A veteran illustrator walks us through the organized chaos of his imagination.
Read MoreJoe Medeiros on Memorizing Foreign Language Monologues
This resourceful artist shows us how to memorize in a language we don’t know and how disruptions can actually be gifts.
Read MoreHow Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk Brings Classic Tales to Life
To conjure up his tales, a veteran yarn spinner relies on the "story train," the magic of threes, and alliterative pictures.
Read MoreLt. Col. Dave McConnell on Memorizing Literature and Military Regulations
A senior Army official details how memorization drills fueled his passion for literature and led him to a military career.
Read MoreNate Miller Walks Us Through His “Memory House”
A stage actor drives home the importance of listening on stage and seeing with the mind’s eye.
Read MoreKathy Nelsen Combats Our Addiction to Distraction
What one spa director is doing to stop people from taking their phones into communal baths.
Read More“Stress Coach” Jordan Friedman on Memory Under Pressure
A stress management expert teaches us how to better manage tension in our lives and be more nimble mentally.
Read MoreA Private Master Class with Michael Rhodes
A New York actor provides invaluable tips for anyone who speaks publicly.
Read MoreNew Yorker Cartoonist Danny Shanahan on Finding Inspiration
The veteran cartoonist lets us in on his creative process and shows off his artwork.
Read MorePatricia Ryan Madson on Improvisation and Mental Agility
The author and Stanford professor drives home the therapeutic benefits of improvisation in interpersonal relationships, including interactions with Alzheimer’s patients.
Read MoreMuseum Director Nick Capasso on the Power of Visual Literacy
An art historian stirs up our imagination with Surrealism and the merits of knowing how to decode imagery.
Read MoreA Brief, Memorable Encounter with Harvey Fierstein
The gravel-voiced actor shares his distaste for a certain shortcut around memorization.
Read MoreKate Wetherhead and Greg Mullavey Explain the Relationship Between Memorization and Character
Two Broadway actors discuss how getting into character helped them learn their lines for Clever Little Lies and other shows.
Read MoreHow Denise Summerford Conquered a 56-page Monologue
How did this actress use a technique invented by the Ancient Greeks to memorize her material?
Read MorePhillip Boykin Reveals His Approach to Memorization
The rumbling bass-baritone Phillip Boykin explains why he has an easier time remembering names than lyrics.
Read MoreCharles Busch on Cabaret, Sondheim, and Acting in His Own Plays
Actor, writer, and drag legend Charles Busch holds forth on his loathe/hate relationship with memorization.
Read MoreMemorizing Shakespeare with Daniel Spector
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.
Read MoreColin Quinn Riffs on Memorization
The comedian shares his method for tackling his lines in his hilarious one-man show, The New York Story.
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