A Backstage Tip

Here’s a good tip for anyone just starting out in the business: Always thank your Stage Manager! Stage Managers work incredibly hard and are rarely thanked as much as they deserve. They are, in fact, criminally underappreciated. They don’t get the applause...

A Quick Tip on Social Media

Something I’m hearing pretty frequently these days from fellow company directors and organizers is that due to our powerful social media tools, we can have a pretty fair idea of what singers are actually doing when they’ve declined or cancelled something....

A Few More Audition Tips

All, as we begin the screaming descent into audition season, here are a few more takeaways from recent auditing experiences for your consideration. Happy Singing! Audition Outfits All you gorgeous ladies, consider avoiding miniskirts when auditioning for panels who...

Singing While Sick

So we’re all sick this year, right? I mean, I’ve been coughing since October, and I know I’m not the only one because I see you all on Facebook posting about the same damn thing. Plus at rehearsal and gigs we’re all up to our ears in...

BSR Audition Tips

For all you gorgeous singers prepping for BSR Auditions next month, here are some tips distilled from my previous posts and some new thoughts to help you focus your efforts. I’ve audited loooots of BSR auditions and listened to the comments auditors make...