One of the worst possible audition mistakes, and I made it.

My acting coach warned me.

Project your voice.

I thought I was loud enough.

The problem with not projecting your voice enough in auditions is simple: it doesn’t matter how awesome you are; if nobody can hear you, you might as well be speaking another language.

This feedback came directly from the director of our local production of The Crucible, after JR asked him if I could make any improvements on the audition. By this time, we knew I didn’t get a role, and we would use the director’s input not just for my own sake but for anyone in class who could use a reminder.

I’m looking forward to the next opportunity to audition with this recent error in mind. I had taken for granted that everyone in the auditorium could hear me, and I won’t make that mistake again.