I'm the worst auditioner, really, really bad. I mean, you're being judged and I'm just so aware of it that it consumes me. I can't relax, I'm tied in knots, so the voice is very taut and tense. You're so aware that you're acting 'cause you're sitting across from this lady with a piece of paper who's going, I'm. Going. To. Shoot. You. If. You. Don't. Blah, blah, blah, in this emotionless voice. It's foul. I hate it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He describes hating auditions due to anxiety and feeling judged by emotionless readers.
- In plain terms
- I hate auditions because they make me nervous and judged.
- What can you take from it?
- Auditions can create intense anxiety for performers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle high-pressure evaluations?
- What makes an audition experience difficult?
Another view
Not all actors feel this level of fear.
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