Watcher: Yes, I am sure that wil help… “I am up here skating and my parents & my brother are watching me, totally naked together with a bunch of strangers!”
My 4-year-old granddaughter did a Christmas play with her pre-school class. Didn’t seem nervous at all, but then, she’s really social and enjoys performing.
when I was about 5 my parents put me in skating. The performance we eventually practiced for was Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs. I couldn’t stay upright very well, I was given the role of Dopey. People thought the falling was rehearsed and therefore perfect.
Actors, athletes, and many others (including priest & preachers) suffer bouts of stage fright of various degrees prior to performing in front of an audience.
Most will tell you that if they didn’t have a bit of nervousness, they’d be more worried because they were too complacent.
As a musician, I find solo work less stressful than playing with a group. It’s one thing to embarrass myself, another to wreck a piece for my bandmates.
I can just imagine this exchange betwee n Elle and Elizabeth: Elle: “You’ll do fine, Elizabeth. Break a leg!” Elizabeth: “‘Break a leg’? But Mom, that’s what I’m afraid of!” ; )
Baarorso almost 5 years ago
If you feel too scared, Elizabeth,then don’t do it. “Behold the turtle. Every time he sticks his neck out he gets his head chopped off.”
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
I wonder how the fairy queen is doing since the toilet emergency.
Watcher almost 5 years ago
Just imagine them all naked as the saying goes.
Sisterdame almost 5 years ago
Watcher: Yes, I am sure that wil help… “I am up here skating and my parents & my brother are watching me, totally naked together with a bunch of strangers!”
M2MM almost 5 years ago
Why are the organizers always the oblivious, who think that all this effort should be “fun” ? Don’t they remember being children?
asrialfeeple almost 5 years ago
Time to bite the bullet, Liz. You looks awesome and you’ll do great!!
MagOctopus almost 5 years ago
The butterflies in the belly just make it more fun. That’s part of the magic.
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
Those feelings just make it more awesome when you nail it!
Dobber Premium Member almost 5 years ago
1. Where are your glasses? 2. I’d bet there isn’t anyone in that audience who would happily exchange places with you.
tripwire45 almost 5 years ago
My 4-year-old granddaughter did a Christmas play with her pre-school class. Didn’t seem nervous at all, but then, she’s really social and enjoys performing.
keltii almost 5 years ago
when I was about 5 my parents put me in skating. The performance we eventually practiced for was Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs. I couldn’t stay upright very well, I was given the role of Dopey. People thought the falling was rehearsed and therefore perfect.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 5 years ago
There are actors who experience stage fright. 2 that I read about were Sir Laurence Olivier and Tea Leoni. You would never know it.
Sassy's Mom almost 5 years ago
Elizabeth, I’ve always felt the same way just before a performance, but once it all begins it all comes back!
Linguist almost 5 years ago
Actors, athletes, and many others (including priest & preachers) suffer bouts of stage fright of various degrees prior to performing in front of an audience.
Most will tell you that if they didn’t have a bit of nervousness, they’d be more worried because they were too complacent.
Snolep almost 5 years ago
As a musician, I find solo work less stressful than playing with a group. It’s one thing to embarrass myself, another to wreck a piece for my bandmates.
kathleenhicks62 almost 5 years ago
“Fun!”
ellisaana Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I love the drawing in the last panel. Without showing their feet, it is still obvious they are on skates.
cmxx almost 5 years ago
Forget imagining naked. Realize instead that everyone in that audience (except Michael) is rooting for you and wants you to enjoy yourself.
Baarorso almost 5 years ago
I can just imagine this exchange betwee n Elle and Elizabeth: Elle: “You’ll do fine, Elizabeth. Break a leg!” Elizabeth: “‘Break a leg’? But Mom, that’s what I’m afraid of!” ; )
gcarlson almost 5 years ago
“Make your butterflies fly in formation.” – Source forgotten
Iwa Iniki almost 5 years ago
Stage freight is good because it helps you perform better.
circleM almost 5 years ago
Whenever I had to be on stage for whatever reason I just blurred the audience out in my mind so they were just a big blob.
chain gang charlie almost 5 years ago
Another reason why when asked what would I do If I could live it “Over Again” …
I reply " I wouldn’t…once was enough…."
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lindz.coop Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Sure sounds like fun…NOT.