Chapter
The Psychology Behind Performing in a Long-Running Play
15:54 - 22:03 (06:08)
Performing in a long-running play can be both exhilarating and anxiety-inducing, even after many months of doing the same thing every night. The rush of performing is rooted in a primal feeling that is hard to shake.
Clips
Hugh Laurie happens to watch a play being performed and briefly speaks with the playwright who later meets Emma Thompson through mutual academic interests.
15:54 - 18:03 (02:08)
Chance encounters
Summary
Hugh Laurie happens to watch a play being performed and briefly speaks with the playwright who later meets Emma Thompson through mutual academic interests.
ChapterThe Psychology Behind Performing in a Long-Running Play
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This episode features a discussion about the intersection of mental health and performing arts, specifically theater nerves, where even long-running actors experience trembling and high heart rate on the first night.
18:03 - 22:03 (03:59)
Mental Health and Theater
Summary
This episode features a discussion about the intersection of mental health and performing arts, specifically theater nerves, where even long-running actors experience trembling and high heart rate on the first night. The guest mentioned a book called The Body Holds the Score, which offers six ways to help mental health.