I'm performing my spoken word for the first time ever tomorrow night. Do you have any tips to get over stage fright? I'm getting sick just thinking about it lol
Hey, sorry if this is too late to be of any help. I find having good friends in the audience and thinking you’re just talking to them while you perform helps. Or cracking a couple jokes and letting the audience know you need a little support works too. That’s what I ended up doing the last time I performed and it actually helped to know that they were creating a safe space for me to share my work.
Rehearsing a lot before gives you time to develop the flow which can also help. That way, it’ll feel like second nature when it’s time to perform it in front of others.
If all else fails, just remember to take deep breaths and trust in your work. I’m sure you’ll do beautifully.
