As an actor, few things are more important to your career than taking care of yourself. When you’re feeling good, energized, and are well rested, you’re better equipped to assess opportunities and give an audition your best shot. That said, actors who don’t have full access to their voices are at a disadvantage no matter how well they’ve prepared a monologue or evaluated a role. The following three tips will help keep your instrument in good working order for when you need it most.
1. Know your instrument. Do the roles you audition for reflect your vocal strengths? If you’re having less success than you hoped for, it’s time to take stock of where your natural abilities truly take flight. For example, you might be a great singer, but if you can’t dance like a star, auditioning for “West Side Story” is not likely going to end well. Knowing where your voice shines brightest and respecting your instrument only helps—especially when it comes to voice acting. Everyone has a vocal comfort zone, referred to in Italian as your “tessitura.” Venturing too far outside your tessitura may result in trouble down the road. Ever heard of the Bogart-Bacall Syndrome (Muscle
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