Mic Check
Mic Check
Mark Femia
Focusing on all things vocal - training and vocal health, music selection and theatre auditions and trends. 
Mic Check - Episode 6
In this episode, I discuss and compare the various ways vocal needs and vocal training have changed with the current crop of contemporary musical theatre shows and their composers.
Sep 18, 2025
20 min
Mic Check - Episode 5
In this episode, I review the Top 10 most-produced musicals from high schools last year, and give high and low points of the vocal roles in each show.
Aug 23, 2025
23 min
Mic Check - Episode 4
In this episode, I talk about Vocal Warmups - why we need them, how to do them correctly, and advice for speakers and singers alike.
Aug 11, 2025
21 min
Mic Check - Episode 3
This episode I take closer look at the ins and outs of selecting appropriate audition songs for musical theatre auditions.
Jul 19, 2025
26 min
Mic Check - Episode 2
In this episode of Mic Check, Mark Femia discusses the importance of vocal health, focusing on vocal fatigue, its causes, and how to maintain a healthy voice. He shares personal experiences and insights on common myths surrounding vocal care, emphasizing the need for hydration, proper technique, and rest. The episode concludes with practical tips for singers and speakers to protect their voices and the importance of listening to one's body.
Jul 5, 2025
22 min