How to Memorize Lines as an Actor

Here's a little trick i picked up along the way that helps me memorize my lines while on the go. Great for musicians, singers, and pretty much anyone in the arts!

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[LandingCraft1969]

I've used same method for over a decade. I concentrate on others lines first in order to recall my own.

[brandhyze]

@LandingCraft1969 yea....that definitely works too....just pray your scene partner doesn't forget their lines....or somebody better do something. LOL

[kgerdes20]

Never thought about it in this way. I'm going to try this out today for my Best Buy audition tomorrow!

[brandhyze]

@kgerdes20 did you wind up getting the recorder? How did the audition go?

[ETorpedo]

Great and practical tips on memorizing. I agree the tape recorder is very under utilized in learning.

[brandhyze]

@ETorpedo it is....but I feel that helps you to hear what other people hear when you speak....and you can listen to it while you're in transit.....I definitely love using it

[DavyDave1313]

theres no radio sacks where i live....darn

[slowmo410]

i would so do her

[shanapeete]

@knextoys123 I find that most digi cams have a setting for audio recording these days. I use that.

[RamBowMike]

Your in a dang nab bathroom for petes sake. Why would anyone listen to you? LOL

[CANDYMIX07]

i do all plays at my school and my method is to practice the entire conversation while bouncing a ball or tossing a ball with the other person who is in the conversation too :) it helps alot. however, i shall try this new method of yours, it may come in handy <3 so thank you for your help :)

[kgerdes20]

@brandhyze I just used the recorder on my iPhone however, the audition went really well. I didn't get it but it went well. I actually have booked a commercial with Bing.com since them. Its on they youtube channel now. Is all going well with you?

[Scrabbler27]

I have the tallent of remembering peoples Birthdays, dates and peoples induction days. I don't need to learn them.

[brandhyze]

@Shaun3x I know....everyone gives me a hard time for that slip up....as an actor they teach you to just keep going....but I so should have corrected myself :) LOL too funny

[brandhyze]

@browneyedgirl701 no, it was a tiny bathroom, up against the wall....it had the best light in the whole apartment. :) LOL