Auditions make people nervous. That’s understandable. There’s a job on the line and that job has car payments, rent, and groceries attached to it. But you can’t let nerves take away your opportunity to work. For your next audition try these steps and see if you have a stronger, more relaxed, more focused audition.
SleepExperts say eight hours is what we need. That may be wishful thinking, but on audition days do your absolute best to get as much sleep the night before as you can. Being tired will hinder your ability to listen, to quickly take direction, and draw from your much needed creative energy.
Eat WellStay away from sugary foods—the crash is a killer. Unless you function best after a heavy meal, try to avoid it. Go for your energy food, like proteins.
Use Relaxation TechniquesPut soothing music on. Lay on your back, palms flat on the floor, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, relaxing the body. Give yourself a good 15 minutes or more. It’s important to put yourself in the frame of mind to go to work and to get rid of anything positive, or negative, that’s happened in your day to this point. You’re going to play another character, so it’s time to
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