The Game of Auditioning
The Game of Auditioning

Struggling to book roles or nail auditions?

It’s not your talent - it’s your mindset.

Nerves, hesitation, overthinking - they all sabotage even the most prepared actors. At The Game of Auditioning, we teach you how to shift your mindset, analyze scripts with confidence, and perform with calm, focused execution.

Book your free 2-hour Zoom coaching session and learn the audition tools working actors rely on.

Master the Audition Trifecta

What separates a good read from a great one? Three core skills:

  1. Confidence - Silence the inner critic and walk into any room centered and prepared.

  2. Script Analysis - Break down scenes quickly and make bold, grounded choices.

  3. Execution - Deliver connected, camera-ready performances - even under pressure.

These are the pillars of The Game of Auditioning - and the foundation of every class we teach.

 Welcome, Actors!

 
 

Great auditions begin in the mind. If nerves or doubt get in the way, even strong preparation can fall flat.

At The Game of Auditioning, we teach actors how to shift into a confident, relaxed mindset - so they walk into every room ready to deliver.

Ready to book more roles?

Discover the mindset of a professional auditioner.

Our Students have Booked ON:

From hit dramas to network series, our students are landing roles on major productions - thanks to the mindset, preparation, and execution they develop here.

AND MORE!

transform your performance mindset to take you through auditioning preparation & beyond!

 
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Why Work with us?

At The Game of Auditioning, we combine professional technique with powerful mindset training - helping actors prepare mentally and emotionally for every room, every tape, every time.

What We Cover:

  • On-Camera Auditioning

  • Cold Reads

  • Script Analysis

  • The Business of Acting

What Makes us Different?

Most coaches focus on performance. We start with psychology.

Audition anxiety, self-doubt, mental noise - these are the real blockers. We teach actors how to shift their mindset and unlock confident, grounded performances that get noticed.

Meet Herman Chaves

Audition Coach • Working Actor • 20+ Years of Experience

Herman Chaves has worked on shows including The Good Wife, Suits, Law & Order: SVU, and 24.

He trained under casting director Margaret Burns for over 11 years and studied with a direct protégé of legendary teacher Michael Shurtleff.

In addition to his on-camera work, Herman co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in Una Calle Sin Salida, which screened at the Cannes Short Film Corner in 2011.

Visit Herman’s IMDb

“A professional is someone who isn’t intimidated by fear, status, or mystique.
They see clearly, act with purpose, and focus only on the task at hand.”
— H.C.
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Student Success Stories

“Herman helped me turn chaos into certainty. Since working with him, I’ve booked more than half the jobs I’ve auditioned for.”

-Shetal Shan

“My acting career took a 180 from the day I met Herman. I had never gotten a callback before - now I’m getting real traction. I owe Herman the world.”

-Frank Martinelli

These are just a few examples of how actors have transformed their mindset, improved their technique, and started booking work.