how do i not laugh?

Question

every time i say a joke or act in drama im smiling and i laugh at my own jokes... i dont know how not to laugh or smile. what are some good acting toips on how not to laugh or smile when you are saying a joke or acting?

Answer 1

You are exactly like my friend. You should get into character. If you are not that good at it, then sit in a quiet place with your eyes closed and think about your character and what he/she does. If even before that you start to laugh, then you can try imagining someone you love dieing and after you get your smiling and laughing tendency, then you can concentrate on your character. =)

Answer 2

well I think it helps to think of how people see you from the outside, would they think its appropriate for you to laugh now? If not, then its usually easier to hold it in. Example: I was walking down University Avenue and laughing at a joke I had just made. I thought of how strange it looked that I was laughing, and then it wasnt funny to me anymore, so I stopped.
There's also the old "bury your family " routine, where you progressively mentally bury members of your family until it stops, but I wouldn't resort to making yourself sad unless you have to.

Answer 3

I laugh at my own jokes too. Even if they are not funny. lol.

Answer 4

take deep breaths and practice it before hand...but don't worry if you can never accomplish that...i rarely say a joke without laughing first...

Answer 5

think of something sad or scary....replace yur feelings.

Answer 6

think of dead pets

Answer 7

keep it in until it bursts