I just got sides for an audition and thought I’d try this technique out. I literally just learned two pages of dialogue, word perfect, in 3 minutes. I usually struggle with memorization. This is a game changer for me 😍
How exactly do you use this technique to memorize a scene where you have multiple characters talking? I've been using this technique for about 6 years now to memorize monologues and I find it works amazing for me when it comes to monologue memorization, but it doesn't seem to work for me when it's a scene with more than one character talking.
@@breebartkowiakova you might find that you do just use it as a tool for monologues, speeches and poems and try other techniques for scenes. However, I find it works well with scenes, I just work only on my lines. I kind of just write it out as a list of single lines.
We always recommend this technique to our young performers - it's great! Another tip - if you keep getting stuck on the same letter each time, add a symbol or small picture to try and remind you of the word. This is particularly useful if you have a lot of alliteration in a line, for example.
I have been using this technique now since 2019 and it is highly effective. Now that I have been doing it for a while, I have been able to include other helpful things. Whether it is a monologue or whole script, break up the lines into beats, aka changes in thought/tactic to get what you want. This does two things: 1)it draws on the practice of "chunking": breaking things down into smaller chunks helps improve the chances of recalling it later; and 2) it also allows you to practice remembering your various tactics/motivations in a scene. Breaking your script and monologue up in this way is super helpful to memorizing bit by bit everyday or very quickly, and helps you play with portions of the text. If your text is in verse, chunking also helps you keep the lines together, thus allowing you to remember the rhythm/cadence of what you are saying. I hope anyone else reading this finds that addition helpful; it has definitely helped me greatly.
How exactly do you use this technique to memorize a scene where you have multiple characters talking? I've been using this technique for about 6 years now to memorize monologues and I find it works amazing for me when it comes to monologue memorization, but it doesn't seem to work for me when it's a scene with more than one character talking.
Awesome! Using the technique straight away as I’m in a monologue workshop at the moment. Hope it’ll work as well as it does work you! Thanks for sharing!
I can see that this would work. When I forget someone's name (and they aren't standing in front of me), I slowing go through the alphabet and *mentally* make the sound of the letter while picturing their face. 95% of the time, the person's name will pop into my head the moment I say the first letter of their name. I think the same concept is going on here. By the way, 00:31 is the best intro ever.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! THIS HELPED ALOT! i have an upcoming school play and im King Alonso (its a tempest play). i never had a good memory in learning my lines but this helped alot! i definetly recomed yall to try it out!
I was sceptical at first as I’ve always struggled with learning lines, especially for a monologue but I just memorised a 16 line monologue for an audition with a new agency and it was so much easier and far less stress than I usually put myself through.
I love this techniquem when i used to learn at schoool i would go to highlight only key words so this is the techniques i needed... thank you for your deep originality
Thank you so much. I have my techniques, but this is going to streamline it so much more. For my standup comedy, I create a theme word for each segment of my set, to assist in smooth seques, then I reduce the sections to one letter to remind me of the theme. Very similar. I am so glad that I found StageMilk and greatly appreciate your generourous spirit!
Brilliant mate. I heard about this before but seeing you demonstrate it is what really got me hooked on it. I have a monologue (Tom Merritt from Spoon River) to perform for a Showcase I'm doing this week. I used this technique and it's absolutely brilliant - it works like a charm. A lot easier than the rote technique. Keep the videos coming. Cheers Kerwin
See I’ve tried doing this way if memorizing, it did not work as fast as I wanted it to, though it is a good process, I do recommend it over other kinds of processes. What I do is (if a monologue) read the sentence or the first two sentences, read it 18 times, then do it in your head, and then do the very next one, same process but then say both sentences without reading it and see if it’s memorized then move on, super flexible, and you can make it to whatever works best for you. For scenes and scripts, I just read it from line of each character
Very novel technique - perhaps more for monologues than interactive dialogue. Another suggestion: working from last lines backward to first lines. Each time you are working toward higher confidence, as you have the end and intermediate repeated so many times by the time you get to the first lines.
