Actors Quote by Ben Brantley
“It's nowhere near as intense as what I imagine an actor experiences backstage, but I feel a fluttering nervousness before a curtain goes up on a play. I mean, any play, anywhere - on Broadway or the Bowery or in a church basement.”
About This Quote
Source Review: Broadway Critique, 2015
The speaker acknowledges backstage nerves but notes they are milder than imagined, reflecting on performance anxiety across venues.
In simple terms: Nervousness before performance.
Key Takeaway
Accept and manage stage nerves.
Themes
anxiety
performance
selfawareness
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
theatrical
psychological
When to use this quote
- acting auditions
- first shows
- public speaking
Key Concepts
psychology
theater
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you channel nervous energy?
- What techniques reduce stage fright?
A Different Perspective
Nervousness can still impair performance.
