Anxiety Quote by Molly Gordon
“I had a conversation with my girlfriends the other day about how sometimes you can't cry when you're shooting a scene, and the minute they yell 'Cut,' you're sobbing. It's performance anxiety.”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: The Actor's Journey, 2020
Performance anxiety can surface after a scene ends, revealing the deep emotional investment actors have in their roles.
In simple terms: Actors may cry after a scene ends.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and process post‑scene emotions.
Themes
acting
anxiety
emotion
performance
mental health
Mood
vulnerable
empathetic
Type
psychological
practical
When to use this quote
- Film set
- stage
- therapy
Key Concepts
Emotional release
professional coping
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decompress after intense scenes?
- What supports help manage performance anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing feelings can harm well‑being.
