Concepts Introduced:

• How and why stage fright is so common
• Explanation of the “fight or flight” response
• Short term, medium term, and long term strategies to combat stage fright
  • Remember to breathe! Square breathing is a helpful technique, and you can learn more about it by checking out the Stretching video in our Physical Warm-Up Trainer Series  GO HERE
  • Practice in front of an audience! Saying your lines or singing your song for a family member or friend is helpful.
  • Remember, your performance is a gift! Rather than thinking of your audience as judgmental, shift the narrative to think of your time on stage as a celebration of your talents.