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Auditioning, anxiety, and applause. Why actors do it.

Series: Commentary Corral
From: SCAD Radio
Length: 00:02:51

A young actor discusses, humorously, why he does his craft. Read the full description.

Srlogotopleft_small Paul Weinberg, decides he must be better than all the other people at auditions. Because if he doesn't think so he probably won't get the part. This funny piece explores all the nervousness and relief from auditioning for a play.

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Piece Description

Paul Weinberg, decides he must be better than all the other people at auditions. Because if he doesn't think so he probably won't get the part. This funny piece explores all the nervousness and relief from auditioning for a play.