Kissing, on stage?

Question:I have to kiss this girl on stage, we're both nervous but just laugh about it a lot. I don't want it to look, or feel, awkward for me or the audience. What should I do?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I have to kiss this girl on stage, we're both nervous but just laugh about it a lot. I don't want it to look, or feel, awkward for me or the audience. What should I do?

U hav 2 use the technique of "Substitution".......Also, like I've said to others, acting is not about pretending. It is about being. When you kiss someone on stage, it's not about pretending to kiss! And you don't kiss someone unless there is a reason. These things are all about being. So, why are you kissing her? Is she your wife, girlfriend, lover? Then just get in touch with how you would feel kissing your real lover and substitue the person on stage with your real life lover. After all, your scene partner is your "Real" lover for as long as you are in action on stage!

Just do it, no hesitation. she might like it

Practice together before the show so it's not awkward, you don't go into it and end up headbutting each other or something. Get a little chemistry between you.

dont put to much into it make it romantic but simple, who knows you might have a connection with the girl!

Actually acting is about doing, not being. But I agree that a couple of practice kisses are in order. The director should work you guys through this. Where the heck is she/he?

If your a true actor you should be able to get into character and feel that you need to do what you need to do. So this should not be a problem if your totally into your character.

I agree with many of the things said. There's nothing weird about being nervous about that. I've had to kiss a lot of people on stage, so it becomes less of a deal after a while of doing it. Take time to get comfortable with each other, that will definitely help. And there should definitely be a few practice kisses. I've heard of people having entire kissing rehearsals where that's all that happens. I don't take it that far, but there's nothing wrong with practicing it a few times. That's why the call it rehearsal!

Focus on the character and focus on the moment. You are having a hard time because you are breaking character. It will only look awkward to the audience if it is awkward for you and it is up to you guys to get past the jitters and stay in that moment. You are not kissing each other, your characters are. Think about why your characters want to kiss and don't let that thought leave your mind during it.

Like Theatre Doc says the director needs to work you guys through this. Some people don't do the actual kiss in rehearsals and then just go for it during the show. I think that is a mistake. You need to desensitize yourself from feeling nervous about it and just as your characters may sit on a particular line, cross the stage, exit or whatever you need to keep that same motivation for the kiss. It is simple stage business. Don't let it mean more then that and you guys will be fine.

Just get on with it, it's the character not you. Definatly practice, but don't hold yourself back because it's embarrassing or what not, this is acting you don't actually have to sleep with the girl.