<p>I changed my job the year DD was doing auditions and was able to travel with her. Did what others have mentioned. Smoothed everything I could to keep distractions low, schlep stuff, was on “texting” when she wanted to. Stayed in background when requested. We stayed together in hotels and she had her night before and morning of rituals. I stayed out of the way. But I would not have traded that time for anything. We became closer and I understood so much more of her chosen life. We can never replicate that again, but it is there for us now. I know not everyone can do this, but we both feel it was a very valuable experience. BTW - She has traveled to other auditions on her own. These were different.</p>