Paul Stroili is a playwright, actor and director. At the Purple Rose, his play My Mother and The Michigan/Ohio War enjoyed a sold-out World Premiere in April of 2025. His previous play, A Jukebox for the Algonquin, premiered at PRTC in the summer of 2023 and received a Wilde Award for Best New Play. Other playwriting credits include Last Call at the Aardvark, Cheese Louise and Plane Crazy. Stroili’s autobiographical solo show Straight Up with a Twist toured the U.S. for over nine years, culminating in a twice-extended Off-Broadway run. Both A Jukebox for The Algonquin and Last Call at The Aardvark have been adapted into screenplays with collaborator Mike Petty. Stroili recently completed his latest play: There’s No Bad Ravioli.
As an actor at The Purple Rose, his credits include six plays (see below). Other stage credits include Doll’s House Part 2, Ghosts, Native Gardens, Under Milkwood, A Flea in her Ear and Misery. TV credits include Empire, Chicago P.D., Undercover Bridesmaid, Malcolm in the Middle, and The Untouchables, as well as the films Wake, The Beating, Gratitude, Cold Justice and The Wrong Profile.
Outside of show biz, he is Creative Director and co-founder of Thalocan Research Innovations, creating technology and training to improve the study, assessment and treatment of dermatological diseases.
Website: www.paulstroili.com
Socials: @paulstroili
