Memorization for Actors

by Alexa Ispas

Imagine if you could learn your lines in half the time yet feel confident they will roll off your tongue when needed.

Memorization for Actors provides you with a range of practical psychology tools and a bullet-proof memorization process that will put you miles ahead of the competition.

Read this book and • How to become a master at learning your lines• Simple tricks to learn more lines in less time• Advanced tools to turbo-charge your memorization process• Proven strategies to remember your lines in high stress situations• When to schedule your memorization sessions for maximum effect

Short enough to read in an afternoon, yet jam-packed with practical advice, Memorization for Actors will transform your acting career.

Alexa Ispas holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. The books in her Psychology for Actors Series provide actors with proven psychology techniques to thrive and build a successful career.

Genres: Self Help

92 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 30, 2021

Reviews

[Nina Dolan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful and inspiring ways to allow actors better skills when memorizing lines. I appreciated how short and compact this read was and yet how much science backed information was shared to coincide with memorization exercises.

[erick hinojosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Simple it’s genius!

It’s really quite easy to incorporate these techniques into a concrete way towards memorization. The simple step by step way each lesson is explained and the many uses for each step allow the subconscious to do it’s night work. Thank you for the very valid way psychology can be used for a variety of tools all over the spectrum of human development! I Will be looking at the complete collection of your series and incorporating this for memorization all across the board!

[JR Simons · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good overview of a lot of principles I already knew. I would have liked a more bullet-pointed organization of the material as well as more documentation, which I would have expected from a PhD but didn’t get with this. Additionally, a summary of the material that could be turned into a handout for acting students or drama club members would have been advantageous as well.

[Marshall J. · Rating 1 out of 5]

Really?

I believe the term is fluff. That's what this book is. It's a quick read and contains nothing of value whether you're an actor, entrepreneur, pilot or politician. You would most likely learn more about memorization from a high school or college student than Alexa Ispas. His name I will soon forget. Too bad I can't get my money back.

[Camila · Rating 4 out of 5]

It doesn't say anything really new, but I found it very helpful, considering it takes those methods we kind of already knew about, and then organizes them, giving the reader a whole process to memorize their lines.
I give it 4 stars.

[Jeremy Wortham · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Memorization for Actors" by Alexa Ispas offers a practical and encouraging guide for performers looking to conquer the often-daunting task of learning lines. Ispas breaks down the process into manageable techniques, emphasizing understanding and active engagement with the text rather than rote repetition. The book provides a variety of exercises and strategies tailored to different learning styles, addressing common challenges actors face. While concise, it delivers valuable insights and actionable advice that can empower actors to approach memorization with more confidence and effectiveness. It's a worthwhile read for both seasoned professionals and those just starting out.

[Anthony Smitha · Rating 4 out of 5]

concise and direct

I approve. The author doesn’t hold that a trick supplants real work. The author does hold that a framework added to real work holds long-lasting results, and the more that you implement the framework, the easier it will be to use in the future.

[Trystan Davies · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful advice

Good advice here for the task. I would have liked more examples relating to scripts etc and to drama theory. The kindle version also has one sentence paragraphs which makes it difficult to read.

[Rudy Salo · Rating 5 out of 5]

straight forward and easily digestible advice

I am glad to know I was intuitively doing some of the things this book suggested. After reading it and trying to do lines I feel way more confident and positive about my memorization skills. So it started working immediately.

[David R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple yet Profound guidance

This book provided straightforward, practical guidance while encouraging those of us that have succumbed to the myth that we can’t memorize well. We can and will! Thank you for this book!

[Eliot Cuduco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical, simple and useful

It is a very good, simple, relevant, and very practical book for memorization not just for actors. I think it is very useful for memorization in general.

[Lloyd Darko · Rating 5 out of 5]

incredible read!

This book really is amazing! Can’t believe how good it is as an actor who has difficulty memorising! This book is my saving grace! On my way to read the rest of the series

[Bruce Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breakthrough

This book is excellent; easy to read and has given me key breakthroughs about memorization! I will be putting into practice!

[Emmanuel Afuwape · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is well presented

It is well presented. And, there are sections where the author explains how to turn her theory into doable actions. It's very helpful.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

some very useful insights

Much of the information is familiar if you have read other books on memory and memorization. She does make a few connections that I had not considered, and well worth adding your arsenal should you be in the performing arts.

[Steve Preda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good starter text for actors

Good starter text for actors and performers. A common sense guide. The 7 item chunking approach is a neat concept.

[Marny Bixler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Choosing this rating

This book is an easy read. It’s exact and to the point. Definitely one that I will keep for future reference.

[Evan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually a pretty helpful guide.

[Sonia · Rating 5 out of 5]

a must read for any actor

Compact and direct. Exactly what an actor needs to learn a few tips and feel more confident about learning lines.

[Rodrigo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple but effective

It really gives you very clear tools to have an amazing memory. Now I am very confident. Totally worth it for actors struggling with memorization.

[Victor Agreda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm often skeptical of memory books, but this one had practical tips and strategies that I applied and which helped me memorize my lines -- something I have struggled with in the past!

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful

The author gives useful tools that you can implement in memorizing your lines. I look forward to setting these tools into motion in the future.

[CHAMOISEAU · Rating 5 out of 5]

clever , actionable , realistic

Great advices that will help many acting students to demystify the line learning process and focus on delivering a true performance on D day .