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Kind of scared
I might be starting a drama club next year and I'm thrilled, but I have one problem. I know I'll probably get stage fright or something along the lines of that. I've been up on stage before and I got kind of nervous but not too but, but this is different. A lot of people come to see the plays, and if I get a leading role, I don't want to get super scared.
Is there anything that I can do to help my nerves?
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Well,usually in high schools...the house lights will be dimmed...so I found if you just focus on the play,you can't even see the audience!
I also suggest dancing around backstage,quietly,of course...this helps you calm down...
Also,remember to breath!!!
Hope it goes well!
~Long Lost Heart
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when your up onstage you can think its your friends you talkig to.also try to imagine that its just paractice and no one is watching you.concentrate on what your doing.
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If it's any comfort, the more time you spend on the stage, the easier it should be.
Other than that...avoid caffeine before performances. Keep your blood sugar level by drinking unsweetened fruit juice instead.
Practice relaxation techniques. Even one as simple as the three relaxing breaths should help:
Start by breathing from your stomach-area rather than your chest. Of course you don't literally breathe from your stomach; the point is that your belly should expand and contract when you breathe. You may have to practice that a bit.
Take three deep, slow breaths. Each time, let the air come out of you naturally; don't force anything. After three breaths you'll feel calmer and less stressed.
You can use the three relaxing breaths to calm down as often as you like during the day. The more you practice them, the better you'll get at using them.
Follow that up by making a conscious effort to relax your muscles, particularly your chest, shoulders, scalp, and face. An additional advantage to relaxing your chest and breathing from your stomach is that your voice will naturally become a little more vibrant and audible, which is almost always good when you're on the stage.
Good luck - or, if you're old-fashioned, break a leg! :D
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do as some of the professionals do, when I have talked to them they suggested to pretend there is no one in audience and that the play is a dress rehearsal. Also you could picture the audience in their underware, but that would make you laugh. Best thing to do is take a big breath and hope for the best. Some of the great entertainers still get stage fright no matter how many times they do a play. Good luck
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