Top Audition Tips for Actors

Auditions: Everyone has to do them, and most actors hate them. To help you give the best performance possible, acting coach and Backstage Expert Matt Newton (an actor himself) hands out some of his top audition room tips—beginning with don’t be crazy!

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[sz]

ayyy i just got my first callback ever! wish me good luck :) update i got it!

[JudiChristopher]

I love this guy...
... He is positive
yet he is also honest...
Thank YOU for sharing
this video...

[layna]

I’m auditioning for a school play tmrw! It’s a small casting so wish me luck plz! :)

[KristysEdits]

I am so terrified :( I might audition tomorrow yet I'm very terrified.

[w.m.aslam-author]

Thanks for the tips; very helpful. I agree we should keep an attitude like that for any hobby; by being passionate but not getting upset over any setbacks. Professionalism is key.

[silviatalos]

My mom says I can do the acting thing, but she sometimes say I'm horrible!! >:( and she said I need to work harder, this really helped me and I'm sure my mom will give me another chance.

[AkmaAit]

m not shy, but at those important moments I might forget english s..

[trikee]

Bro, Matt Newton is da bomb. I'm here in 2020, only 12. Got called for Nickelodeon snd Lionsgate. I also got called for a short filmed anti-bullying movie!

[justanothermediumv]

Y'all this is the best audition advice like ever thx

[rileyrr]

I have two auditions this weekend, thank you!

[cindyralston]

Wonderful advice! Prepare... and then just "be".

[karinaoguara]

Auditioning for my first role ever with no previous acting experience 😭 feel like I need all the luck in this world lol

[whitneysoup]

When I realized my mentor Matthew underwood just copied everything he said from this video

[nodirburiev]

Great advice! Thanks Matt! Like you said it's not easy but just "be" yourself on an audition

[lifewithjae]

I have an audition next week and im so nervouse thank you for this

[futurekids]

Thanks you so much!!! I’m auditioning for the Jungle Cruise thank you so muchhhh

[charleytipper]

I really hope this’ll help me to get in my drama elective!

[abbybarzykowski]

I am auditioning for the play Charlie Brown tomorrow and you really helped me😀😀I hope I do good!!!

[TheMaze]

This dude was in the drake and josh movie

[kendrakrust]

I got an audition today, will update after its done