How to Master Audition Anxiety

Every actor has been there: your name gets called, your palms sweat, your heart races, and suddenly all the preparation feels like it’s slipping away. Audition nerves are normal — but they don’t have to control you.

Why Nerves Happen

Nerves come from adrenaline, which is actually your body preparing you to perform at your best. The trick is learning how to channel that energy instead of letting it derail you.

Tools to Harness Your Nerves

Breath is Everything: Deep, grounded breathing lowers your heart rate and focuses your mind.
Reframe the Room: Don’t think of it as judgment; think of it as an opportunity to share your work.
Routine Builds Safety: Create a consistent pre-audition ritual (stretching, vocal warm-ups, grounding exercises) so your body knows: It’s time to perform.

The Payoff

Actors who can redirect nerves into focus often give their strongest, most alive performances in the room. Nerves mean you care — they’re fuel, not failure.

At TLS Acting Studio, we give actors practical audition tools that turn anxiety into confidence. Interested in joining? We have private coaching and classes available, both in person and remote.

Book a class or coaching session today and master your next audition.