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…

- Erica Schroeder

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.

- Erica Schroeder

I definitely appreciated '60s music. My uncle and I used to take long road trips to visit my grandmother when I was going to NYU. We'd listen to Petu…

- Erica Schroeder

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…

- Erica Schroeder

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

- Erica Schroeder

I have mentored two young aspiring actors and I wish that I had known I could look for a mentor because it would have been a lot easier to be able to…

- Erica Schroeder

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

- Erica Schroeder

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

- Erica Schroeder

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

- Erica Schroeder