Audition Sides are not the Script

About this episode

This episode discusses the pitfalls of over-preparing for auditions and offers insights to improve chances of success.

If you’ve ever created a 10-page backstory for a 2-page audition… If you’ve ever decided your character had a childhood trauma… that no one asked for… Or if you’ve ever walked into a room feeling very prepared… and still didn’t book it— This episode might save your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jeffrey Dreisbach

Topics covered

• audition techniques
• acting preparation
• character development
• performing arts
• career advice

Keywords

• audition sides
• backstory
• character trauma
• acting
• audition preparation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadway Podcast Network

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