How to Memorize a Shakespeare Scene
Shakespeare scenes can be challenging because of how the lines and poetry of one character are interwoven with another character. Learn the best way to go about memorizing a Shakespeare scene.
Stanislavsky Sucked at Memorizing Lines
Yes, you read that title correctly. The godfather of modern acting himself, Constantin Stanislavsky, by his own admission, was horrible at memorizing lines.
How to Use Exercise to Turboboost Line Memorization
Exercise increases cognitive function and helps improve memory and learning. Learn how to use exercise as a tool to improve your line memorization.
How to Use Sleep to Supercharge Line Memorization
Sleep is essential to learning. It clears waste from the brain and consolidates memories for effective recall and retention. Learn how to use sleep strategically to your advantage for effective line memorization.
To Be Or Not to Be: The Best Way to Memorize a Shakespeare Monologue
This post will show you step-by-step the best way to memorize a Shakespeare monologue using Hamlet's "To be or not to be" speech as a model.
The Best Way to Memorize Your Cues in a Scene: 7 Steps Using the Link System
Sometimes actors don't so much have a problem memorizing their lines. The real difficulty lies in memorizing their cues. In this post, I'll teach you an easy method to memorize cues using a mnemonic method called The Link System.
Acting Truthfully With Strong Emotion - Part 2: Outside In
Emotion is both psychological and physiological. In Part 2 of this post, I give you my physiologically-based tips for acting with real emotion.
The Best Acting Books for Auditions
Performances are one thing, auditions are another. To improve your audition skills and strategies, check out these four books.
Acting Truthfully With Strong Emotion - Part 1: Inside Out
Emotion: it's what earns actors Academy Awards. How do they do it? What's the secret sauce? Here are my thorough, in-depth tips for acting with real emotion.
How to Play Anger in a Scene: A Guide With Helpful Examples
As an actor, how do you play anger convincingly in a scene? Here I give my strategies along with example scenes from movies.
Productivity and Time Management for Actors
Actors typically live very hectic lives. With so much to juggle, it's important to have decent time management skills. Here are my tips to help you reduce distractions and use your time wisely.
How to Play an Evil Character (Mwahaha!)
Everyone loves a good villain. How does an actor take on such a role and enter that twisted headspace? Here are my tips for exploring the dark side.