Hi Andrew! The technique really sounds exciting. Also wondering whether this will work for other languages too.. :). Anywy will chk it out and revert..tnx!
This is a fantastic and useful tool and I have used it for Monologues but just stumbling a bit with how it works for scenes where there are for e.g. 2/3 other actors in the scene before your line.
For scenes it’s exactly the same just focusing on your lines. There will be some extra work later on when you piece it together but should work for both
Obviously it’s sort of up to opinion, but I’ve been doing this previously with capitalized and uncapitalized letters. But I see you’re doing all caps here. I wonder if I should do all caps instead? Btw, what confirmed this technique as a proven great one for me, is Allison Janney said in a Q&A that this is the technique she uses, and what she used to remember all the difficult long Sorkin dialogue on The West Wing…where she won all her Emmy’s ;) so, good enough for her, good enough for me! Thanks for the breakdown!
When you are doing this when you practice do you walk around when you're saying your lines? or do you have like an object when you're running a lines? or do you just sit down and say your lines? what do you do that best helps memorizing it while you're going through the lines, if that makes any sense.
There is no set way but I think practicing mindlessly walking around may not be the best. Focusing on the intention behind the line and keeping it active and playful in your prep will really help.
@@StageMilk i got a brand new monologue to learn today and it took me about 30 minutes with this technique! Super impressed, I’ve always struggled learning monologues cause I usually get mixed up but this has been beyond helpful, thankyou!
It would be better if Stagemilk gives credit to the book that creates this technique. Stagemilk did not invent this technique. Someone else did - give credit where credit is due!!!
Hey! I do say that we didn’t make up the technique. And I didn’t learn this one from a book, sorry, this idea has been know for 1000s of years. Systems like this were used in antiquity. The Roman’s were particularly fond of using mnemonics.
I just got sides for an audition and thought I’d try this technique out. I literally just learned two pages of dialogue, word perfect, in 3 minutes. I usually struggle with memorization. This is a game changer for me 😍
That is awesome! It's been such a helpful technique for me, and glad to hear it helped you as well. Cheers Andy
How exactly do you use this technique to memorize a scene where you have multiple characters talking? I've been using this technique for about 6 years now to memorize monologues and I find it works amazing for me when it comes to monologue memorization, but it doesn't seem to work for me when it's a scene with more than one character talking.
@@breebartkowiakova you might find that you do just use it as a tool for monologues, speeches and poems and try other techniques for scenes. However, I find it works well with scenes, I just work only on my lines. I kind of just write it out as a list of single lines.
I hard several times of this technique
Would be interesting if it would work also for my psychology exams where I have to know a lot of details
We always recommend this technique to our young performers - it's great! Another tip - if you keep getting stuck on the same letter each time, add a symbol or small picture to try and remind you of the word. This is particularly useful if you have a lot of alliteration in a line, for example.
Awesome addition! Thank you for sharing
I learned a new word today -- alliteration. I've never heard that word before, so thank you for that.
I have been using this technique now since 2019 and it is highly effective. Now that I have been doing it for a while, I have been able to include other helpful things. Whether it is a monologue or whole script, break up the lines into beats, aka changes in thought/tactic to get what you want. This does two things: 1)it draws on the practice of "chunking": breaking things down into smaller chunks helps improve the chances of recalling it later; and 2) it also allows you to practice remembering your various tactics/motivations in a scene. Breaking your script and monologue up in this way is super helpful to memorizing bit by bit everyday or very quickly, and helps you play with portions of the text. If your text is in verse, chunking also helps you keep the lines together, thus allowing you to remember the rhythm/cadence of what you are saying. I hope anyone else reading this finds that addition helpful; it has definitely helped me greatly.
