KR Willoughby (he/they) is an actor, director, and playwright from the Northshore of Louisiana. Having fostered a love of storytelling from a young age, KR has devoted himself to approaching theatre from a holistic perspective, honing skills both on and off stage. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Performance and Directing from Northwestern State University in 2022, having also studied playwriting with Del Shores.

Since graduating, he has become a theatre educator and continued his acting career, working with companies such as The Louisiana Shakespeare Company, Cedar Point Live Entertainment, Bright Star, and The National Theatre for Children. His playwriting has earned several accolades, most notably as a three-time Finalist for the Del Shores Foundation Writer’s Search, and his work has been produced across the United States and abroad. He is also the founder and Artistic Director of the independent audio play production company, Jekyll House Productions.

Find his plays on the New Play Exchange.