Handling Nerves at Auditions

Everyone is different and you need to find out what works for you. Unfortunately this will be trial and error. Theres the obvious - such as knowing the show inside out and the characters - But with handling nerves I agree with Logos simply because it works for me. I had my prac exam last week and handling nerves was hell! 40mins of waiting can drice you mental. My mocks I waited 3hrs in a room with the rest of the girls. I found just settling in to the situation easier by talking to other people. And it's good to get to know other people in the room it does help your confidence. But there is a point when you need to sit by yourself and focus your energy and then hold onto that energy. Have confidence that you know what you are doing. You know the character and the play. With this confidence your nerves should become easier to handle. I haven't been auditioning for long but I've noticed that the more I experience the easier my nerves are to handle. ~ Tari The Writer is a child forever listening at the keyhole of the adult world.