God, this is torture...
God, this is torture...
BillFinn
Broadway Star Joined: 10/26/03
#0God, this is torture...
Posted: 6/24/04 at 4:31am
It's 4:30 A.M. and I'm posting on BroadwayWorld. Yes, I am a devoted fan.
My first produced play (Cinderella's Will) opens tonight (June 24) and I'm just so nervous! Not to mention, my folks will be seeing it. How do the professional actors here calm their nerves?
Bill Finn rocks. Woot.
#1re: God, this is torture...
Posted: 6/24/04 at 8:59amThere are just so many different answers to that question - many I know do it by taking Yoga and meditation. Unprofessional actors do it with alchohol or drugs (ever try performing in a show with someone who's had a few drinks or his drug of choice right before going on? its NOT fun) Others work out (I like that one, along with the yoga) some pray (I usually do this just before stepping into the lights on stage at my first entrance)so I'm sure you'll find some way to calm yourself - try thinking of anything BUT whats about to happen - take your mind somewhere else, especially if its a place you love - that can help a lot...
"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!"
Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!
#2re: God, this is torture...
Posted: 6/24/04 at 2:30pmLoud music. I'm not kidding. I always listen to, like, Iron Maiden or something. It calms me. But, if metal's not your thing, try something you like. Like your favorite CD.
"And now for something completely different..."
#3re: God, this is torture...
Posted: 6/24/04 at 2:32pm
A little Sondheim never hurts!
Good luck!
BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"
Zola Q. LaPlaya
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/25/04
#4re: God, this is torture...
Posted: 6/24/04 at 3:30pmYoga. Do it.
Stop worrying about what I'm doing -- focus instead on what you're eating.
#5re: God, this is torture...
Posted: 6/24/04 at 6:43pmI alway play loud showtunes before a show (i'm only 13 so you don't gotta listen but whatever) just try not to play one were you'll be tempted to sing along cause i've almost lost my voice that way!
Bobby is my hobby and I'm givin' it up!
#6re: God, this is torture...
Posted: 6/24/04 at 10:13pmtry sleeping.
Its Aberqurque NM for me. Speaking Spanish. Be Back September 06.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#7re: God, this is torture...
Posted: 6/25/04 at 8:02pmDon't you believe in the power of prayer?
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#8re: God, this is torture...
Posted: 6/25/04 at 8:07pmSex. Puts my mind on other things and exhausts me physicaly becaus I give it my all. Happy Mojitos you HUSSYS!
HUSSY POWER!
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