Memorization and Scene Work

What is one reason that songs are easier to memorize?

• They are often rhythmic and rhyme.

• They are usually short.

• They are always played loudly.

• They are written in simple language.

Why do teachers and directors often instruct actors not to rely on rhythm and rhyme for memorization?

• Because it is too time-consuming.

• Because it is not normally part of scene work.

• Because it is too difficult.

• Because it is not effective.

Writing lines in a notebook helps with memorization because (a)   .

• It helps with retention, especially
• It makes the lines shorter.
• It makes the lines easier to unders
• It helps you remember the order of

What is a creative device for memorizing challenging parts within a scene?

• Connect the last word of one line to the first word of the next line.

• Write the lines in a different color.

• Memorize the lines backwards.

• Use flashcards for each line.

What should you do if the scene is written in a difficult language or pattern?

• Translate it into your own words and then back into the original language.

• Memorize it without understanding.

• Skip the difficult parts.

• Ask someone else to memorize it for you.

What is one benefit of knowing the events of the story in a song?

• It makes the song more enjoyable.

• It makes the song easier to memorize.

• It makes the song shorter.

• It makes the song more difficult.

Match the following reasons with their corresponding benefits of repetition in schools:

• Understanding the material better.

• It makes the material more interesting.

• Memorizing a difficult series or long bit of information.

• It makes the material shorter.

• Making the material more interesting.

• It helps students memorize a difficult series or long bit of information.

• Making the material shorter.

• It helps students understand the material better.

What should an actor do if whole-part memorization does not work for them?

• Try part-whole memorization.

• Give up on memorizing the scene.

• Ask someone else to memorize it for them.

• Skip the difficult parts.

What is important to fully understand when preparing a scene for a class project?

• The costumes used in the play

• The context of the scene within the play

• The lighting and sound effects

• The audience's preferences

What should you do once you are comfortable with basic scenes?

• Perform in front of a large audience

• Select a more challenging scene

• Write your own scene

• Watch other performances