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Okay, I don't usually get nervous before performing on stage. I get really nervous during auditions, though and because I'm nervous I perform poorly and I don't get a callback. I hate knowing that I could do really well, but blowing it because I'm nervous. Does anyone know how I can overcome my audition nerves? I will rate high. Thanks.

This is what I was always taught:

Right before you go on, take a nice, long, deep breath. It really helps you calm down so you aren't as nervous. But also, take that nervous energy that you have and put it into your performance. Instead of pacing, rubbing your hands, or whatever nervous habit you have, use that extra energy to make bigger gestures, enunciate, and increase the volume of your voice.

Stage fright is a good thing, believe it or not because of the fact that you have all that extra energy. You just need to learn to use it to your advantage.

You're going to get many of declines for shows, plays, whatever you're auditioning for before you actually get cast but do NOT let that discourage you. Every time you audition, you get that much better.

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(Rating: 5) Thanks. You really helped.

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