Yes, the profession of acting is hard. It’s one of the most competitive professions in the world. Of the members of SAG/AFTRA, the screen actors’ union — and these are the actors who have had enough professional success that they were able to join the union — only 1% are working at any given time.
Can I wear jeans to an audition?
You don’t need to dress like you’re going in for a corporate interview here. Your clothes shouldn’t be a wrinkled mess, but you also shouldn’t be wearing business attire to an audition. A good pair of jeans can go a long way, and it’s worth investing in a pair for auditions alone.