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Written by triplethreat
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At some point or another, particularly if you are a leading lady/man type, you will have to endure your first stage kiss. This can be a stressful occasion, but often the worrying you endure ahead of time is actually much worse than the act itself! Here are some tips for making your first stage kiss a little less uncomfortable.
- Being good friends (or at least friendly) with your counterpart makes a huge difference. If you can laugh about it, it makes it WAY less awkward.
- This may seem obvious, but a reminder doesn't hurt: Kissing someone does not mean you are really in love. This is theatre. Get over it.
- Think about the romance and tension of the moment, not the kiss itself, because that is what the audience should be thinking about too. Usually it is the moment right before the kiss that will make the audience member's heart skip a beat.
- Be considerate of your counterpart. Brush your teeth before rehearsal. Breath mints are your friend! Feel free to use lip balm but not right before - no one likes greasy lips!
- Once you rehearse it a few times, it really does become just another stage direction. Pick up a prop, walk to centerstage, kiss the guy.... just another bit of blocking.
- Be prepared for a little razzing from the chorus members. It seems funny when you're not the one doing it. (If it really makes you uncomfortable though, speak to your director.)
- A little awkwardness can actually make the kiss look a little more realistic! Think about it - how many of your first kisses were picture perfect?
- Once you get out there in front of an audience, you'll be so in character you won't even think about it!
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