I have spent the last 3 weeks in an immersive audition environment and looking back on it now, there has been an entire village that has supported me. If I had to put a figure to the number of people who have helped me during this process, I would easily say there were 8 people who had a direct hand in helping me and another 15 to 20 who provided emotional support.
So it does take a village.
There was someone who helped me with my accent work for the character, there was someone who helped me with the song, there was someone who helped me understand the physical style of the movement in the show, there was someone who managed the administrative requirements of auditions, there were a few who helped me with acting … and then there were the countless messages of encouragement that I received throughout the process. All this … because they were just invested in my success.
At the end of the day - yes … I know that I’m the one who stands in front of the audition panel and I’m the one who has to deliver. But I stand on the shoulders of everyone who has supported me. Thing is, I didn’t feel the pressure to deliver FOR them. Rather their support buoyed me, lifting me up and gifted a sense of freedom and joy.
And yes … I had a great time in the audition room.
So … who is in your village?
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My name is Eu Jin. I recently embarked on a career as a professional actor after 20 years in the corporate world. A big supporter of personal growth, I also dedicate time and energy in performing arts education, specifically in the arena of practical approaches to inner health because I believe that lays the groundwork for a sustainable career as an artiste. If you would like to find out more or share your thoughts, please leave me a message on the "Contact" page of my website. Thank you very much!