About Sarah
About Sarah
“Parnicky does a bang up job... her voice is stellar. She demands attention whenever she’s onstage and has comic chops...”
Sarah Parnicky is an actress, singer, dancer, model based in New York City. Television includes recurring on THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL and guest starring on BILLY ON THE STREET with Mariah Carey. Her “unforgettable kiss” (E! News) on the pop culture favorite reached millions, going viral on social media. She has led MFA films at Columbia University and her first indy was a selection at The Movie Crush in Washington.
Sarah made her off-broadway debut leading Drama Desk winning DESPERATE MEASURES at New World Stages. Passionate about creating new stage works, Sarah has developed new NYC theater including WHEN WOMAN BECAME THE SEA directed by Robert O’Hara, MANDELA: THE MUSICAL (went on to the Young Vic in London), and pieces by Jeanine Tesori and Laura Karpman. Regionally, she won multiple best lead actress awards for her work as the triple threat in YOU NEVER KNOW at Meadow Brook Theater in Detroit.
Before her acclaimed acting debut, Sarah also trained as a classical singer and dancer and has performed under direction of Italian film legend Lina Wertmüller, with Houston Grand Opera & Glimmerglass, and with Warren Mok in China, with Eugene Ballet, Jessica Lang, and EDGE pac in Los Angeles. She grew up in children’s theater in Walla Walla, WA, and her heritage includes Ukrainian/Mongolian Tatar.
Media
LA LA LAND / Columbia MFA
“Things really got exciting when Eichner pulled out the mistletoe and challenged a New Yorker (Sarah Parnicky) to find someone to kiss...”
Photos
Modeling portfolio and measurements on her Stewart Talent profile.
Press
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“Things really got exciting when Eichner pulled out the mistletoe and challenged New Yorker Sarah Parnicky to find someone to kiss…” Entertainment Weekly
“To really spread holiday cheer, the two play matchmaker with some mistletoe…pairing a New Yorker (Sarah Parnicky) with a stranger for an unforgettable kiss.’’ E! News
“A few highlights...when Billy, mistletoe in hand, took [Sarah Parnicky] on a journey to find a stranger to smooch her. We don't need those Christmas gifts anymore, Santa - this will certainly suffice.” Popsugar
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“Parnicky exudes the petite spunkiness of a Disney princess, and sings quite prettily…” Musical Theater Review
“Parnicky does a bang up job as the shy lover…her voice is stellar, she demands attention whenever she’s onstage and has comic chops she shows off in a mirror sequence w/ Molina that neatly recalls the one Lucille Ball and Harpo Marx executed back in that day. This one has its memorable qualities as well.” New York Stage Review
“When you only have six voices to carry a musical, they had better be strong and these are. When Sarah Parnicky first sings, she offers up a crisp, clear sound that, while supported by wonderful musicians, sound almost a cappella in its glassy fragility.” NY Theater Guide
“Parnicky’s “What is this feeling” is surprisingly contemporary and relatable as she contemplates her plans versus her feelings…If you’ll forgive another Rodgers and Hammerstein reference, if Fraulein Maria had had a solo to figure out her feelings, this would have probably been it.” Broadway World
“What really makes this show soar is the extraordinary cast...Parnicky, with the voice and visage of an angel, is Mary Tyler Moore-esque...the undeniable glue that holds the show together…The company has total devotion to their characters most especially to each other. They are extremely generous performers and you can feel the familial love onstage.” Stage Biz
“The cast is uniformly engaging – all triple threats with vocal, acting, and movement skills. They stay true to their characters and deliver authentic and believable performances. The eighteen musical numbers range from the comedic to the sublime…Peter Saide, Sarah Parnicky, Lauren Molina, and Conor Ryan have exceptionally fine voices with extensive ranges and can interpret and deliver lyrics with sensitivity and nuance. “ On Stage
“Least affected by the showboat bug is Sarah Parnicky, who rightfully takes the comedy seriously.” Total Theater
“Sarah Parnicky as Sister Mary Jo is really delightful as a pure ingenue with a spectacular voice.” Gay City News
“The new production is blessed to have Sarah Parnicky, another charmer with a gorgeous voice.” Curtain Up
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“Parnicky had a more active stage presence and also had one of my favorite individual performances of the evening with the aforementioned, “Move On.” She poured passion into the lyrics as she implored the audience, “Anything you do, let it come from you, then it will be new!” Broadway World
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“Parnicky is a true triple threat executing great vocals and dancing while making Maria charming, mysterious, layered, and funny.” Detroit Examiner
“Parnicky brings to mind the great actresses of the Golden Age of Musical Theater who can sing, dance, and deliver laughs with a knowing nonchalance.” Broadway World Detroit