Auditions & Interviews

Hey everyone,

Since my last post (my intro), I've been thinking.

I know there might only be a few people reading this... Maybe even none... And I have no followers, but that's OK.

I know it might take a while, but eventually I'd love to be able to say I'm helping someone. Someone that might need the help, but doesn't know who to ask.

But that's beside the point. And you’re probably not reading because of that.

It's because you are nervous about your audition or your interview (I am always), maybe you've already auditioned, or you might just have found this post and decided you'd like to read it for future reference.

So, we can all agree that auditions and interviews are very stressful!

I do want to apologize before hand for the number of times I say; interview, audition, stressful or really any other word repetitively.

Anyways, we are finally half way through the school year!

How exiting?

I want the school year to be over and I’m so relived there’s only one half left… but this time of year is so stressful! Especially for those who are planning on changing schools.

I understand this has nothing to do with auditions, but I mean it would probably be boring without pictures and I just thought that you know it’s this time of year… ;)

So first I want to say that if you have already auditioned or applied for a program or a school, do NOT worry if you haven't been accepted.

It probably has nothing to do with your talent.

You're just not what they were looking for.  

And if so, it wouldn't have been the right program/school for you.

If you have not yet auditioned, and you will be getting interviewed, then walk in looking friendly and confident (even if you aren't!).

Though you NEED to remember, it is not that big of a deal...

You won't die! (Which is what I remind myself whenever I'm feeling quite nervous)

Now, auditions are great for multiple reasons.

They prepare you for future situations that will most likely be much more important, therefore much more stressful.

If you practice with people you don’t know very well you will feel more prepared. Not only that, you will look a lot more relaxed and comfortable.

Keep in mind; you don't always walk into a room knowing who everyone is. And if you get extremely nervous when meeting new people... Especially adults (aka me) then practice makes perfect.

And I understand that might sound super lame and everyone knows that, but if you chose to take part in events like this, just for the fun of it, you will eventually walk into the "never before seen" room with absolutely nothing to worry about.

I applied for a school that I want to go to so bad! And the idea of an interview sounded terrifying, but truthfully isn’t. They aren’t trying to scare you away.

I have this friend, (I’ll try not to make this to confusing for anyone) let’s call her Curls. (If you read my intro, I want to let you know that Curls and Lovely are two completely different people) I’m calling her this because of her insanely gorgeous curly hair. And I’m mentioning her because she went to an audition for a high school, came back and told me she was definitely not in the program, she failed and that she regretted even applying!

Then I told her exactly what I told you guys. And it’s worth repeating.

You won’t die! (Even though this sounds completely ridiculous!)

You learn more by making the mistakes.

Now Curls will go to her next audition and be 100% prepared for what’s coming.

And it's OK to be nervous or stressed about auditions and interviews, especially if you've never gone to any, but just know that there will always be more opportunities and once you tell yourself that its no big deal you will realize that you have nothing to worry about. 

I also want you to remember that if you go to an audition or interview and just have the biggest feeling you haven't been accepted or chosen it is also OK. You will just be better next time because now you know what you did wrong and what you need to work on.  

Ok, well i guess that's it for now. If you need any more info about this, feel free to email me whenever. I’ll do my best to help.

-Vanna xxx

P.-S.: I just received my letter of acceptance in the mail yesterday! Yeeeeeeep!