I recently decided to pursue my lifelong dream to be a performer?

Question: I recently decided to pursue my lifelong dream to be a performer!?

recently I had an audition for a starring role in a play!. Although I'ma really good vocalist I have this fear that just takes over me as soon as I get on stage and all eyes are on me!. What can I do to get over this!? I really do love singing but for whatever reason as soon as I get up on stage I freeze up, my palms get sweaty , and when I open my mouth nothing comes out!. What can I do!?!?!?!?!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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mee too, i have the same problem, when i practice, i practice all these moves and everything, but when i get onstage i freeze up, palms get sweaty, and i just wanna get off the stage, but i had a solution to that problem, just think about it, your singing in front of these people, none of them kno you except your parents, and your probably never gonna see them again, so you mine as well give it all you got,and if your singing in front of friends and parents, just think, you already know them, so whats the big deal!. thats what i always think now, and i do just fine, i do all the moves im supposed to, and once i do one, i really get into it so i do all the moves, and sing all the high notes!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Start with small groups of friends and work up!. Learn relaxation techniques!. Practice your piece until you can do it in your sleep!. Visualize yourself performing well in front of people!. Change the term you use, from "getting nervous" to "feeling excited"!. When you audition pick a piece you already know VERY well!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Take UR mind to a different place while your on stage don't think about people looking at you !. Think about them in the underwear is a biggie and it might even make U smile which can't hurt!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Quit, It aint for you its a dreamWww@QuestionHome@Com