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Auditions Quotes

The grind of tryouts, tapes, and waiting for a callback

This page gathers auditions quotes describing the routine of tapes, tryouts, and long stretches between acting jobs. For the wider craft behind those tryouts, see Acting quotes.

Instead of being on teams at school, I was preparing for auditions.

Quotes by Shawn Ashmore

It was a lot of auditions and tapings and stuff like that.

Quotes by Kieran Culkin

Whenever I didn't have a job, I studied acting, I sent out tapes, went on auditions.

Quotes by George Eads

I have had so many bad auditions.

Quotes by Ethan Hawke

Acting Quotes

Choirs, auditions, talent shows, I was doing it all.

Quotes by Desiigner

We chose the actors thru a series of auditions when we started the show.

Quotes by Craig McCracken

I seriously suck at auditions.

Quotes by Connie Nielsen

I used to cry on the way to auditions.

Quotes by Chyler Leigh

I hate auditions.

Quotes by Andie MacDowell

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these auditions quotes focus on?
They focus on the practical grind of auditions, including tapes, tryouts, and the gaps between acting jobs.
Did these speakers give up other activities for auditions?
Yes, one quote recalls preparing for auditions instead of joining school teams, showing an early commitment to acting.
Do the quotes mention failed or unsuccessful auditions?
Yes, one speaker admits to having had many bad auditions over the course of their career.
What did the audition process typically involve?
One quote describes a routine of sending out tapes and going to job interviews and auditions whenever work was unavailable.
Where can I read more about the acting craft itself?
For related context, see Acting quotes, which covers the wider profession behind these auditions.

Several speakers recall how many auditions simply did not work out despite real effort. For more on persistence through setbacks, browse Being quotes.