Will Conard is an actor and singer who recently graduated with an MFA from NYU Tisch Grad Acting.

He holds a BA in English and Political Science from Brown University. While a student, he worked on a number of plays, musicals, and films as an actor, producer, musician, music-director, and director. Highlights include: Hamlet (Hamlet); Hedda Gabler (Eilert Lövborg); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Lysander); Urinetown (Bobby Strong).

Recent Theatrical Credits: Oresteia (Orestes) directed by Sara Holdren; Outrage (Professor Lomax) directed by Scott Illingworth; Pericles (Lysimachus) directed by Mark Wing-Davey; and Fifth of July (Jed) directed by Ian Belknap.

Recent Film Credits: Lapsis directed by Noah Hutton; Out of Pocket directed by Babe Howard.

Will is an avid sports fan, supporting the Yankees, Saints, Pelicans and Sunderland. When he is not acting, he enjoys bike rides, plays, books, horror films, concerts, and restaurants. He is a trained singer, pianist and guitar player. He is a fifth generation New Yorker, born and raised, and proud to still live here.

I am an actor by profession, but also a lifelong student of many disciplines, a constant and consistent reader, an engaged observer of current events and politics. I have always wanted to make art that serves a purpose – to better the lives of others. If there is a meaning to life, I believe it lies in contributing meaningfully to a shared human experience.

I truly love acting. I believe it is one of the rare art forms that engages audiences in a direct, immediate and communal way. I believe in its capacity to inspire empathy by breathing life into stories through character. While I do not think theatre, film, or television always change minds outright, I do believe they offer the possibility of change. As an actor, my goal is to foster that possibility in every project I undertake.

I believe it is essential for an artist to always remain in a constant pursuit of growth. Diligence and intensity are two values that define my process. I have dedicated countless hours to refining my craft, broadening my worldview, and remaining open to the unique creative approaches and insights of my collaborators. This has been the foundation of my work thus far, and I look forward to continuing this pursuit for many years to come.