By Kaitlyn E. Clark for Jay Michaels Global Communications 

Excitement is building as the next edition of “Women Do It Better” is set to hit the stage in just eight months! 54 Below has placed its trust in the dynamic co-producer and co-director duo, Meghan Fitton and Paris Martino, to bring this project to life once again! 

These young powerhouses are making waves in the Broadway community, using their early careers to create an engaging feminist space for Broadway alumni and other talented performers to shine. Paris, in particular, has caught attention for her undeniable grit, starting her career at the height of the pandemic and still managing to stay busy! 

Who is this Rising Star? 

Paris Martino is a name you’ll want to remember! Just a few years ago, this multi-faceted performer hit the New York City theatre scene with a bang! Known for her impressive skills as a singer, dancer, and actress, she was quickly hailed as the newest rising triple threat. She tantalized audiences in standout productions such as “Heathers” and “Carousel.” 

Her ongoing series, “Women Do It Better” is just one highlight of her busy career. The show serves as an opportunity for female performers to take a stab at typically male solos. These ladies reframe these male ballads and make them their own, showing us how much better women really do it! Paris and Meghan pride themselves on creating a show that is entertaining and makes a difference with their continued contributions to Planned Parenthood. 

Always in Motion 

The most remarkable part of Paris’ young career is her persistence. Since moving from Toronto, she hasn’t stopped moving! Her natural range makes her the perfect pick for the variety of productions she’s been featured in! 

In September 2023, Paris was selected for the highly competitive New York Theatre Barn’s Choreo Lab Showcase. This showcase serves as a place to present original musicals that are still in their development stage. This incubator for new writers and choreographers gave Paris a chance to hone her skills among Broadway stars like Linedy Genao of “Bad Cinderella,” Evan Kinnane of “Moulin Rouge,” and Maya Imani of “Mean Girls.” Paris had no problem chining among these stars! 

Only a few months later in December, Paris was selected by the luminary Chryssie Whitehead to perform in her Steps On Broadway Industry Showcase. This feature seemed to come to her naturally as she continued to ascend the ladder of the theatre industry, and her performance was stellar! 

More recently in May, Paris participated as a featured dancer at the New York City Center Choreography Fellowship Encores Showcase. Paris expressed how flattered she was to be chosen by Niana Feelings, a former fellow of Ann Reinking, to dance in her 45-minute piece. During her time in this iconic showcase, she was able to work with such notable individuals as Mary Antonini of “Aladdin” and Evan Kinnane of “Moulin Rouge.”

Later on in May, Paris worked closely with Tony-nominated director Anne Kauffman and Broadway choreographer Danny Mefford on the pre-production of “Titanic” at the New York City Center. She helped create choreography and staging, showcasing her collaborative spirit and natural creative eye! 

Only a few weeks ago, Paris’s career reached a new milestone when she was selected to play Dee Dee in “The Prom” at 54 Below. This springtime production took place as a part of Ryan Scott Oliver and Lindsey Mendez’s “Actor Therapy” project, aimed to foster and uplift talent in the theatre community. Here, Paris performed in front of a sold-out audience and left a lasting impression on the crowd! 

A Lifelong Passion

Paris’s love for performing started early on! Born and raised in Toronto, she has always been surrounded by music and dance. In fact, her mother was a dance teacher, and inspired her to push herself and pursue the arts!  Reflecting on her childhood, Paris said, “By the time I turned 12, all I wanted was to be a musical theatre actor.” 

It is clear that this passion has been growing her entire life. Paris’s “Women Do It Better” project is one of the many ways we can see her goodwill for the theatre community. She has spoken about the vision she has for her future and the desire she has to make an impact on New York City. 

With Paris Martino’s career growing so rapidly, and her clear fervor to make a difference, she is poised for great success. Her recent performances and projects highlight just how much traction she is gaining, and she certainly has the chops to keep up! 

For more about Paris Martino and her upcoming projects, visit her website. As this rising star continues to light up stages across New York City, we can’t wait to see what she’ll do next. Broadway is indeed graced by this new, vibrant talent, and we eagerly anticipate her future endeavors!