What can I do to combat stage fright? am so scared of the stage, I sweat, my heart goes up and my voice fails?
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I myself am not an actor by any means, but I'll try and help.
You could try practicing in front of a mirror, or better yet, family members; this may help you feel better in front of people. (Even if it's just yourself for now)
Before getting on stage, remember to inhale through your nose and exhale out your mouth; this helps me when I'm feeling nervous. Try talking before you go on to help your voice from failing.
Try not to look directly at the audience, stare elsewhere. Have a sense of humor, if you mess up, you mess up, it's not a big deal, everyone makes mistakes.
And above all else, don't think it through too hard, that's just excess stress.
Good luck, I hope it helps.
This is going to sound dumb. But I go out there thinking I'm better than all of them. Who are they to mock me. I dunno its the wrong attitude, but it works for me.
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