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How to Overcome Stage Fright
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All performers suffer from nerves to some degree. This problem is, in part, the consequence of a sensitive and artistic temperament. You don't have to let the situation control you. Here are some tips on how you can walk on that stage with confidence.
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njbruce said
on 11/5/2007 Pay attnetion to the posting from e-friend on 11/22/05 saying "pretend you're not there". I think he/she meant to say "pretend they're not there". Every trained actor knows what is called the "fourth wall". That is the audience side of the stage. You can create that to be what you wnat it to be in your mind (be it an actual wall or what you need to envision relating to your performance to make it come alive for the audience) and eliminating the audience for your but not their appreciation of the results of your concentration.
This shoulf pretty much work for any artistic perfomance but when you get to public speaking when you are relating directly to the audience, you need some other bolster. Never had a problem with acting on stage. Quite different speaking directly to a crowd.
HC4D said
on 11/2/2007 It's the performance, not you they are watching. A tip I used when doing any kind of performance or speech is to remember that it is the performance or the information the audience is evaluating, not you. People tend to get nervous because they feel everything is all on them and not what they are presenting. Put the preasure where it needs to be and don't be too self-conscious.
BarryWaite said
on 11/2/2007 Another powerful tool to use for stage fright is Emotional Freedom Technique or better known as EFT. Also, some people prepare/perform differently depending on their personality: 1. Creative, feeling, and artistic types need to tap into their intuition and feelings to perform well.
2. Routine, organized, and structured people need to make sure they have all the details...and double check them to ward off stage fright. Also, don't change things at the last minute.
3. Logical, analytical and big picture types need to have in their mind the conceptual framework of their performance. If they are not congruent with their performance, then they may choose not to perform.
4. The natural performers, energetic, bold and courageous will need to practice their art to perfection so they will earn the biggest accolades. They can fake it till they make it if extroverted...introverted-not!
Cafa said
on 11/2/2007 I'm a singer and I don't have stage fright as I'm taking the approach "let me show you what I got, chicks" :) But there's a different problem, during the solo I don't know what to do. I can't dance at all, so, what to do? Just stand there and pray it will be over soon? I have two things so far in my repertoire. The first one is going to drink a few sips of beer, which is conveniently placed 3 meters from me (gives me time to walk there and back). The other thing I do is let the guitars come forward while I'm at the back next to the drummer, hitting the chimes with my fist a few times (Bruce Dickinson style). So that's it.
Anonymous said
on 3/10/2006 As long as your good at whatever you're doing there's nothing to be afraid of because the audience will love you. Before you go on stage, do whatever it is you're going to do in front of someone your comfortable with and they can grade you. If your good enough, then there shouldn't be anything to be afraid of. This tip even works for me because I'm good at singing and all I think about before I sing in front of someone is that I'm good enough so no one will laugh. Trust me, if it works for me it will definitely work for you.