Erica Schroeder Quotes

There are definite vocal trends for every generation as well as accents and I'm not talking about regionalisms.

Think of every audition as a chance to perform and you will have fun doing it.

I was use to wearing things that accentuated and flattered my bust and waist (just shakin' what my mama gave me) and definitely not my thighs.

Try not be resentful or jealous of other people's success. Know that your path as a performer is going to be very different than others. Try your best not to compare.

I initially told people I wanted to be a dancer and ultimately a "Rockette." I didn't really know what a musical theatre performer was other than the Shirley Temple type.

I hardly ever belted; I was a soprano and a comedienne and intended on doing mostly soprano legit roles but my first equity show, to my surprise, was Blues in The Night at The Cleveland Playhouse.

My advice to aspiring performers is trust your instincts, 9 times out of 10 they are perfect.

When you don't get a role, it wasn't meant to be.

My favorite thing to do is transform. The further the character is away from me the more I enjoy it.

I love performing in a good straight play as well and I'm a crossover actor, I crossover from plays to musicals, musicals to plays. This is very difficult for performers.

I think any good singer needs to be a good actor. You have to be able to tell the story.

I'm an actor/singer who moves well... sometimes. I'm actually a great mover but not every style fits my body and a dance call back is my worst nightmare.

Every decade has a completely different sound not just musically but vocally.

What better motivation is there to get in better shape than imagining your thighs exposed, watusyin' and a shimmyin' all over the stage.

My dream roles haven't been written yet. My favorite thing to do is to dive into the uncharted territories of a new script that's untainted by someone else's idea of the character.