How do you get over stage fright?

Answer 1

It's slightly bizarre, but I once had a teacher make this comment: "Do you really think that they care that much about you?"

Sure everyone is watching you, but only a jerk is sitting there waiting for you to mess up. And do you really care what that person thinks? Take a deep breath and exhale (the exhale part is important). Find someone who will be in the audience and who is willing to work with you in advance and will be supportive. If you start to freak out then just focus on that person and exhale.

Take your time to gather your thoughts before the show/presentation. You don't have to race through it.

Personally, I tend to ramble and interject lots of ers, yeahs, and uhs when I speak. If you are giving a presentation then index cards work wonders to help you keep your place and prevent your from mumbling.

Everyone gets nervous in some setting. I sing, and by the end of high school I had completely conquered my stage fright. I could stand in front of a large group of people and be perfectly comfortable. Then, when I got to college and had to sing in front of my fellow music majors my nerves came back. The first time I sang in class I had to literally put my hand on my leg because my leg wouldn't stop shaking. But the next time it wasn't quite as bad, and the time after that it was a little easier. Keep it up and eventually you will find the stage fright management technique that works best for you.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I can really identify with this question! I used to be absolutely paralyzed with fright. My voice would shake and my hands would tremble and I couldn't remember a thing I was supposed to say or sing.

What I did was face the fear. I purposely did things that scared me so that I could get over it. I tried out for plays, got roles, and did live theater. First play I did, I was breathing so hard you can see it on the video! I did play after play until I got more comfortable.

Since I'm a singer, I started singing solo wherever I could. I started with Karaoke and won a contest, shaking all the way. I did that til I got pretty good and then I started singing with some bands.

I think it's good to be a little scared when you get up on stage, because that keeps you on your game. But now I can get up there and sing and act and do whatever I want because I KNOW I can do it. You can, too!

Answer 3

By facing it. I had the same problem many years ago.
I wanted to be a teacher but getting up in front of a bunch of students upset me so much I used to throw up before going to class during my student teaching.
So, I took a LOT of Speech classes and volunteered for parts in school plays.
It did take a little while, but it wasn't all that long before I actually enjoyed "performing."
I still have a bit of an "edge" when I go into a new class for the first time, but that's good; it's keeps me on my toes.

Answer 4

You either can not or you have to get used to the "being in front of a crowd thing" RELAX!!!!! It's all mind over matter! Thinking or imaging yourself there isn't going to help. Ask yourself: what am i afraid of? Make steps on how to overcome it. Not everyone likes to be viewed by so many at the same time or maybe you like to keep to yourself. If you are social with a group of your buddies you can get used to it. Like I said, it's all in your mind!

Answer 5

picture everyone in the crowd in there under pants jk that one never works, but really what you should do is practice with smaller groups and then ounce the big day comes only look a small group of people and pretend no one else is there it can be anyone i recommend family or friends to make it easier. hope this helped! : )

Answer 6

According to people like Barbra Streisand, you never do. You just "suck it up and go on," or you go to drinking and drugs.