How exactly do you use this technique to memorize a scene where you have multiple characters talking? I've been using this technique for about 6 years now to memorize monologues and I find it works amazing for me when it comes to monologue memorization, but it doesn't seem to work for me when it's a scene with more than one character talking.
I've probably used this countless times learning lines. It's even helped me during exams writing essays and stuff. Thank you so much!!
I forgot everything in the Exam.
Awesome! Using the technique straight away as I’m in a monologue workshop at the moment. Hope it’ll work as well as it does work you! Thanks for sharing!
I can see that this would work. When I forget someone's name (and they aren't standing in front of me), I slowing go through the alphabet and *mentally* make the sound of the letter while picturing their face. 95% of the time, the person's name will pop into my head the moment I say the first letter of their name. I think the same concept is going on here. By the way, 00:31 is the best intro ever.
Omg, now I have a superpower! insane how much it works
It's beautiful Thanks for sharing ❤️
What a great technique! THank you for sharing
Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful
THANK YOU SO MUCH! THIS HELPED ALOT! i have an upcoming school play and im King Alonso (its a tempest play). i never had a good memory in learning my lines but this helped alot! i definetly recomed yall to try it out!
Awesome technique..
Thanks mate!
I was sceptical at first as I’ve always struggled with learning lines, especially for a monologue but I just memorised a 16 line monologue for an audition with a new agency and it was so much easier and far less stress than I usually put myself through.
Soo glad it was helpful!!!
I do something similar with hieroglyphics and symbols for words lol. Thanks for the vid!
I love this techniquem when i used to learn at schoool i would go to highlight only key words so this is the techniques i needed... thank you for your deep originality
This sounds brilliant, will certainly be trying it soon! Thank you Andrew and team ❤
Give it a try! And let me know how you go!
@@StageMilk i certainly will!
Thank you so much. I have my techniques, but this is going to streamline it so much more. For my standup comedy, I create a theme word for each segment of my set, to assist in smooth seques, then I reduce the sections to one letter to remind me of the theme. Very similar. I am so glad that I found StageMilk and greatly appreciate your generourous spirit!
Thank you so much! I spent an hour only on my whole script, it was 9 pages but thank youuu
Got an audition on Monday, I'll be trying this later & putting it to the test!.. Makes sense in my head, 👍😎👍
Dooo it! It's such a helpful technique, especially when you have an audition at short notice
Brilliant mate. I heard about this before but seeing you demonstrate it is what really got me hooked on it. I have a monologue (Tom Merritt from Spoon River) to perform for a Showcase I'm doing this week. I used this technique and it's absolutely brilliant - it works like a charm. A lot easier than the rote technique. Keep the videos coming. Cheers Kerwin
Hey Mate, yeah it’s an old technique but hopefully I helped shed some new light on it - such a helpful technique especially for monologues
Number 5 is great! Love using this one
Thanks Sara!!!
Excellent tip. Thanks so much.
Thanks. It makes sense. Cant wait to try it!
Amazing! Let me know how you find it!
See I’ve tried doing this way if memorizing, it did not work as fast as I wanted it to, though it is a good process, I do recommend it over other kinds of processes. What I do is (if a monologue) read the sentence or the first two sentences, read it 18 times, then do it in your head, and then do the very next one, same process but then say both sentences without reading it and see if it’s memorized then move on, super flexible, and you can make it to whatever works best for you. For scenes and scripts, I just read it from line of each character
Interesting feedback and will have to give that a try!
I seen so many people rave about this technique. I will have to look into it.
Yeah it’s great. Give it a try and let us know how you find it!
New subscriber definitely will be trying this technique! Thank you!!
Amazing! Welcome to the community and yes let us know how you go
AWESOME! DEFINITELY USING IT!
Thanx love your videos 🙂it was interesting to watch
That is so great to hear, hopefully the technique is helpful!
Wow I’ve never seen this before can’t wait to try it!
Definitely give it a try and let me know how you go!
Sir always keep making videos❤
Thank you!
