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Managing Performance Anxiety

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:23:53 +0000

Many actors commonly experience performance anxiety, also known as stage fright. The stress of delivering an engaging performance can occasionally become overpowering, resulting in feelings of anxiety and nervousness. However, with effective strategies and techniques, actors can learn to manage and even utilize this energy to enhance their performances. Let’s explore various approaches and tips […]

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Tips to Gain Confidence and Boost Your Performance

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:37:23 +0000

The importance of confidence for actors cannot be understated. A lack of confidence can be crippling for an actor, leading to a performance that falls flat. Conversely, a confident actor is able to command the stage and deliver a powerful performance. In order to be successful, actors must have confidence in their ability to engage […]

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Overcoming Performance Anxiety as an Actor

Kurtis Bright — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 19:46:35 +0000

“We’re actors! We’re the opposite of people!” — Tom Stoppard, “Rosencranz and Guildenstern Are Dead” Let’s be honest: acting is fun. There is a tremendous joy we as performers get to experience that mere mortals are denied. That’s the excitement, the adrenaline rush, the incredible, exultant energy you derive from getting up in front of […]

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