Actors often find auditions to be a challenging part of their profession, despite their importance in building a career. In the latest episode of the SAG-AFTRA podcast, the discussion centers on how performers can approach auditions with less stress and greater confidence.
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator, is joined by Nikki Dixon, president of the SAG-AFTRA Dallas-Fort Worth Local, and Wes Jetton, member of the SAG-AFTRA National NextGen Committee and acting coach. The guests share practical advice for staying calm during auditions and suggest ways actors can find enjoyment in the process.
Wes Jetton emphasizes the commitment actors make to their craft: “I think a lot of us actors have arranged our lives to make [this aspect of our career] work. I always say to other actors, ‘You’ve done a lot to be here. Don’t let this one part of your day, the thing you want to do the most, be stressful.’”
The episode explores topics such as avoiding overpreparation and managing expectations after submitting an audition tape. Both Dixon and Jetton discuss how mindset and adaptability are more important than striving for perfection.
Listeners can access this episode and others on the SAG-AFTRA podcast page or subscribe through various platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts, or TuneIn.
SAG-AFTRA notes that views expressed by guests are their own and do not represent those of the union. Any mention of products or services is not an endorsement by SAG-AFTRA.
