Going out for the play?

Question

I want to go out for my school play but i think i would get really bad stage fright. I have never done a play before but i think i could be an okay actor but i get really nervous any time i have to give any kind of presentation in school, so how would do a play in front of a huge audience? Do you think i could overcome this, and what are some tips for overcoming stage fright?

Answer 1

You just need to relize that people arent going to laugh at you if you mess up. And if they do, its not really a big deal. People aren't going to hate you for messing up. It's not like it is on broadway and nobody's carreer depends on it right? Just remember, Peple don't get embarrased like they do in Movies or TV.

Answer 2

The best defense against stage fright is preparation. Know your stuff. Practice, practice, practice.

From MusicalTheatreAudition.com:

Overcome Stage Fright
In some ways, overcoming stage fright in a performance is very similar to overcoming nervousness in an audition. By far the most important way to avoid stage fright is to be fully prepared. If you are worried about blocking, remembering your lines, what scene comes next, choreography, etc, then who could blame you for being afraid? Put in the time and effort early on in the rehearsal process and you will feel more confident about your abilities.

Keeping yourself organized offstage can go a long way to avoiding panic as well. If you have a large role, keeping a chart of your responsibilities over the course of the show will keep you focused on what you have to do next.

Having butterflies before a performance is normal for all performers, even professionals, but if you have done everything you can to prepare and keep yourself organized and stage fright is still a serious problem, I think it is important to really think about why it is you continue to perform. Obviously there must be something you enjoy about it or you wouldn't continue - so concentrate on that, and try to address what specifically is making you nervous.

http://www.antion.com/articles/stagefright.htm

Go for it, the worst that can happen is you don't get a role. Most likely, you'll get in the show, make new friends, and have a great time :-)

good luck,
Marianne

Answer 3

If you really want to be in the school play i'm sure that you;ll overcome your fear.. Just practice your lines, Think that your going to enjoy the show and nothing bad will happen!

Hope you'll be in the show and good luck!

Answer 4

Well , you can face at everyones foreheads so you won't really feel like their looking at you.