Wednesday, September 29, 2010

How To Perform Well On Stage

By Jacaranda Dalap

The final thing anyone wants is to get on stage, take a deep breath and falter over the first lines of a song.

1. Learn the Space in Rehearsals - Before you actually get on the stage, you should have time to overview the space and get to know it. The last thing you want is to trip over a wire or stumble on stairs because you're not certain what it looks like.

2. Practice Incessantly - This goes with no saying, but you should be so well prepared with the material that you could sing it in your sleep. There is no like this thing as over preparing when it has to do with a live show.

3. Arrive Early and Map out Any Changes - If you were on stage three days ago but haven't seen the space since then, get in there and review what to assume at show time. Sometimes, chair placements, stage setups, or curtain arrangements can alter at the last minute.

4. Relax in Peace before the Performance - See the green room and relax. If there is no green room, shelter in your car for several minutes. Complete silence and time to assess your space is highly recommended if you want to be available for what comes next.

5. Communicate with the Audience - When you get on stage, the viewers should be the central focus of everything you do. Don't contemplate their heads unless it's the only thing keeping you upright. Make eye contact, smile at them, and feed off that energy.

6. Work with Positive Energy in the Room - There will always be a vibe during your performance. It's tricky to explain, but when you get on stage, you'll feel it. When things backslide, look for one person having a good time. Focus on that one positive point and feed off that energy.

7. Be Yourself - In the end, be yourself. This is the culmination of everything you've worked for. Don't feel like you should transform your mannerisms or style to fit the audience. Demonstrate them who you are and be self esteem in your abilities. Actual inner confidence will have a profound impact on everyone listening.

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