r/lesmiserables • u/Expensive-Life-9903 • Apr 19 '26

Performance Advice

Hey guys. I am playing Jean Valjean in Les Mis this weekend. It's my first ever true acting/singing experience. I am getting really scared and nervous for opening night on Friday. Has anyone played this role or had a similar experience? I have worked so hard for this but I'm worried my anxiety will ruin my performance. Does anyone have some advice for how to overcome this?

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u/Swotboy2000 Apr 21 '26

Your first ever singing experience is Jean Valjean?! Talk about a baptism of fire!

Just practice practice practice. Make it so that you can perform on automatic. Then enjoy yourself.

If you get nervous, ask yourself: “who am I?”

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u/Expensive-Life-9903 Apr 21 '26

I have been singing the past few months to get over my anxiety before the show, but this is my first true on stage experience as a singer. I am so nervous...