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I need some encouragement. I’m taking a theatre class this semester and I regret it every day. I took drama and high school, and really enjoyed it, so I thought it would be fun to do it again in college. I like acting, but I can’t get rid of my stage fright. We’ve done a couple group skits in class, and I’ve had the luck of only having a few lines. Next week, we have to perform solo monologues and I’m freaking out. Like, I physically feel sick thinking about it. I’ve memorized my lines and when I rehearse alone, I do great. However, I get anxious and start stuttering, then I get taken out of character because I’m trying to get the words out. I feel like once I get past my nerves, I’m going to be fine. I’ve been told my scene is good, but I just need to try and relax. It also helps that I’m portraying a character that’s in a state of panic. My biggest concern is my anxiety and stuttering ruining the performance. Does anyone have any advice or encouraging words to help get me through this? I could use it right now.