PREPARING FOR

PERFORMANCE
Beth Birchall & Mitchell Holland
You
might • stage fright

want to
• stage fright 2

watch...
 Your Practice

PRACTICE FREQUENTLY RECORD YOURSELF ASK FOR POINTERS

AND REGULARLY. EARLY IN THE PROCESS
Sleep
• Think about your sleeping patterns
• Think about where you are working in relation to
sleep
• When getting ready for sleep consider the things that
'bring you life'
Eating
• Eat foods that will give energy
• Avoid alcohol
• Stay hydrated
 • What will your character look like?
• Think about era, class, gender, environment etc.

Costume • Practice & record with costumes – do they work?

• Be aware of adjustments to costume
• Make sure they are clean and tidy
 Think about what you
might need – whether little
Hair and or a lot

Make up Think about era, class,

environment etc, when
making these decisions
 • Record regularly
• Don't throw them in the trash
• Choose as quiet a space as possible

Recording • Think about what is in your background

• Are you seated, standing or a mixture
• Camera angles
• If using others give clear instructions
 Be gracious with yourselves

After the
recording Take time away from your
recordings then watch them
back