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.
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"FINALLY! A book for actors that breaks down acting and memorizing lines into simple, efficient, repeatable steps that produce compelling, authentic performances."
Mary Lou Belli Two-time Emmy Award Winning Director: Elsbeth, True Lies, NCIS New Orleans, The Ms.Pat Show
"Loren Chadima's The 9 Questions of Intentional Acting has been integral to our mutual clients booking roles. They have booked television, film and commercials directly from their self-tapes! Loren's theory and teaching has helped new and veteran actors alike, giving both fresh and stagnant careers an edge in an incredibly competitive industry."
Kacie Newport - Talent Manager BAM Management
"When I apply The 9 Questions my work is stronger, more nuanced and built from facts drawn out by my script analysis. I've booked jobs from my tapes since applying The 9 Questions, which before working with Loren felt impossible."
Maria Louis Slow Horses, We Were The Lucky Ones, Eastenders, People Doing Nothing
By using The 9 Questions of Intentional Acting, I now approach my work from a more calm, grounded place. I'm beginning to trust the simplicity of it more and I'm really connecting in my self-tapes."
Kevin Gardner: Monsters, American Crime Story, Big Little Lies, The Politician
"Loren Chadima's book pinpoints the crucible every actor has experienced at one time or another in the course of auditioning--- stumbling over words that refuse to be readmitted to memory once the nerves have kicked in--- and shows a path that leads back to confidence and composure. Her wise, witty and generous approach offers a practical game plan for tackling the rigors of 21st century casting realities. Students at every level will find much to reflect upon and put into immediate practice."
Robert Bailey - Professor, Stage Director & Actor, University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts
"This book gets at the heart of the matter: it's craft and artistry that moves a student with a dream to a performer with intention into a working actor with a career. This book holds the key. Highly recommended for classes, workshops and all actors who want to level up."
Dr. Rachel Raimist, Associate Professor University of Alabama, TV Directing: Bel Air The Spiderwick Chronicles; Csi Las Vegas; Wu-Tang: An American Saga
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Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
Professional Practice & Development and Professional Training
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24 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 24 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 24 s/w Abbildungen
24 Halftones, color; 24 Halftones, black and white; 24 Illustrations, black and white
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-032-85786-2 (9781032857862)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
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.
Students Testimonials
Acknowledgements
INTRODUCTION
An Introduction: How I went from throwing up before an audition to a standing ovation
Chapter 1
The problem with memorizing lines by rote first
Chapter 2
What is technique and what does it have to do with memorizing lines?
THE 9 QUESTIONS OF INTENTIONAL ACTING
THE 9 QUESTIONS
Chapter 3
Question #1: What is the scene about?
Chapter 4
Question #2: How do I relate to my character in the scene? What would it be like if it happened to me?
QUIZ #1
Chapter 5
Question #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 9
Question #6: What's at stake if I don't get what I need?
QUIZ #2
Chapter 10
Question #7: What am I listening for?
Chapter 11
Question #8: Who's the most important person in the scene?
Chapter 12
Question #9: How can doing this scene benefit me?
Chapter 13
No. You still can't memorize your lines. Beat it out!
Chapter 14
Now can I practice my lines? Internalization vs. Memorization
QUIZ #3
WHAT'S NEXT?
Chapter 15
Drop the Script, The Teleprompter, The Ear Prompt and Your Plan:
How to Practice the 9 Questions
Chapter 16
Assessment: How to pick your best take and be UNDENIABLE!.........
Chapter 17
A new way to be an Undeniable Actor
APPENDIX
About the Author
Quiz Answers
To The Parents/Guardians of Young Actors
The 9 Questions Template - Example
End Notes
Index
