Regulating actors' stage fright through body awareness and embracing sensitivity

How do you tame the emotional outburst of stage fright? This was the question posed by a troupe of 6 actors, brought together by theater for the duration of a tour. Organized as an association, the troupe wanted to improve their stress management skills, to free themselves from the inhibitions it provokes, and gain in comfort and pleasure on stage.

Using mindfulness practices, the actors were invited to engage in a personal and sensory exploration of their theatrical practice, never before experienced.

How did their role and text affect them personally? How could body awareness impact stage presence? How could active listening between actors benefit improvisation? What influence did breathing have on their eloquence?

These were just some of the invitations that helped them find a very personal response to the obstacles and insights they encountered in their artistic practice, and to change the way they looked at their apprehensions about the stage and performance.