I have stage fright and I have a program tongiht?

Question

what can I do to get rid of my stage fright before the program...Oh yea, and I have a HUGE laughing problem, and I need to get rid of that too.

P.S. I'm in 7th grade and only have 30 minutes to get rid of it.

Answer 1

Look past the audience as if they aren't there. Imagine that you're doing the performance in a room all by yourself. When you feel yourself starting to laugh, just try quietly humming instead.

Answer 2

i know what u mean. i am in the 7th grade and in drama after school. well we performed a musical number last week and i totally got stage fright. u should have seen how many people staring at u. well how i overcame my fear in 30 minutes was to breath calmly first of all. then u should say hey ur just a kid not a proffesional actress. u know how many times actresses have to go over a scene just to get it right?! ALOT!! so just have fun anyway. if ur around people u know then quit worrying. i dont know what progarm u have but i hope this helps. stage fright cannot take over. u r the master. say that 2 urself. got it. ok, about the laughing proble, my frend has that too. she snorts and when she laughs there is no stopin her. trust me. dont bother holdin it in. it would just get worse. if its a little laugh u can hold it but not a huge one u know what i mean. well if somethin is really funny and everyone starts laughin go rite ahead. join the fun and laughter. try calmin down ur laugh by thinking something bad unfortunatley. sory i said that but for my frend it works. me 2 in some cases. sory this advice is so long. i hope this works. GOOD LUCK!! :)

Answer 3

Here are some tips:
1) Know your stuff. Be as prepared as you possibly can.
2) Focus on getting through the first few minutes of the program
3) Breathe!! Relax and take slow deep breaths
4) Tell yourself that the world will not end if you make a mistake
5) Understand that you are your own worst critic
6) Also understand that the members in the audience would probably be afraid to be performing on the stage as well

Answer 4

The only thing I can think of is deep breaths. That means sucking in as much air as possible until it hurts, and then pushing out as much air as possible from your lungs. It will help relax you. Also, think about the purpose of your performance and how it's no big deal.
To stop from laughing think serious thoughts. Something bad, use it to control laughter. But be careful, the bad feelings you tap into might cause you to becomes nervous leaving you right back where you started

Answer 5

just think about the significance of the event and how much people will care after a week

no insult intended, but if you step out of the picture you will probably realize that whatever you are about to do really doesnt matter to other people. it's not that they don't care about you - but it's probably a play or a show or something, and people will go and they will forget about it after a month. they really dont care about your performance


this way of thinking may sound really negative and sad, but it helps with stage fright and it is sadly true. think about it. i've been in school performances and plays and talent shows and things like that. and after a couple of days, the people who watched dont care. after your performance, no one is going to come up to you in a few years and say HEY REMEMBER THAT TIME YOU WERE NERVOUS IN THAT PROGRAM IN 7TH GRADE?

its not going to happen. im not saying that you suck or that your performance doesnt matter. but i found its a good way to help with stage fright if you just try to realize that the performace matters way less than you think it does and that the people watching you will not be impacted by it. therefore, dont be nervous since messing up really doesnt matter. try your hardest, but dont be scared. if you mess up, just remember people wont hold it against you and they dont even care very much if you make a mistake. they came to watch the performance but will not hold anything against you. this will help you to stop thinking about the performance as a chance to mess up but rather as a chance to have fun. you wont mess up if you're not nervous.

remember im not trying to be negative - just a way of looking at it..

GOOD LUCK!!!
you'll do fine

Answer 6

Well, I'm in 9th, iv been there a lot.
All you need to do is ACT!
You have gone over all your lines over and over again because you know you have stage fright, so i know you know all your lines. And just get in to your person! It'll come out automatically. You'll soon forget that your on stage and you'll get it done!
Tell me how it went, and Brake a Leg!

Answer 7

Just go up on stage, if you have to look at the audience it doesnt really matter. But everyone else going onstage has to do something too. Remember they will be just as embarrassed as you. The audience will most likely think you are suppose to do what you are doing so if you mess up, just keep on going like you didnt.

Answer 8

no sugar....bad bad bad.

as for nerves, when I did the play, I was really nervous up until I came on the stage, then it just kinda went away! Once you're up there it's not so bad. The people down in the crowd are there to watch you, not distract and ridicule you. Just focus on what your'e doing and not the people. Besides, if you mess up, nobody knows but you!

Answer 9

when i was in fourth grade i was in a christmas play, and i was very shy, so naturally, i was very scared. i was shaking until i got up there. but i managed to make it through when i had to get on stage, because i saw all the people who would be dissappointed if i backed out. i think the best way to get over it is just to jump right into it.
hope i helped!

and i hope your program goes well!

Answer 10

Breathe deeply before going on stage - I know it sounds funny, but it will help.
Being nervous is totally natural, it means you care about what you are doing.
Having positive mental conversations with yourself is also helpful. Remind yourself that you're prepared, you can do this, and you're going to be great. Thinking positive is always a good thing.