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In
Stop Memorizing Your Lines, acclaimed Director and Acting coach Loren E. Chadima introduces an innovative methodology tailored precisely for the rapid demands of contemporary acting work.
Unlike traditional methods that assume weeks of rehearsal time, Chadima's system equips actors to deliver compelling performances with less than 24 hours notice. This practical guide distils the wisdom of Stanislavsky, Strasburg, Meisner, and other masters into nine essential questions that form a repeatable framework for authentic character development. Through this scientific approach, actors learn to internalize rather than merely memorizing lines, creating performances that stand out in self-tapes and on set. Chadima's students have secured roles alongside industry heavyweights in projects featured on major streaming platforms, studio films, and prestigious film festivals-all by applying these nine transformative questions.
This book is perfect for working actors, acting students, and performers seeking to elevate their acting and audition success in today's competitive digital casting landscape.
List of contents
Students TestimonialsAcknowledgementsINTRODUCTIONAn Introduction: How I went from throwing up before an audition to a standing ovation
Chapter 1The problem with memorizing lines by rote first
Chapter 2What is technique and what does it have to do with memorizing lines?
THE 9 QUESTIONS OF INTENTIONAL ACTINGTHE 9 QUESTIONSChapter 3Question #1: What is the scene about?
Chapter 4Question #2: How do I relate to my character in the scene? What would it be like if it happened to me?
QUIZ #1Chapter 5Question #3: What is the experience in the scene?
Chapter 6: Intention Question #4: What do you want the other person to do or say?
Chapter 7: Intention Part 2
Question #4: What do you want the other person to do or say?
Chapter 8: Motivation
Question #5: Why do I need my intention right now?
Chapter 9Question #6: What's at stake if I don't get what I need?
QUIZ #2Chapter 10Question #7: What am I listening for?
Chapter 11Question #8: Who's the most important person in the scene?
Chapter 12Question #9: How can doing this scene benefit me?
Chapter 13No. You still can't memorize your lines. Beat it out!
Chapter 14Now can I practice my lines? Internalization vs. Memorization
QUIZ #3WHAT'S NEXT?Chapter 15Drop the Script, The Teleprompter, The Ear Prompt and Your Plan:
How to Practice the 9 Questions
Chapter 16Assessment: How to pick your best take and be UNDENIABLE!.........
Chapter 17A new way to be an Undeniable Actor
APPENDIXAbout the AuthorQuiz AnswersTo The Parents/Guardians of Young ActorsThe 9 Questions Template - ExampleEnd NotesIndex
About the author
Loren E. Chadima is an award-winning acting coach, filmmaker, and actor. She is recognized as one of the "Best Acting Coaches in the U.S." and the creator of The 9 Questions of Intentional Acting, her methods have played a pivotal role in helping hundreds of performers to work alongside renown actors in major films and television.
