Stage Fright Strategies for Actors

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Picture this: A young man is attending drama school, with dreams of becoming an actor in both the movies and on Broadway.

However, he doesn’t think he’s an “outward-going person” and in fact, would actually “sit there with a waste basket offstage, throw up, and then go onstage.”

Even after several years of acting and many successful roles, he is still nervous of performing in front of a live audience.

Sound familiar? Most people have heard about stage fright, and many have probably experienced some form of stage fright. However, do you really know what stage fright is? Stage fright is the physical, mental, and emotional affects that you feel when you are scared or nervous before a performance. For actors, stage fright can have a large impact on your life. However, you can overcome it.

By the way, the young man from the first paragraph was Michael Douglas who, when talking about stage fright, said he “conquered it” and that it “took a long time”.

As an actor, you are often living a busy lifestyle and exuding a lot of energy while on stage. Regular exercise will help keep you in shape (so you look good for your fans), but more importantly will give you that extra energy boost when you need it most.

Most people have a certain time of the day when they are wide-awake and energetic and other times of the day when they are groggy and sluggish. Manage your sleep schedule (and performance schedule if possible) to meet these energy highs and lows.

For example, if you always have the most energy a couple hours after waking up, try taking a nap in the early afternoon whenever you have an evening performance. This will help keep your energy high and stage fright symptoms at bay.

Whenever you are going to perform in a new location, go and visit it at least a week ahead of time. Stand on the stage where you will be performing. If possible, do an actual rehearsal of your performance complete with costumes, lighting, and props. Just being in an empty auditorium can help you overcome your fears. While standing on stage, look out to the empty seats. Picture where you will focus your gaze when you are performing.

You should also check out the backstage area to see where you will be practicing and getting prepared for the show. Take this time to find your quiet spot if you need a chance to unwind before the show. Also, locate the restrooms in case of nausea. If you know all of this information ahead of time, you will feel more comfortable in the surroundings on your big night. It will be one less thing to worry about.

Practice your performance with the actual movements you will be doing on the big day. It’s not enough to just memorize your lines, but you also need to memorize what your body will be doing as well. Whenever possible, you should practice on the stage where you will actually be performing. This will help to get you accustomed to being on the stage.