Trying to land an audition that will lead you to the top is something that is a constant struggle for performers of all kinds. But along with polishing their craft, actors also struggle with the technicalities that make focusing on being a successful artist that much harder. Here are eleven of the most common performer struggles that bother most everyone working in "The Biz."

1. Picking out the perfect audition outfit.

You have to wear something nice that focuses the attention on you…so do not wear patterns because it is too distracting. If you are short, do not wear black shoes because nude shoes would make you look taller. Do not forget the jewel-tone dress and gentlemen, remember those perfectly hemmed khaki pants with your signature button-up.

2. Always being extra cautious about getting sick.

You always have to make sure you do not stay out too late, because what if you injure your voice while laughing at a joke? You cannot eat too much dairy because it will clog up your throat. Cough drops? You can never have too many.

3. Making time for friends.

...What are "friends?"

4. Finding the right monologue.

You need to find something that is humorous because a first impression never needs to start on a down note. Beware of “loser pieces”…you do not want the judges to feel sorry for you. You also need to find something that shows off your personality and ends on that exact one-minute mark.

5. Paying to go to auditions.

When it comes to massive cattle call auditions, have to pay to go audition to get a job…but what if you do not have any money to begin with?? They do not call us “struggling artists” for nothing.

6. Not doing material that is overdone.

You have found the perfect song or monologue, but you could not do it in a million years because it is SO overdone the auditors are going to immediately toss your resume in the trash. Say goodbye to “Defying Gravity” once and for all, ladies and do not even think about touching “Thoroughly Modern Millie.

7. Finding your "back pocket" song.

You have to find a song that you could sing whenever, wherever, and hit every note perfectly each time. But what if you want to show the auditors that you have a killer high C? But what if that is too “forward” for an audition? Would they just call you back if they wanted to see more?

8. Taking a flawless headshot.

The lighting is too bright in this one. This one you are not smiling wide enough. This one you look too serious. Your shirt is not the right color for your skin tone. No one likes landscape pictures so you should always do portrait. You also have to figure out the perfect balance of wearing just enough makeup that you do not look dead, but not so much that you look like a barbie doll.

9. Formatting your resume just right.

Microsoft word is somehow out to get you when you try to make your resume look super-duper professional. What if it does not have your picture in the top right hand corner? What should be included? What counts as a special skill?! Should I put that I can do the worm or is that just showing off? My mom thinks I am special, does that count?

10. Being a mover at a dance call.

You have some sense of rhythm, but you decided to drop out of dance class at a young age and you are severely regretting it right about now. While everyone else picks up the choreography with ease, you decide to flash a smile and pray that those years of wearing braces pay off.

11. Being you while still fitting in.

There are so many unsaid rules, you are constantly afraid of breaking an invisible law just because the hem of your dress is half an inch too short or because the song you sang ran twenty seconds too long. Actors are in the business of individuality, but how can they stand out when all the rules are telling them to run after perfection?