Did I mention I took a 4 week acting class? Initially I wanted to take an improv class, but then I stumbled upon a Groupon for acting. I figured, it's in the same arena as improv, plus it might help me get over stage fright, and heck, I might meet some cool people.
[On stage fright] - Sometimes I can be overcome with intense stage fright and things come out of my mouth like "Oh, I'm imagining you all naked...ha...ha...blah blah...*memory black out, my mouth is moving but I have no idea what is coming out*." Also, my throat starts closing, my voice starts cracking, and my heart pounds out of my chest. If I'm lucky, all of this is accompanied by my knees buckling. :(
So this class I took, it focused on being able to communicate authentic emotions. This involves being secure with intimacy and with yourself, reflecting on past experiences that relate to the part and situation you are playing, and also trying not to over think things.
The class was a really good learning experience. I can't say it resolved my stage fright issues, but it did help me identify when the symptoms start and realize that I can get through it a little better with practice. I also appreciate movies and great acting much more. Being able to outwardly channel all of your emotions to others is quite a challenge. It's difficult to accurately translate what you are thinking and feeling without over or under acting. Acting is probably not something I'd go into, but gaining insight into that world was pretty awesome.
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