How can I develop better stage presence?

Franziska_75 DE 📗 Student 👁 46 ⚑ Report Theater

I've been performing in an amateur theater for two years now, and I've noticed that I somehow come across as invisible on stage. The other actors have this natural charisma, but I just don't have it. What can I actually train to appear more present?

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The most important thing is probably that you need to make yourself more present before you come across as present on stage - sounds weird, but a lot of beginners hide behind their role instead of embodying it. Try making deliberately bigger movements, holding your gaze, and fidgeting less; often you come across as invisible because you seem low-energy. Rehearsing with the other actors helps too - watch how they command space and work with their voice, and ask them for tips instead of just observing.

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