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Secret Audition Skill- Listening Without Reacting
You know that moment in an audition when your scene partner says their line… and you feel pressure to do something?
You nod. You blink. You shift your face. You give a tiny “actor reaction” —
because silence feels dangerous.
Here’s a little secret: sometimes, the best reaction… is no reaction at all.
Today, we’re going to uncover one of the most overlooked audition skills — the ability to listen
without performing your listening.
This is the subtle art that separates actors who look authentic from actors who look like they’re trying to look authentic.
This is the subtle art that separates actors who look authentic from actors who look like they’re trying to look authentic.
Let’s talk about it.
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By Jeffrey Dreisbach & Broadway Podcast Network
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You know that moment in an audition when your scene partner says their line… and you feel pressure to do something?
You nod. You blink. You shift your face. You give a tiny “actor reaction” —
because silence feels dangerous.
Here’s a little secret: sometimes, the best reaction… is no reaction at all.
Today, we’re going to uncover one of the most overlooked audition skills — the ability to listen
without performing your listening.
This is the subtle art that separates actors who look authentic from actors who look like they’re trying to look authentic.
This is the subtle art that separates actors who look authentic from actors who look like they’re trying to look authentic.
Let’s talk about it.
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