I have a confession to make: I'm not an actor. In fact, the only time I've been on stage (except for a stint as Tiny Tim in 2nd grade) was when our theater company needed a cop to carry off a decapitated head. My one line was: "Chillcor - cheap, safe, forever." I have to tell you, I got really nervous every night before my big scene.

Overcoming Stage Fright
By Ruth Kulerman

Here's a note from a reader, which elicited today's subject:

"The audition process can be HECK! My biggest hurdle? FEAR. Yikes! I'm guessing and hoping that more and more auditions will help tame that monster. Do you have any tips for me?"

Fear is the deadliest of all performing traps. Let's hold a mirror up to the monster called "stage fright."