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Whether you are in a play, or a theatrical performance, it is important to learn your lines as it is an essential part of the job for any type of performer.. Learning your lines will help you to get the part you are trying out for, and they will also make you feel more confident in the role that you are to play. There are many ways that people use in order to learn their lines, and some work better for others than they do for themselves. Everyone has different types of learning styles, whether they are hands on, verbal, or visual learners there are many different types of strategies that you can use to help with things that you need to learn. Here are some ideas on how to learn your lines for whatever time of performance that you are in;

STUDY, STUDY, STUDY:
It is important that with anything that you are to learn, that you go over what it is your learning over and over again. This will help to keep it fresh in your memory so that it is easy to remember when the time comes. Make sure that you are well rested, and prepared to spend a considerable amount of time practicing and rehearsing your lines.

MIRROR, MIRROR, ON THE WALL:
Try reading your lines out loud while looking at the paper they are written on. Then without looking at the paper, try to look at yourself in the mirror as you say them. Use a lot of hand gestures, and actions to help you memorize them and perform them to yourself as you would an actual try out, or performance.

SING:
Many songs get stuck into our heads, and we simply cannot get them out. Think of your own rhythm or tune and sing your lines like those of a catch song. This is a different way to help you remember, and once you remember them sing it to yourself daily.

WHAT FRIENDS ARE THERE FOR:
Ask a friend or a partner to read the lines with you, if you are in a performance that requires you to be part of a cast or group get them to read the lines in different voices, and you can say your part along with them. Hearing other parts of the performance with your own can help you know when your cue is, as well as assist you with remember what to say and when to say it. Your friend or partner can also help be your best critic by expressing how they feel about your performance and over all quality of your part. They can make suggestions that might help you remember your parts as well as increase your quality and confidence.

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