A memory expert and magician who was a favorite guest of Johnny Carson’s, he astonished audiences by reeling off the names of hundreds of people he had only just met.
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Benjamin Cardona on the Magic of Mapping and Movement in Memorization
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An actor, writer, and director reveals how objects and motion can ground actors in their roles.
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Baby Powder for Alligators: A Geology Lesson
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Discover an ancient memory technique to help you learn long lists.
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Brett Owen on Process and the Power of the Voice
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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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Micah Candiotti-Pacheco on Memorizing the Sounds and the Silence
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A young musician reflects on his process for learning both familiar and unfamiliar works.
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Derek Henriksen on the Importance of Character in Memorization
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A rising young actor seeks balance between becoming his character and not getting lost in it.
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Seraph Brass on the Virtues of Knowing Your Part by Heart
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Members of this all-female brass ensemble reveal how they learn—and teach others—to memorize music.
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Valerie Kingston on the Power of Clear Communication
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An accent reduction coach reminds us that it’s not what you say but what others hear.
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Remembering Backstories with Left Bank Books
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How do book dealers remember the backstories of the volumes they sell and seek out?
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Greg Skura and the Magical Power of Curiosity
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A New York–based actor and executive coach offers a surefire way to banish anxiety both on stage and off.
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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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Seven Memory Techniques for a Digital Age
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Memorization Coach Brent Sverdloff says technology can dull our perception and recall—but it doesn't have to.
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Prudence Wright Holmes on Memorable Monologue Auditions
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“The monologue detective” has three guidelines to help actors find and master the most suitable audition monologue.
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Audrey Rapoport on Better Living Though Improv
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Script or no script, this comedic actor is at the top of her game.
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Actor Jeremy Davidson on Emotional Honesty
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The stage and screen actor talks about his passion for performing in new plays—and much more.
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Puzzle Constructor Michael Blake on Mental Agility
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One man’s passion for word play leads to the construction of ever more challenging puzzles.
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To Remember, Q. Smith Walks the Walk and Talks the Talk
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A Broadway actress explains how hyperawareness of her environment helped her learn a role.
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Chris Sams Sings the Praises of His Favorite Improv Game
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An experienced improvisation coach reveals how a simple game unifies a team in remarkable ways.
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Carole Schweid on Using Rhythm to Overcome the (Rehearsal) Blues
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A member of the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line uses a dance analogy to explain how she mastered a non-musical role.
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