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Auditioning Quotes

Actors on the nerves and thrill of trying out for roles

These auditioning quotes capture the mix of nerves and excitement actors feel before trying out for a part. For the broader craft behind those tryouts, see Bad quotes.

I don't believe in auditioning. I'm a bad auditioner. I don't like it.

Quotes by Penn Badgley

Auditioning is so nerve-racking.

Quotes by Leslie Mann

Auditioning is a lot of fun for me.

Quotes by Lauren Ashley Carter

Auditioning is an entirely different part of what we do as actors.

Quotes by Laura Spencer

Actually Quotes

I didn't want to be 50 or 60 and auditioning for a three-line role.

Quotes by Grant Heslov

I really actually enjoy auditioning.

Quotes by Elizabeth Olsen

I'm auditioning for anything that's good that comes my way.

Quotes by Chandler Riggs

It felt scary because there was no auditioning, no rehearsing.

Quotes by Barry Sonnenfeld

I hate auditioning so much.

Quotes by Allison Janney

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do these auditioning quotes describe?
They describe the emotional range of auditioning, from nerve-racking pressure to genuine enjoyment, depending on the actor.
Do all the actors quoted here enjoy auditioning?
No, opinions vary widely, with one speaker openly admitting they don't believe in auditioning and consider themselves bad at it.
Is auditioning described as separate from acting itself?
Yes, one quote frames auditioning as an entirely different skill from the acting work that follows once a role is won.
Why do some actors find auditioning nerve-racking?
The pressure of being judged in a short window, rather than performing a full role, is what one quote calls simply nerve-racking.
Where can I read more actor perspectives on this process?
For related insight, see Bad quotes, which touches on similar candid self-assessments from performers.

A few speakers admit auditioning never gets easier, even after years in the business. Curious readers can also browse Because quotes for more candid reflections.