Parrish is a delightful exception. Parrish appeared as Cosette here and on Broadway during a year with the show. She came home when she got bored doing it. The problem is, there aren't many such roles for pre-teen girls in local theater. She says she hopes to do more film work and more recordings.
Recording is fun.
In the meantime, Parrish continues to study acting, singing, piano, and tap and jazz dancing. She says she now enjoys that too. Piano practice isn't always her favorite activity. School is always a priority. An 11-hour day on the set in Los Angeles includes three hours studying with a tutor.