From: patriot-AT-topcat.mip.net
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 1996 17:34:41 -0400
Subject: Re: Remember 'Audition Jitters?'



Kerry,
Are you interested in some good practical suggestions regarding "performance
jitters" ?  I taught Speech and Drama at the University level as well as
public speaking and have dealt with MANY "weak kneed" speakers and performs
! The best remedy is to BE PREPARED, as prepared as you possibly can be, not
just "technically" (all equipment examined before a performance) and
"mentally" (imagine all the possible WORST things that could happen and what
you would do if they did).  Remember "fear" is good, it gets you
concentrated on what you are doing, "panic" is not as it's unreasonable
fear.  It's nice to always remember that your audience WANTS things to go
well for you and it only gets uncomfortable and embarassed when YOU let them
see that you are panic stricken and embarassed.  You can turn almost
ANYTHING to your advantage if you have thought of it in advance and what you
would do if it happened - even if your pants fall off ! <grin>  There's more
if you care to hear it.





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