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Stage Fright and Legendary Pianist Vladimir Horowitz

Vladimir Horowitz, a name synonymous with piano virtuosity, is as well-known for his exceptional performances as he is for his…

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Stage Fright in Different Cultures: A Global Perspective

Stage fright, also known as performance anxiety, is a common experience worldwide. While it affects people in every corner of…

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Stage Fright Science: What Happens in the Brain?

Stage fright, also known as performance anxiety, is a common experience. Even seasoned performers can feel it. This post will…

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History of Stage Fright in the Performing Arts

Stage fright—also known as performance anxiety—has been part of the performing arts for ages. Even seasoned actors, musicians, and public…

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Stage Fright: What You Absolutely, Positively Need to Know

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Lorde Cowers at Coachella

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Zayn Malik’s Stage Fright No Show

It was to be a triumphant moment as a solo artist fo former One Direction member Zayn Malik, but stage…

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Anxiety Robs Australian Swimmers at Olympics

The Olympic Games in Rio should have provided Australian swimmers with lots of opportunities for glory. Going into the Games,…

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Tell it to the Dogs

Bonnie Auslander, the director of the Kogod Center for Business Communications, shares her technique of having speakers practice in front…

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NYT Article on Smart Apps for Stage Fright

A recent article in the Personal Tech section of the New York Times reviews a number of smartphone apps that…

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Speech Fright: Reporter Reinforces Common Misconception

Donna Vickroy writes about her battle with speech fright in a recent online article for the Chicago Tribune. The piece…

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The Yips & Ernie Els

The yips finds Ernie Els. Millions have watched The epic meltdown in the day since it has happened. Four-time major…

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Stage Fright & Speech Fright: Infographic of Surprising Facts

When it comes to speech fright and stage fright, there’s likely quite a bit you don’t know. I certainly didn’t until…

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Michael Bay & the Terrible, Horrible Very Bad Speech Fright Day

Speech fright can be painful to watch, and this video certainly proves it. However, it seems to be painful in…

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Stage Fright & 'American Idol' Sonika Vaid

One of the standout performers in the final season of “American Idol,” Sonika Vaid, is no stranger to stage fright.…

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Actor Jonathan Gillard Daly on Stage Fright

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Lamaze for stage fright. Wait, what?

If you’re an American parent, there’s a good chance you and/or your spouse relied on the Lamaze technique during childbirth.…

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Stage Fright: PJ Gallagher's Reality Bites

From RTÉ Ten: Comedian PJ Gallagher has secretly battled with stage fright since he first erupted onto our screens with…

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Stage Fright: Joe Kowan's TED Talk

Folk singer Joe Kowan’s TED talk about his long battle with stage fright.…

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Bill Hader

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Alan Rickman

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Andrea Bocelli

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Adele’s Fear of the Stage

No popular artist is bigger these days than the British singer-songwriter Adele, and few have been as open about their…

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Stage Fright: Is a Little a Good Thing?

One of the most common things you hear people say about stage fright is that being a little nervous is…

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