I need to get over being scared onstage...anyone know how i can???? I freeze up, and my heart is pumping inside my ears....What do i do..i stand there embarrassed, and scared????
2007-12-14 16:30:44 · 19 answers · asked by Yun Chung K 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Practice getting up in front of a couple people you know...after your comfortable with that..maybe do something in public with some friends but also other people you don't know..just keep stretching the comfort zone little by little and you'll get there. I used to die during my public speaking class..threw up several times even, but by the end of the semester, I had it nailed. Practice Practice and your fear will slip away :-)
2007-12-14 16:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a very effective technique called "Systematic Desensitisation". You should probably see a professional ut you could try it yourself
You order the steps to do with being on stage from most frightening to least frightening. Eg least frightening is a picture of a stage. Most frightening is standing on it.
Then you begin with least frightening and picture the stage. You are then taught to relax (this is when you probably need a professional) and once you assosciate the stage with relaxation you can move to the next "most frightening" prospect till you can assosciate the stage with a pleasant feeling, not feel.
This theory uses "classical conditioning" principles and is most effective if you are actual in the setting (eg the stage) and if you have a professional.
Good luck! When I was younger I was the same, and now I've played a main in my school production :)
2007-12-15 00:37:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FEAR. That's one thing we all have. For you it's being on stage. Well try playing in small crowds, them bigger and bigger. Or Pretend that ur rehersing. Do it for those who can't. Or do this: Think of a person you hate, then pretened that you have to do this and she/he will get embaressed. We all have to face our fears. It's never easy. But we alway (mostly) win. An object is stronger at it's weakest point (Physics). So if you face this now you'll be stronger than ever, cause you'll face it sooner. Hope this helps. Good luck or break a leg! Have a nice day!
2007-12-15 00:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by wblady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep on it.
Being on stage can be scary. The only way I found to get over it was to continually confront it through several performances. Don't ignore your fear, revel in your defeat of it. Its OK to be afraid, but you can destroy your fear through will alone. Soon you will realize that your heart still pumps in your ears, but you do not freeze.
Then, it'll just be a rush.
I congratulate you on dedicating yourself to overcoming your fears.
2007-12-15 00:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by john t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG I get the same.. I am got on a musical and crap like that and I would hear my haert pump and stuff but I kinda got used to it.. I know it may not happen but it still happens to me when i go in front of my class and I get embarrassed but I just try tp pull through and go with it... just clam down and just focus on what your doing.
2007-12-15 00:35:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Face youe fear. Seriously, it's cliche but true. do it over, and over, and over again. Soon it will be second nature to you and you;ll be fine. Also, though, you must know your subject. You say "on stage" but is that speaking, singing, performing, etc? If you know what you're doing you have no reason to fear.
Mind over matter my friend.
2007-12-15 00:38:20 · answer #6 · answered by Queueball 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't freak out mainly everyone is scared of something,just take a breath like the jb says!practice in front of people your comfortable with for exp.your friend and family
2007-12-15 00:36:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask yourself what it is your afraid of,if its people,then b4 you go on take a deep breath rush out on stage bow, and then do a moony! then just say now ill get on,you will find u r laughing with them,if you dont want to go to that extreme then go out there with the thought in your head that people are sitting with nothing on,and how silly they look.
2007-12-15 00:43:36 · answer #8 · answered by fozz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pretended a was a Warrior guy and every one was a n00b merchant person and i pretended that they where n00bs and i kept saying that in my head but it was hard cus i was playing a Girl and ima guy
2007-12-15 00:35:13 · answer #9 · answered by Shaboopalaboopy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember that the only thing to fear is fear itself my dear one
2007-12-15 00:32:28 · answer #10 · answered by Auntie Marie SueB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