Fear of rejection can be a motivating force, and for performers, it’s especially important to be aware of the degree to which you fear rejection because it can affect how you promote yourself as an artist and your work.

Christopher D. Bloodworth

National Director, The Actors Fund Career Center

Rejection is an experience all performers face during their careers. Yet, despite being commonplace, there are moments when coping with rejection can be difficult. 

This podcast episode explores how to deal with rejection. Christopher D. Bloodworth, national director for The Actors Fund Career Center, discusses common reactions to rejection and strategies performers can use to process their feelings. The podcast is introduced by SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. 

This episode was originally broadcast as the Coping with Rejection for Performers livestream, and was hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement on May 25. 

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The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.

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