Drama, Monday, Period 2 [6/1]

[magdaofslovenia.livejournal.com]

"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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Re: Scenes!

[likethegun]

Sam shook his head. "No, but it's always seemed like fun. Is that the scene you want to do?" he asked, pointing to the script she had."

Re: Scenes!

[17andinfected.livejournal.com]

"Yeah," Shilo said, while handing the script to him so he could look it over. "I recognized the title. The Tempest was one of my mother's favorites."

Re: Scenes!

[likethegun]

"Really?" Sam said, taking note of the way she said was. "That seems like a good choice then. I, uh, suppose I should let you be the girl, huh?"

Re: Scenes!

[17andinfected.livejournal.com]

"Unless you really want to be Miranda," Shilo replied with a small smile. "We may have to do some editing, since there's a third person in this scene."