Coldwashed Comedy

In some sports, the true test of an athlete is when they are able to overcome a certain fear and succeed. Other people consider this to be the breaking point that separates the men from the boys and believe it or not, everyone has this just like how some comedians have to deal with stage fright.

Can a comedian overcome stage fright? The answer is yes. After all, the increase in heart rate or the butterflies in the stomach will only occur minutes before the act, which will gradually disappear later on in the performance.

Here are some tips that will be useful when the spotlight is pointed and you have to make everyone laugh or be booed off stage.

1. Even before going up the stage, most comedians rehearse through every part of the act. Should you choke, its over. This can be avoided by knowing the material by heart and sticking to the plan no matter what happens up on stage.

2. It is normal for the heart rate to go faster as the time to go up on stage draws near. A good way to stay calm will be to take deep breaths until the emcee calls.

3. Another way to get the mind to relax will be to think of something such as a favorite time or place. Remembering that special moment does the trick in some cases also making you feel relaxed until the act is finished.

The comedian should remember that the brain is able to function better when the body and the mind are relaxed compared to someone who is so tensed.

4. Some people get stage fright because of fear of what the audience will say during and after the act. You should keep in mind that the show has not even started yet and the possible outcome will still unfold in the next few minutes.

This means things can still change and pondering on the worse doesn’t help so it is best to be optimistic.

The first few minutes feels like forever for anyone performing in front of a live audience. You can choose to use one of the tips mentioned or try a combination to be able to make an excellent performance before going on stage.

When the show is over, this is the only time you will be able to breathe normally again and assess how things went. It isn’t the end of the world if things didn’t go too well. After all, it takes practice to overcome stage fright to become one of the best comedians.

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