Does anyone know how theater actors memorize their scripts?

Published February 3, 2011 | By Bman

Question by Martita Sahaguan: Does anyone know how theater actors memorize their scripts?
I have problems with memorization and stage fright and I would take a course that help me solve these problems

Best answer:

Answer by Slightly Dark Francis
Well, you have two very different issues here. In answer to your main question, there are many ways to learn lines. Constant repetition. Plenty of rehearsal. Running lines with a line partner. Typing or writing out your script. Recording your lines, and then, when your lines are starting to lock in, recording your cues (I did this last one today).

Cold line running is a biggie if you’re short of time. You basically go section by section, repeating lines numerous times (five seems to be a standard), running back over them and making sure the section is down before you move on.

Stage fright is a whole other show. Confidence in your work is key. It’s not something I’ve ever faced, so I’ll refer you to these sites:
http://www.google.com.au/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1W1GFRE_en&q=overcome+stage+fright&meta=lr%3D&aq=1&oq=overcome+s

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