Flying in the face of fear with Noah T. Parnes

Long-time CP writer, Noah Parnes, has given us some of the most beautiful pieces of brilliance. If you’ve had a chance to see his bits of beauty, you know why we love having him in the pick. From quirky to heartbreaking, Noah always takes us for a ride. Speaking of, check out his latest ruminations on life.

Cherry Picking turns 25 this year - which means it’s due for a quarter-life crisis. What advice would you give to your past or future 25 year old self, or to Cherry Picking right now?

Act as though it is impossible to fail. And/or RELAX.

It’s our Silver Anniversary this year – if you had your own heavy metal band what would you call it?

Don't Think Too Hard.

Tell us about the last time you tried something brand new?

Oh gosh... uhhh... not my strongest suit.... just two days ago I ate a protein bar I had never tried before? It was fine...?

What is your CP core memory?

Seeing Carmen Marrin play the most lovingly sharp and acerbic piano teacher in Rubato in 2022! 

If Cherry Picking were a cocktail (or mocktail), what would be in it?

Ice.

Describe your summer 2025 using only emojis.

🫠😵‍💫🫡 🥠🍯🧊

What’s keeping you going right now? 

Pad Thai and my sister's new babyyyyy :)

Don’t miss the return of Noah’s 2022 play, Rubato at this year’s pick on Wednesday, July 16! We know you will love it as much as we do!