Description
Deal with conditions that cause stage fright, such as time limits, the audience and stress.
Alternative labels
overcome stage anxiety
coping with stage fright
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Cope with stage fright is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Puppeteer: Puppeteers perform shows by manipulating puppets such as hand puppets or marionettes. Their performance is based on a script and the movements of the puppets have to be synchronised with the speech and music. Puppeteers may write their own scripts and design and create their own puppets.
Singer: Singers are professional musicians, skilled in the use of their voice as a musical instrument, with different vocal ranges. They perform for live audiences and for recordings in different musical genres.
Variety artist: Variety artists are multi-disciplinary artists who master in at least two of the following disciplines: comedy, dance, singing, circus arts, object manipulation and illusionism. They perform solo or collectively, may appear in music variety shows, cabaret, musicals and other entertainment events. Their artistic performance is characterised by the blending of arts, styles and disciplines.
Musician: Musicians perform a vocal or musical part that can be recorded or played for an audience. They have know-how and practice of one or many instruments or using their voice. The musician can also write and transcribe music.
Optional skill
Cope with stage fright is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Cope with stage fright – ESCO