“Here’s a list of 10 underrated gems for tenors — a mix of ballads, uptempos, classic legit pieces, and contemporary options — that’ll let you stand out for the right reasons.”

“Sometimes you want something different — something that shows range, personality, and that you have a little more to say than here’s another sad man belting his feelings into a void.”

“Look, we’ve all been someone’s worst audition horror story. But if you recognize yourself in one of the above, consider this a gentle nudge to… maybe don’t.”

“It’s a question I’ve heard from students, colleagues, parents, and—if I’m being honest—asked myself more times than I’d like to admit. It’s a completely human instinct. You want to grow. You want feedback. You want closure.”

“At the end of the day, a good monologue doesn’t need to be flashy. It just needs to be honest, specific, and grounded in something that makes us want to keep watching you.”

“Casting teams should still lead with talent, training, and storytelling ability. But I understand the temptation—and sometimes the necessity—of factoring in an actor’s digital reach.”

“Why is it that auditions so often feel like an endurance test rather than a collaborative process? Shouldn’t directors be rooting for every actor who walks in? Shouldn’t the room feel like a space where people can do their best work instead of some kind of theatrical Hunger Games?”

“Community theatre actors deserve a timely yes or no after auditions, not just as a professional courtesy but as a fundamental show of respect for their time, energy, and passion.”