The Actor's Career Compass: Your Guide to Acting in Film, Finding Auditions & Agents, and Joining SAG AFTRA

Ep. 96: How to Feel More Confident in Cold Readings for Acting Auditions (Interview)


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Do cold readings make you nervous, or do you feel overwhelmed by the fear of messing up during auditions?

Many actors struggle with anxiety during cold reads, whether it's due to dyslexia, performance anxiety, or fear of failure. But what if you could learn how to manage those feelings and walk into auditions with confidence?

Tom Brooks, an expert acting coach with a long history of helping actors love the process, shares tips on doing just that in this episode.

Listeners will discover:

  1. Mental shifts that can help actors ease their cold reading fears.
  2. Where audition anxiety stems from and how to overcome it.
  3. Practical techniques to boost confidence and feel more in control during auditions.

Tune in to learn from Tom Brooks how to turn audition anxiety into your strength, and start feeling confident in cold readings today!

Tom Brooks

https://empoweredactor.com/index.html


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