Memorization for Actors

A practical guide to learning lines, grounded in psychological research on how memory works.

Book Overview

Description

Memorization for Actors explains how memory works and how actors can use that knowledge to learn and remember lines more effectively. It focuses not only on getting the lines into memory, but on being able to access them when needed, including under performance pressure.

Key Reader Benefits

  • Learn lines effectively
  • Remember lines under pressure
  • Understand how memory works

Intended Readership

Professional actors • Drama students • Emerging performers • Acting teachers • Acting coaches • Directors • Performance educators

For Foreign Publishers

Memorization for Actors has already been published in Korean. Other foreign-language rights are available, subject to existing agreements and availability.

For Retailers

The book is available to retailers through Ingram (returnable; standard trade discount).

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Part of the Psychology for Actors Series

Memorization for Actors is one of six books translating psychological research into practical tools for actors and performers.

The series has sold more than 20,000 copies worldwide. The titles can be acquired individually or as a complete series.

Metadata

Author
Alexa Ispas
ISBN-13
978-1-913926-07-6
Publication Date
June 10, 2021
Format
5 × 8 in Trade Paperback
Page Count
108 pages
Retail Price
US $15.99 · UK £11.99 · CAD $22.99 · AUD $23.99
BISAC Subjects
PERFORMING ARTS / General; DRAMA / General
Publisher
Word Bothy