A member of the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line uses a dance analogy to explain how she mastered a non-musical role.
Read MoreSinger-Songwriter Mick Lynch on Muscle Memory
This Irish entertainer with a golden voice tells how he memorizes cover songs, as well as the periodic table—for fun!
Read MoreJazz Virtuoso Benji Kaplan Steeps Himself in the Character of His Music
A composer and performer of Brazilian-style jazz reveals the physical, psychological, and emotional immersion through which he learns his music.
Read MoreBrent Sverdloff on Life-Shaping Literature
The memorization coach reflects on books that have influenced him.
Read MoreJason O’Connell, A Quick-Change Artist with a Photographic Memory
This master of disguise explains how comic books influence his ability to learn a role.
Read MoreKelley Curran on Learning the Role of Anna Karenina in Four Days
A Broadway actor masters a new character in record time during the day—while performing the lead in a Shakespeare play at night.
Read MoreHow Bree Elrod Memorizes Lines That Change Nightly
A master of character reveals her secrets of immersion—and the special meaning of a mix tape.
Read MoreLearning Foreign Languages More Effectively with Ulrike Rettig
A polyglot teaches us how to improve our mastery of a foreign language.
Read MoreLincoln Stoller on the Science and Metaphysics of Memory in the Body
A scientist and hypnotherapist takes the concept of muscle memory to new levels.
Read MoreRinne Groff’s Approach to Writing Memorable (and Award-Winning) Plays
A New York playwright explores a “build in intensity” as a way to master a text.
Read MoreWhat James Miller Learned from Rob Lowe and Allison Janney
A young actor offers practical advice on memorizing monologues and scene work.
Read MoreKendal Hartse on Learning Multiple Roles for a Single Show
A Broadway actor talks about preparation for dual roles and the rewards of collaborative improvisation.
Read MoreRocco Dal Vera on Voice Training as an Aid to Memorization
An author and professor explains how playing with pitch leads to improved mastery of scripts.
Read MoreWhat App Helps David Josefsberg Learn His Lines?
A Broadway triple-threat shares his secrets for overcoming obstacles and mastering dialogue.
Read MoreSarah Goodwin Teaches Us How to Look at Faces
A professional illustrator reveals what she sees in the faces of Jay Z, Jon Bon Jovi, and Jennifer Grey.
Why James Gleason Lives and Breathes His Character
A Broadway actor discusses commitment and the importance of staying in character.
Read MorePeter Alexander on the Persistence of Musical Memory
A composer for musical theater reveals what makes melodies and lyrics stick.
Read MoreThomas E. Sullivan and the Power of Practical Aesthetics
A budding actor tells us how he keeps his focus, with a nod to David Mamet.
Read MoreHow Repetition and Clarity of Thought Pay Off for Jake Epstein
This handsome leading man shares his method for mastering constantly changing material in a Broadway musical.
Read MoreJenna Gavigan on Science and Sexuality Off-Broadway
The stage and screen actress explains her preparation for a role in a provocative new play about sexual identity.
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