An actor, writer, and director reveals how objects and motion can ground actors in their roles.
Read MoreBenjamin Cardona on the Magic of Mapping and Movement in Memorization
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Six Surprising Things Antonia Kasper Did to Memorize Her One-Woman Show
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The writer and star of 45 Coffee Dates reveals why performing one’s own material is harder than expected—and how to move forward.
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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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“Stress Coach” Jordan Friedman on Memory Under Pressure
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A stress management expert teaches us how to better manage tension in our lives and be more nimble mentally.
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A Private Master Class with Michael Rhodes
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A New York actor provides invaluable tips for anyone who speaks publicly.
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Patricia Ryan Madson on Improvisation and Mental Agility
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The author and Stanford professor drives home the therapeutic benefits of improvisation in interpersonal relationships, including interactions with Alzheimer’s patients.
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Museum Director Nick Capasso on the Power of Visual Literacy
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An art historian stirs up our imagination with Surrealism and the merits of knowing how to decode imagery.
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Charles Busch on Cabaret, Sondheim, and Acting in His Own Plays
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Actor, writer, and drag legend Charles Busch holds forth on his loathe/hate relationship with memorization.
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Memorizing Shakespeare with Daniel Spector
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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.
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