I Watched 200 "Bad" Auditions (They All Made the Same 5 Mistakes)

What's the real difference between a "bad" audition and a great one? After watching over 200 self-tapes, I discovered that most talented actors are making the same handful of avoidable mistakes.

In this video, I'm breaking down the 5 most common audition mistakes I saw over and over again—from overacting and flat delivery to a lack of prep and ignoring subtext. But the real secret is the single, deep-rooted problem that causes all of them.

This is a deep dive into the practical steps and the mindset shift you need to stop making these errors and start delivering compelling, authentic performances that book work.

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 Introduction: Common Acting Mistakes
00:42 Mistake #1: Overacting
01:50 Mistake #2: Flat Delivery
03:09 Mistake #3: Knowing Your Lines
04:13 Mistake #4: Ignoring Subtext
05:27 Mistake #5: Technical Setup
05:54 The Core Issue.
06:46 Conclusion and Special Announcement

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Neil Kelly, Actor & Mentor: Supporting Actors by providing community with tangible steps to start their careers and launch them towards success!

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