“Having been involved in community theatre for over 40 years…yes, I admit it and do it proudly….I have personally seen this wonderful genre from multiple sides. As an actor, producer, stage manager, director….I have seen it. And the benefits that have been reaped have contributed to many aspects of my life, socially and privately.”

“While headshots can certainly make a positive impression, their quality is not the be-all and end-all of audition success.”

“You should feel energized after class, eager to implement corrections, and revitalized by the teacher’s belief that you can are progressing on the journey to becoming the most skilled actor you can be.”

“For those of us who have or are currently working with youth, we must help mold them into the actors and actresses that they need to be.”

“It can be hard sometimes to admit that you need to improve in certain areas. But the more we, as directors, are open to suggestions to better our methods, it will only lead to better productions.”

“Ultimately, ‘Fauci and Kramer’ now playing at the First Look Buffalo Theatre Company, showcases how activism, while important and necessary, can easily be misdirected towards the incorrect targets.”

“When I am on stage, I am not thinking about how many eyes are judging me, or if I am going to flub a word. When I’m standing behind a podium, with all lights on and the central focus being me, I'm worried about the eyes watching and about everything that could potentially go wrong.”

“Please please please, if you know you’re sick, do not come to the theatre, especially without a mask.”

“I will absolutely be going to see ‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’ when it opens in April and I hope you will too.”

“To find a theater group with a healthy dynamic undoubtedly means to find a second home.”

“However, there is one particular role that I do not feel gets enough credit outside of the theatre community, and even among some people who are in the theatre community, the costumers.”

“It should not have taken backlash or a committee to debate whether to dim Broadway marquee lights for Hinton Battle. It should have been automatic. So what exactly should be the objective criteria for all 41 theatres to dim their lights?”