Stage Fright

Definition

• an anxiety, fear, or phobia of performing in front of an audience, which can culminate in nausea, headaches, shakiness, dry mouth, excessive perspiration, or a variety of other symptoms

How Common Is It?

Adele

Cher

Amanda Seyfried

Michael Gambon (Dumbledore)

Elvis

Meryl Streep

How do I fight it?

• Know your topic. • Get organized. • Practice, and then practice some more.• Visualize your success.• Do some deep breathing.• Focus on your material, not on your audience. • Don't be afraid of a moment of silence.