Shakespeare said, "All the world's a stage," but that's more true for some of us than others. There are brave souls among us who literally live their lives on stage (at least their working lives). Actors are known for their ability to drop everything and perform, whether that be on stage, or on a television or movie set. But if you've never been a stage actor, you probably aren't familiar with that particular brand of stress. You can't yell "cut," there are no re-takes, and you learn how the audience felt about your performance pretty much immediately.

The jump from screen to stage is a big one, and one some of the most famous film stars have struggled with. Luckily, there are steps you can take to make the transition a bit easier-- and to keep you from hiding in a corner backstage as the curtain rises.