Stage Fright

What is stage fright?

• The fear of the stage caving in?

• Anxiety before a performance

• The feeling before getting on a rollercoaster

Which method of stage fright is this person portraying?

• Connection

• Spacing

• Preparation

• Comfortability

Pacing in theatre means walking back and forth when overwhelmed

• True

• False

Which of these is a strategy to memorize?

• Line by Line

• Recording and Listening

• Writing it down

• All of the above

Who or what should you connect to when on stage?

• The audience

• The director

• Your scene

• The stage floor

Who or what do you trust when you are prepared?

• You trust yourself

• You trust the space

• You trust the director

• You trust your partner

What is the best way to shift your focus?

• Looking at your friend that makes you laugh

• Rocking back and forth

• Focusing on one spot

• Playing with your hands

If I ask you to be at center stage when you say the word "Giant", which method of stage fright is that?

• Memorization

• Preparation

• Pacing

• Spacing

How does one become comfortable on stage?

• Standing still

• Laughing

• Moving around

• Jumping up and down

You should trust ________, the _____, your _______, and your _______