What is the distinction between learning in front of an audience and solo. When you are in front of an audience it forces you to perform. Learning requires mistakes which is less comfortable when visible. BUt when it's visible it's more pressing to address, which makes you learn more effectivly. The feedback is good because of the solutions it provides but bad because it puts you into a non natural state. Ways to overcome... Practice Acknowledge that it's a non natural state and create a character Prioritize maxing comfort and familiarity with being yourself on stage Practice in front of a weak audience and build up.