Unfortunately for many actors, auditions are very daunting and stressful. You know you are a trained actor, you know you can do it but for some reason when you are in that room that little voice comes back and starts trying to distract you and tear you down.
“You’re doing it wrong”, “you’ll forget your lines” and “you shouldn’t be here”. But now is not the time. Now is the time to focus and be in the moment. Look around. You’re auditioning for a role!
You’re an actor! And yes, going to 100 auditions and not getting cast makes you an actor.
As I mentioned in this blog before, many actors audition for years before finally landing on a great role. You have to keep auditioning and the more you put yourself out there the better you will be at auditioning.
Don’t forget many great acting coaches in Texas have specifically designed workshops to help actors like you prepare for the auditioning process.
the secret
Every audition is a chance to learn. My secret when I go into an audition is to feel like I’m doing a one (wo)man show.
I’m auditioning and yes, I’m playing for important people in the room, but if I feel like this is my talent show then I feel comfortable because I have a little bit more power and control over my ‘show’.
This may take some time to learn depending on if you are a shy person but go in there and be entertaining.
You’re an entertainer, you’re an actor and this is your time to shine and let your personality come out.
Take a deep breath, relax and have fun.
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