Steal the Show with Michael Port 040 How to be in the Right Emotional, Physical and Mental States When Performing
Nov 2, 2015
Discover how to connect authentically with your audience without succumbing to negative energy. Learn why chasing emotions can hinder performance and how to focus on objectives instead. Michael and Amy discuss the importance of audience interaction and adapting your tactics when faced with resistance. Plus, find out how to maintain trust and energy on stage, even when audience faces are unreadable. They also delve into the art of thoughtful rule-breaking to create memorable moments in your performances.
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Perform With Objectives, Not Fake Emotion
- Actors pursue objectives rather than manufacture emotions to affect others authentically.
- Pursuing an objective propels genuine behavior that resonates with the audience.
Set One Clear Objective And Adjust Tactics
- Before you go on stage, define the objective you want the audience to adopt and how you will pursue it.
- Change tactics mid-presentation if a tactic doesn't move the audience toward your objective.
Use Interaction Proportionate To Earned Trust
- Use audience interaction techniques proportionate to the trust you've earned to change their state.
- If interaction is appropriate, execute a stronger tactic to wake them up and achieve your objective.
