Handling Nerves at Auditions

Hi all... I'm wondering if anyone can give me some options for handling nerves at auditions. I'm affected by them quite severely and I truly believe they let me down immensely during auditions. I've heard many theories including: - Knowing your material well, being well rehearsed - Breathing/meditation/imagining you're on a tropical island sort of thing - Seeing your audition as a performance and knowing the panel want you to do well So, with all these checked, and short of taking some mind-altering drugs, what else can I do?! Does anyone have any food remedies? It really is a sad thing because as soon as I walk into an audition room, my voice falters, my heart beats a thousand beats per second and my hands get all clammy. Also if there are any current WAAPA/NIDA people out there, could you please let me know how you think you fared in your audition that got you into drama school. Did you feel extremely confident after your final audition? What did they panel say to you? I will be auditioning next month.

Hi there Try not to focus on the end result (getting the part or accepted in to the place) - but on the PROCESS you are going through during your audition - which is acting out a role. Enjoy the role. Reming yourself it is what you LOVE to do. Stop thinking about whether you will pass or fail the audition. This worked for me. I used to feel physically sick before going onstage. After much anxiety ridden experiences I decided to try this advice and have a good time. I can honestly say I have enjoyed acting more since. I can now enjoy the process and "smell the roses" (in this case the stage floor boards) - Good luck! Don't forget to prime your voice beforehand (vocal exercises). And by the way - if the panel are off putting for you, then imagine them undressed - always cracks a smile.

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