Why Rejection Sucks + How To Overcome It

Written By Maggie Bera
Audition Actor Aesthetic Podcast

Ask any successful performer and they'll tell you... rejection sucks. Like really, really bad.

But when you're pursuing a professional career in the theatre industry, it's simply a part of life.

In this episode, host Maggie Bera walks you through her experience growing up as a performer, the realities of rejection in the theatre industry, and ultimately how to overcome it.

 
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Maggie Bera

Maggie Bera, creator of Actor Aesthetic, is an actress based in NYC. A proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Texas State University.

https://maggiebera.com
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