Everyone can happen to act sometimes. Whether it's a school play or a national production, there is always one thing that actors hate doing: learning the lines of a script. It's important because if someone doesn't learn their lines, the whole show suffers. There are no shortcuts, but here are some tips.
Steps
Step 1. Read the script and understand the meanings
You need to know what's going on so you understand the motivations behind your character's lines.
Get into character. If you don't know what it means: it means being the person / creature you are playing, walk, talk like her, identify with the character to make it more realistic
Step 2. Walk around the room while repeating lines aloud
You should practice as if you were on stage or on the radio, or in real life. During the show, you will not be able to repeat in mind.
Ask a relative or friend to help you learn them, read other characters' lines, give you suggestions on missing words or with wrong emphasis
Step 3. Learn the attacks
If you know the lines - but not when to say them - that's a problem. You have to learn the last piece of the line from whoever precedes you, or the events leading up to yours, to know when to say your lines.
Step 4. Recite the parts of the script you appear in while learning the lines
It will be more realistic, and it will also help you improve your performance.
Step 5. Unzip the job
Memorize a little at a time. You can look at the scene for the first time, then break it down into groups of bars. Learn a few lines at a time, and keep reviewing - even if you know them. Continuing to review them will give you more confidence.
Step 6. Don't be shocked by the amount of lines to learn
If you see a long speech, break it down into smaller parts and you'll be able to memorize it. It could be very nice to have a lot of lines, just make sure you learn them all, and interpret them believing them.
Step 7. Enjoy
Acting is work, but it can also be a lot of fun. By having fun, you will be able to excel much more easily. You will be able to learn the lines more easily while having fun, otherwise you will get bored and will not be able to concentrate for too long.
Step 8. Take breaks
It is very important to take breaks, preferably after some time. The amount of time between one break and another varies depending on the actor, but it doesn't matter if others need less break. Everyone has their own times!
Step 9. Drink lots of water
Always keep a glass of water with you. It will help you a lot to focus. Also, it might be helpful to have some sweets. If you get stressed, stop for a moment, eat something sweet, and resume.
Step 10. Say the lines by yourself during the day
When you are walking or driving to do things you should be doing anyway, repeat the lines. Incorporate evidence into your daily routine.
Advice
- Highlight your lines with a bright color, to make them easier to find; to see and remember.
- Do not overdo it. If you spend all day studying, you will get tired and bored. Take breaks throughout the day.
- As you learn the lines, keep reviewing. If you know them perfectly, keep practicing. Sounds bad but when you try, it works.
- Write and rewrite the lines. Practice before bed, or when you wake up, for fun.
- Don't think about anything else. Fill your stomach in advance, do some mental exercises to relax, and then start trying.
- Try to improvise new lines, to fill in missing information, in case your colleague forgets their lines.
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Talk to other actors and ask for suggestions. They will have helpful advice.
If you're stressing yourself out too much, take a break
- Go to shows in your spare time - it will help you to see other people doing what you are trying to do too.
- Write the first letter of each word of a line on a piece of paper, look at the paper and say the complete words. For example “I'm going to the store” becomes: “Y a a n”.
- Cover the lines and write the whole scene, then check if you have written them right.
