The actor walks us through his process of learning a role and explains why vocal training is relevant to all of us.
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Brett Owen on Process and the Power of the Voice
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Why Monologue Expert Glenn Alterman Puts Meaning Before Memorization
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A playwright and acting coach offers invaluable advice for anyone engaged in public speaking.
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Joe Chisholm on Method Acting, Memorization, and Moscow
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A talented young actor shares his approach to character and reflects on his training in Moscow.
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Ben Bonnema on Writing Lyrics That Stick
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A musical theater composer sees a correlation between structure and intuition.
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John Benjamin Hickey on the Science and Chemistry of Character
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A Tony Award–winning actor upends the conventional wisdom of learning and understanding.
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Brent Sverdloff on Life-Shaping Literature
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The memorization coach reflects on books that have influenced him.
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Jason O’Connell, A Quick-Change Artist with a Photographic Memory
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This master of disguise explains how comic books influence his ability to learn a role.
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Kelley Curran on Learning the Role of Anna Karenina in Four Days
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A Broadway actor masters a new character in record time during the day—while performing the lead in a Shakespeare play at night.
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What James Miller Learned from Rob Lowe and Allison Janney
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A young actor offers practical advice on memorizing monologues and scene work.
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Kendal Hartse on Learning Multiple Roles for a Single Show
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A Broadway actor talks about preparation for dual roles and the rewards of collaborative improvisation.
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Rocco Dal Vera on Voice Training as an Aid to Memorization
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An author and professor explains how playing with pitch leads to improved mastery of scripts.
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Thomas E. Sullivan and the Power of Practical Aesthetics
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A budding actor tells us how he keeps his focus, with a nod to David Mamet.
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How Repetition and Clarity of Thought Pay Off for Jake Epstein
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This handsome leading man shares his method for mastering constantly changing material in a Broadway musical.
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Jason Butler Harner Recommends Alliteration for the Post-40-Year-Old Brain
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The Broadway actor reflects on pattern-finding and the dangers of Shakespeare in excess.
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Lt. Col. Dave McConnell on Memorizing Literature and Military Regulations
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A senior Army official details how memorization drills fueled his passion for literature and led him to a military career.
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Nate Miller Walks Us Through His “Memory House”
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A stage actor drives home the importance of listening on stage and seeing with the mind’s eye.
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A Private Master Class with Michael Rhodes
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A New York actor provides invaluable tips for anyone who speaks publicly.
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Kate Wetherhead and Greg Mullavey Explain the Relationship Between Memorization and Character
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Two Broadway actors discuss how getting into character helped them learn their lines for Clever Little Lies and other shows.
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Memorizing Shakespeare with Daniel Spector
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Daniel Spector has directed or coached actors in 35 productions of 25 Shakespeare plays. He generously shared his insights into memorization of the Bard’s work.
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