it seems that when we play imprauv in class it seems that i talk myself down and tell me self that i wont be good enough or funny enough and i tell myself to just forget about it and maybe next time...and i dont know what to do to get over that????please help.
2007-08-24 09:46:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Good idea, Big R! Remember your character isn't afraid, and when you are acting, you are the character, so establish a strong character when the Improv starts and stick with it.
ps as an acting teacher, I thing improv is a waste of time. It is a comic technique for improisational comedy, not an acting technique. Better not tell the teach I said that. Ha.
2007-08-24 10:13:37 · answer #1 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The short answer is: Walk out onto the stage and perform. Stage fright is a normal part of the business; you'd be abnormal if you didn't feel some of it. Once you get started, get into what you're doing and don't worry about your audience; just have fun with what you are doing. The knot in your stomach will go away.
By the way, this is probably the only situation available where you can tell that little voice inside your head to shut up out loud and get away with it.
It might also be helpful to remember that you are taking a class, not doing a monologue on a Broadway stage. The idea is to learn. Part of the experience is to learn about different improv techniques, part is to learn how you show up in that situation, and part is to see how everyone else does things. You aren't supposed to already be Robin Williams; if you were, why would you need the class?
2007-08-24 17:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by Tad W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there really isnt much you can do about that, i have been acting forever and guess what? i still get stage fright! the thing is though that i may be up on stage super scared saying my lines or singing but i just dont let it bother me, just do let the fear show and let yourself go! (FYI)stage fright is mostly psychological. so even if you're scared or nervous, you just dont let it show...break a leg! and also, it doesn't happen as much with the years, or months...
2007-08-24 19:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not failure is the best medicine. Once you've bombed a few times and see that nothing happens to you, you're okay. It's not fatal. Just keep acting and you'll get over it.
2007-08-24 17:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just Go Do It
2007-08-24 18:53:39 · answer #5 · answered by You Know Who I Am 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont tell urself any thing and just let it flow it self
2007-08-24 16:57:06 · answer #6 · answered by Lilka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