Susan Parker

Susan Parker is a Concord Theatricals-published playwright whose comedies have been keeping audiences laughing in theatres around the world for nearly two decades. Alongside her late husband and writing partner Michael Parker, she helped create the remarkable Parker Plays catalogue of 15 published plays that have enjoyed more than 1,700 productions since 1996, appearing on stages throughout the United States and in more than 30 countries worldwide. Known for her knack for finding humor in life’s everyday chaos, Susan writes fast-paced situational comedy farces for community, dinner and professional theatres. Her plays are filled with witty dialogue, colorful characters, and enough unexpected twists to keep audiences laughing long after the final curtain call.

Her debut play, Sin, Sex & the CIA, provides a playful look at larger-than-life personalities and has been entertaining audiences since 2006. The stage play Sex Please, We’re Sixty was created to give mature actors their well-deserved moment in the spotlight and has become her most-produced comedy worldwide, loved by theatres and audiences alike. Her other works include Sex Please We’re Sixty the Musical; Money Matters; Love, Lies & the Doctor’s Dilemma; What Is Susan’s Secret?; and her latest romantic comedy, Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses.

Susan’s own story could easily be the plot of one of her comedies. Born in Wisconsin, she married young, raised three children, taught elementary school for 25 years, met and married Michael, traveled the world, became a grandmother, and somewhere along the way discovered a passion for writing plays. Today, Susan has happily embarked on a new chapter with her husband, Joe, and their four cats in Florida. When she’s not writing, she enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, visiting family, and gathering inspiration from the wonderfully quirky characters she encounters in everyday life. She is currently hard at work on her next comedy, proving once again that retirement and playwrights rarely belong in the same sentence.

While she is always honored when her plays and casts receive awards and recognition, Susan measures success a little differently. For her, the true reward comes from sold-out houses, enthusiastic reviews, standing ovations, and hearing audiences laugh so hard they occasionally miss the next line. Through life’s triumphs, surprises, and plot twists, Susan learned an important lesson: Laughter is one of life’s greatest gifts, and none of us should take our time here for granted. She continues to leave her mark on the theatre world one laugh at a time, creating stories that celebrate the wonderfully absurd moments that make life – and theatre – so much fun.

To view all of Michael and Susan’s plays in the Concord Theatricals catalog, visit The Michael and Susan Parker Collection (US/UK).