this is more of a personal question for people who have been in a musical or play before, what did you do when wanting to audition for a musical but too scared, because of anxiety, to and how did you get over your anxiety?

-Become familiar with the stage if possible . Its a lot less intimidating when the lights aren't all on you.

-Focus on what your character is thinking and feeling rather than the audience . The stage lights will help with this too, but it is a lot easier to panic and overthink when you remember them.

-Its ok to be afraid. Theres been so many times that myself and others will look calm on stage, only to quietly freak out once they get back stage . After my first play I had cried in the greenroom due to stress, but I'd never trade the experience of doing those plays.

-Never ever practice your lines or audition out of order. When you panic youll be more likely to mess up. Breaking it up into scenes is fine, if you get into the play, but for the audition always do it from beginning to end.

-Know that the people watching are just that, people. Its freaky to think someone could find fault in anything you do, but at the end of the day theyll only remember it if its good.

-Think about how worthwhile the experience will be. Knowing "why" is just as important as knowing "how", especially when you need that extra motivation

If you have any other questions feel free to message me. I had done theater all four years of high school, total of 5 plays and 1 musical, and one college class afterwards. Good luck, deep breaths, I know youll do great!

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