- What to Do After an Audition
- 3 Ways to Handle the Post-audition Waiting
- How Long Does it Take to Hear Back from a Casting Audition?
- Good Signs After an Audition
If you think you’re a nervous wreck during your audition, just wait till after.
Waiting for feedback after your audition can make you go bonkers for the following reasons:
- You don’t know when you’re going to get feedback.
- You don’t know if the feedback will be positive.
- You may never get feedback.
If you have just concluded your audition and have found yourself in this dilemma, this blog post is for you.
What to Do After an Audition?
There’s no doubt that the audition is the primary thing on your mind right now — and will be for the next couple of days.
You are on your toes, waiting for a response. You wish you were given a “yes” or “no” immediately after your performance.
Sadly, it rarely works out this way.
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Here's what you should do after the audition:
- First, make peace with the fact that you may not land the role — and that's okay. There are tons of opportunities out there that are perfect for you.
- Take note of what you could have done better in the audition. Did you need to speak louder? Write it down. These can be major pointers to helping you ace your next audition
- Express gratitude to the casting director. It may seem like an unnecessary gesture, but sending a simple “thank you” email to the director may leave a good impression. This might even let them consider spending more time reviewing your audition. Regardless, it's always a good idea to show gratitude.
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3 Ways to Handle the Post-audition Waiting
You may have to wait quite a while before you get a response. During this period, anxiety may start to creep in. Here's how to handle the post-audition waiting:
- Do other things. There's more to life than being on screen. Focus on things you love, and do them. This will help take your mind off the audition.
- Apply for more auditions: Consider applying to more casting calls. The more you apply, the more chances you have of landing your dream role. The best part about this is with every audition. You get better at your craft.
- Learn and practice: More on getting better at your craft; spend this time watching helpful YouTube videos on how to perform better at your next audition.
How Long Does it Take to Hear Back from a Casting Audition?
It differs due to many reasons, such as; the size of the production, amount of applicants, the studio plan, and even the director's interests.
However, you should be getting a response within a couple of weeks, but sometimes it takes months.
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Good Signs After an Audition
While you can't say for sure if you're going to land a role, there are almost always signs to let you know if you have a solid chance. Some of them are:
- If the casting director spends more time getting to know you and your background
- If you're asked to do a performance that is not listed on your audition script
- When you receive positive reactions from the team (laughter, applause, etc.)
Now that you know how to deal with post-audition stress, book your next audition on allcasting now!