What signature techniques does Gabrielle Nistico advocate for overcoming audition anxiety?

Nerves are not the enemy. I teach actors to see butterflies as useful energy, not a “problem” to get rid of. The danger is when anxiety makes you tighten up, overthink, or chase perfection instead of connection.

A few core techniques I advocate:

1. Expect and welcome nerves as normal
2. Ground your focus on the story and the listener, not yourself
3. Use playful “shake‑up” exercises to break habits and loosen your read
4. Prepare, then let go – stop tweaking and just perform

What situations trigger your audition anxiety the most right now?