Maybe you’ve fallen into the same trap as me. It seems like a smart idea: auditions are nerve-wracking barriers of entry to every production, so why not attend more auditions for the sake of getting used to them? Auditioning is a very different skillset in some ways than actually performing, and hands-on practice is always the best method of improvement, right?

Not necessarily, I’ve come to realize. Maybe it’s more appropriate to say not all hands-on practice is created equal, and going to auditions for the sake of practicing auditions isn’t always beneficial.

Let me explain.

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