[Regarding Tom’s role in Charming the Hearts of Men] “I want to congratulate you on playing an amazing creep. Your character could not have been any further from the real you…which… I know that’s the whole point of acting. Good job, man!”

Rum & Nerdy PodcastThe one with Tom - Greg Senner & Garrick Hansen

“… Tom never fails to find moments in a piece that no one else does. He is so exciting to watch. I just love it when he comes in because I know I’m going to see great choices, strong acting. He is the kind of actor I talk about when I tell actors that acting is an art form not a weekend hobby. He is making acting art – and I’m thankful for that.”

Gayle PillsburyZane/Pillsbury Casting

“Schanley radiates broken strength and raw psychic pain. His physical characterization requires both athleticism and restraint, and, by the time he has fixed his 10th or 12th bourbon neat, the audience acutely feels the deep compulsion behind his drinking and depression.”

Santa Barbara IndependentReview of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - Center Stage Theatre