THE Audition Killer Actors Don't Realize They're Doing

About this episode

This episode discusses how overthinking can sabotage actors during auditions.

Why do talented actors sometimes walk into auditions and completely disconnect from themselves? In this episode, casting director and acting teacher Jeffrey Dreisbach explores one of the biggest hidden audition killers: overthinking. From self-monitoring and approval-seeking to trying too hard to “be good,” this episode breaks down the subtle habits that quietly sabotage actors before the scene even begins. Practical, funny, and brutally honest, this episode helps actors reconnect to behavior, simplicity, and truthful work. What if the biggest thing hurting your auditions… isn’t your acting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jeffrey Dreisbach

Topics covered

• audition techniques
• overthinking
• actor self-monitoring
• performance anxiety
• acting tips

Keywords

• audition
• actors
• overthinking
• self-monitoring
• performance
• acting
• habits

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadway Podcast Network

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