Combining rich vocals, a magnetic stage presence, and precise attention to detail musically and dramatically, Taiwan-born actor and singer Wayne Hu is quickly establishing himself as a compelling, versatile artist for today’s modern audience.

This summer, he made his role debut as Scarpia in New Rochelle Opera's production of Tosca. He has appeared on the mainstage with some of the country's most-respected opera and theatre companies, performing roles with New York City Opera, The Glimmerglass Festival, Tulsa Opera, Opera Memphis, Opera North, The Princeton Festival, Opera Theatre of the Rockies, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Gretna Theatre, Allenberry Playhouse, Porchlight Music Theatre, Tri-State Actors Theatre and Arkansas Repertory Theatre, and in concert at Ravinia with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Hollywood Bowl with LAPHIL.

Wayne received his Bachelor of Music in vocal pedagogy from The College of New Jersey and is an experienced music educator and vocal coach. He finds watching his students evolve and grow to be the most rewarding work of all and is currently available for online sessions through Zoom. As a teacher, Wayne welcomes the challenge of finding innovative ways to connect to students of all ages and experience, particularly when traditional methods hit a wall. Having studied piano, voice, trombone and guitar, as well as acting and classical theatre, he has a lifetime of knowledge and experience not only as a singer, but as instrumentalist and educator. Interested prospective students should send a message for availability and rates.

A regular recipient of critical acclaim, his Enjorlas in Les Misérables with Amarillo Opera was hailed as “captivating” and with Ocean State Theatre in Into the Woods, his “glorious baritone” made the dual-role of Cinderella’s Prince & the Wolf “a joy to listen to”. His portrayal of The King of Siam in Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Award-winning 2014 production of The King & I, earned him a Carbonell nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.

In December of 2013, Mr. Hu received his Master of Music degree from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, where he studied voice under the tuteladge of Andreas Poulimenos and Timothy Noble, and coached with Carol Vaness. He was the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards, including the Wilfred Bain Opera Fellowship.