Derrick Parker
Bomber
Derrick is embarking on his first role at the Odyssey Theatre. Some of his regional work includes Topdog/Underdog, The Cherry Orchard, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Miss Evers’ Boys and Othello (title role). Derrick first worked with John Farmanesh-Bocca in Othello (Roderigo) and Hamlet (Claudius). Early on, Derrick landed roles on Law & Order, Homicide Life of the Street, and Simple Justice (PBS film). A native of Greenville, NC, he studied at East Carolina University and later earned his MFA in acting from The Old Globe Theatre/University of San Diego. www.derrickparker.com