You can get really nervous when you get an audition. And the bigger the opportunity is, the more the anxiety kicks in. When you're facing an audition that could change your career, it’s easy to get caught up in fear: "What if I'm not good enough? What if they don’t like me? What if I forget my lines or make the wrong choice?" Instead of enjoying the process, you're stuck in a cycle of tension and doubt. The joy of acting slips away.
This anxiety only gets worse when you're auditioning for a major role or working with someone whose reputation you respect. Suddenly, acting, which you love so much, starts feeling more like a painful struggle than the passionate craft you know it to be.
Actors, even those with years of experience, come in frustrated. They’ve tried everything—more classes, new techniques, relaxation exercises—but the nerves still take over when it matters most. The problem isn’t a lack of skill or effort.
When you watch my training below you will discover that the real issue is that your ego is getting in the way. Instead of being fully present with your character's needs, your ego is wrapped up in its own—seeking validation, safety, and approval from others. This external focus prevents you from truly connecting with the character, making it nearly impossible to deliver a genuine, instinctive performance.
The solution is not about more classes or quick fixes. It’s about reconnecting with yourself, undoing the conditioning that taught you to ignore your instincts and seek approval from others rather than from within. When you can let go of your ego's needs, you'll find the freedom to fully enjoy acting again. You’ll be able to inhabit your character completely, without the interference of your own fears and anxieties.
Watch my training to hear all my thoughts on this topic.
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Jo Kelly
Creator, The Reset Journey From Resistance to Freedom
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