The first performance is one of the most exciting moments in a person's life at the beginning of an acting career. Coping with the growing anxiety is not easy, but it can be done.
Correct attitude
Before the start of the performance, you need to try to set yourself up morally. Consider if you should have cause for concern. Listen to the opinions of the people around you regarding your appearance and your acting in general. Don't think of the impending show as inevitable. The first performance is not an exam at all, but your moment of glory, where you are given the opportunity to reveal your creative potential to people. Remember that you are on stage to show people your great acting.
Training
Rehearse your performance as often as possible before the show. Your excitement will only grow if you feel that you are performing poorly. Play your rehearsals in front of your friends and get their feedback. Having someone else's support for your performance on stage can greatly boost your confidence ahead of an upcoming performance. When you are at home, stand in front of a mirror and practice your speech and facial expressions. You should be happy with yourself.
Get inspiration
Attend other performances before your stage performance. Follow the actors on stage and try to chat with them in their free time. Ask them about the first performance in their own experience. Listening to the retelling of someone's story, you will only be convinced once again that there is no reason to worry. Do you have your idols on stage? Try to enjoy their performance at least one more time before your performance. Think about the fact that you can achieve such success, fame and recognition. A good actor is a confident actor.
View from the outside
It would be very nice if someone filmed your rehearsal on camera. Look at your recorded performance and see if you are happy with yourself. If, while watching, you feel that any moments could have played better, be sure to work on them and do another shot. Show the tape of your performance to friends and family who were unable to attend the rehearsal.
Full understanding
Get to know your stage colleagues better. Try inviting them to a movie or coffee dinner. If this is their first show, ask them how they feel. Try to make friends with everyone and spend more free time with your colleagues. The closer you are to each other, the better.
Often the excitement experienced does not justify itself at all. So is it worth worrying? You are a person with brilliant acting potential and at your first performance you will only demonstrate this to everyone.
