ABSTRACT
Stage fright has several facets and they can emerge beyond the actual performance situation. Acknowledging the signs in rehearsal as well as performance can help actors in seeing what possible effect stage fright is having off-stage. The behaviors associated with stage fright styles are often viewed as unprofessional, but they are ways of managing covert forms of stage fright. In class, rehearsal or in performance, stage fright may manifest in a particular way of being. Stage fright is painful. One of its core aspects are negative thoughts and beliefs about the self. It is natural to employ a defense mechanism or a style of life to avoid facing these distressing notions. The types of negative thoughts and beliefs will be unique to each individual actor with stage fright. Some actors may be guided by negative core beliefs that will affect their performances. Others will be tormented by self-generated negative thoughts about themselves and their talent.