Omg..fantastic technique! Practicing already. Thanks
Very novel technique - perhaps more for monologues than interactive dialogue. Another suggestion: working from last lines backward to first lines. Each time you are working toward higher confidence, as you have the end and intermediate repeated so many times by the time you get to the first lines.
That is actually an awesome idea! Love that. And yes this is definitely better for monologues, but still works for scenes.
For dialogues you can just record the other persons scene on your phone then do your scene with this technique
I'm going to try this!! thank you!!
Definitely give it a go and let me know how you find it
Hi Andrew! The technique really sounds exciting. Also wondering whether this will work for other languages too.. :). Anywy will chk it out and revert..tnx!
Definitely, it will work in all languages!
Very good technique
Does this technique work for learning dialogues as well? Or does it work better for monologues?
I use it for both, though it’s really powerful with blocks of text like monologues
This is a fantastic and useful tool and I have used it for Monologues but just stumbling a bit with how it works for scenes where there are for e.g. 2/3 other actors in the scene before your line.
For scenes it’s exactly the same just focusing on your lines. There will be some extra work later on when you piece it together but should work for both
You don't mention whether you include the other characters lines of the scene in this process....
I'm going to try this!
Yeah definitely give it a go. I was using it earlier today, works really well.
Will be trying this with my masonic ritual - lots of very strange words in there... thanks ⚒️
I've been doing that (and other things) for years! It does help! ;)
Great to hear! Yes super helpful technique
@@StageMilk And wonderful of you to share. Stay safe & well ;)
@@CatherineadamsOrg Thanks so much. You too!
Do u have any videos on how to act realistically and how to get better at it?
We are actually making that exact video at the moment so definitely subscribe so you are the first to know when it goes live.
Thank you.
Thanks for checking it out Kathy
@@StageMilk You're welcome, it's my pleasure.
Hey - how would you annotate someone else's line for scenes?
I wonder that myself
Thank you!!
Thanks Daniel!
This is amazing info! Thank you
Thanks Johnathan!
Obviously it’s sort of up to opinion, but I’ve been doing this previously with capitalized and uncapitalized letters. But I see you’re doing all caps here. I wonder if I should do all caps instead? Btw, what confirmed this technique as a proven great one for me, is Allison Janney said in a Q&A that this is the technique she uses, and what she used to remember all the difficult long Sorkin dialogue on The West Wing…where she won all her Emmy’s ;) so, good enough for her, good enough for me! Thanks for the breakdown!
Hey! Great comment. I don’t think the capitalisation factor should be an issue.
When you are doing this when you practice do you walk around when you're saying your lines? or do you have like an object when you're running a lines? or do you just sit down and say your lines? what do you do that best helps memorizing it while you're going through the lines, if that makes any sense.
There is no set way but I think practicing mindlessly walking around may not be the best. Focusing on the intention behind the line and keeping it active and playful in your prep will really help.
@@StageMilk thank you😎
Omggg! Thankyou this helped so much!
Great to hear! I’ve found it to be so helpful!
@@StageMilk i got a brand new monologue to learn today and it took me about 30 minutes with this technique! Super impressed, I’ve always struggled learning monologues cause I usually get mixed up but this has been beyond helpful, thankyou!
@@josiebeech5948 that is crazy!!! Wow! Such great feedback
That's a good, novel technique.
what is the origin of the company name (kinda curious)
I was acting and someone threw a punnet of milk on me - just kidding!
Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Yeeeessss love this
Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful
It would be better if Stagemilk gives credit to the book that creates this technique. Stagemilk did not invent this technique. Someone else did - give credit where credit is due!!!
Hey! I do say that we didn’t make up the technique. And I didn’t learn this one from a book, sorry, this idea has been know for 1000s of years. Systems like this were used in antiquity. The Roman’s were particularly fond of using mnemonics.
Doesn't work for me at all :(
That’s interesting feedback. Definitely not for everyone but thanks for giving it a go