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October/2023

DEFEATING STAGE FEAR

Earlier, I had stage fear, but this term I got rid of I got inspired by him, and came close to defeating
it. I had two experiences that helped me: first, my my stage fear. That day, I was one of only four
catwalk trophy, and next, the play on Theatre members who got collar mics.

Nite at VIS. I’ll tell you about the play. It was
called ‘Brighter Still’, and was based on a Jataka Soon, the 14th came, and I wore kurta pajamas
tale. and a waistcoat. The Art teacher painted a
moustache on my face, and the director placed a
First, the director of our play asked me if I would crown on my head. Finally, the big day came, and I
like to be the King in the play. I said, “Yes, m’am,” hoped that it would not rain. We waited
and I added, “When is the play gonna happen?” until 4:15 p.m. in our dorms. Then the director
gave us our costumes. The 6th graders got ready

She said, “16th September, and we’re starting the first, and at 4:30 p.m., we 5th graders got ready.
practice on 30th August.”
Suddenly, there was bad news. It was raining, and
I said, “Okay, ma'am,” and went back to my den. the venue had to be changed! I was super scared,
but unexpectedly, I did the play well. By the end

After a few days of writing exams and waiting, of the play, I realized I had got rid of my stage
the practice began. At first, I struggled to learn my fear.
lines, but slowly, I picked up my dialogues. The co-
director said, “On 12th September is the full audio At the end, after the play, I got picked up by my
rehearsal, and on 14th is the full dress and audio parents.
rehearsal.”
Aadithya Reddy (5)

Ma’am said, “By 8th September, you have to learn
your lines.” I felt scared that I would not be ready
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on time. At the end of the practice session that
day, Ma’am said, “Whoever wants to practise and
learn their lines, come and take your script,” and
many children came forward, including me.

After dinner, when I took my script and practised
it while I was walking, I was surprised to find that
I already knew my lines, and this gave me
courage to fight my stage fear.

The days went by until the 12th arrived. That day,

the co-director was saying, “Come on, you can
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defeat your stage fear!”