Page just sent me a note asking for help in dealing with nervousness
primarily when auditioning for musicals. However, this situation can
also hold true for any type of audition or go-see.
I let her know that being nervous is normal and can actually be very helpful to ones audition.
The trick is to harness your nervous energy and incorporate it into your audition.
She is better when auditioning for non-musicals. I wonder if she lacks the same confidence in her
singing as her acting skills. Perhaps that is what is causing more tension when auditioning for musicals.
The best thing to do is to acknowledge your nervousness, don’t try and squash it,
get into character, and use this added energy to give a powerful audition.
Have you ever felt nervous during an audition? If so, share your experiences with others in a comment below.