Drama, Monday, Period 2 [6/1]

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"Memorization! This is the thing that frightens off so many people from acting. It's really not as difficult as people make it out to be. The thing to remember is that memorizing a script is sequential; you have cues and reminders that lead you on from line to line. Things to do, especially for those of you in the play this summer." Sophie held up a color-coded script.

"Outline your lines. Colors help trigger memory. Say them aloud. Most actor's memories work on both visual and audio cues-- and you remember your own voice best. Reciting the lines will help you memorize them. Some people also remember if they copy them over in their own handwriting. Do that if it helps. Memory is helped by physical movement; read the script and walk out the cues." Sophie smiled at them all. "Now! Scenes! Break into the pairs I've designated, and rehearse one of the three scenes I've given you. Switch halfway through, and see how different your performance in one character's role is from your partner's, yes?"

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Comments

Re: Chat/listen to the lecture/ look intimidated

[likethegun]

While Sam figured he was pretty good at improv, having lines to work with made things a lot easier, and he took some time to look over the script with genuine concentration.