Hi my fellow actors,
How’s your summer going?
I know that for many of us, summer can feel a little… unclear. Things slow down, the rhythm shifts, and suddenly we’re not sure what we should be doing. Are we doing enough? Are we falling behind? Are we allowed to rest?
If you’ve felt that way—you’re not alone. I’ve felt it too. And that’s why I wanted to reach out to some of the most inspiring, talented, and grounded women I know in this business and ask:
“How do you approach summer as an actor?”
“What should we focus on during this time?”
Their answers truly moved me, and I believe they can inspire all of us to reframe how we look at this season—not as a break from our path, but as part of it. A time to rest, grow, reconnect, and get ready for what’s next.
Here’s what they shared:
Hilary Maiberger — Actor, Vocal Coach, Performer
@hilarymaiberger
“One thing I always recommend to performers during the summer is to create space for rest and reconnection. Whether that’s through travel, stillness, or creative play, our artistry is often reinspired when we step away from constant output and give ourselves time to refill the well.”
Izzie Norwood — Actor, Teacher, Creator
@izzienorwood
“I’d recommend performers use the summer to recharge, re-evaluate and reignite their passion for theatre! It’s easy to get lost in pursuing long-term goals at the expense of our day-to-day happiness. 99.9% of being an actor is the journey, so the most important thing is to try and enjoy the ‘in-between’ as much as possible.
Plan things that make you happy, take classes that uplift you, and spend time with people who love and support you. Also—make yourself a great summer theatre playlist!”
Jenna Leigh Miller — Actor, Coach, Digital Branding Expert
@jenaleighmiller | jenaleighmiller.com
“If you aren’t booked & busy over the summer, it’s a great time to be a human outside of being a creative. Hang out with friends, go see theatre, visit family, etc.
On the flip side, since summer tends to move at a slower pace, spend some time revamping your audition book, hire someone to build your dream website, and make an archive of self tapes so you’re ready when audition season rolls back around!”
Monica Danae Ricketts — Broadway Performer, Content Creator
@monicadanaericketts
“In today’s modern world, I think it’s very important to bring awareness to the impact of comparison, especially as performers. We must remember: ‘Comparison is the thief of joy.’ Use social media as a tool to inspire you, not discourage you from your own unique, artistic journey!”
Aren’t their words amazing?
I hope you take a moment to sit with them and let them sink in. Whether you’re currently working, resting, traveling, taking class, or just figuring it all out—I want you to know you’re doing okay. We all are. This business is wild, beautiful, and unpredictable, and the more we lift each other up, the stronger we all become.
I hope this helped you breathe a little deeper today.
And I truly can’t wait to see you all back in the audition rooms—rested, recharged, and full of new energy.
With love and gratitude,
Milda
AuditionCorner.com
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