One of the most frequent questions I receive from family and non-theatre friends after they attend one of my shows is: “How on Earth did you remember all of that?” From the outside, it seems extremely ...

Carey Mulligan writes (and rewrites) lines until they’re locked in. Daniel Kaluuya goes into hermit mode to delve into his characters and dialogue. When it comes to memorizing lines, every actor—from ...

For those who regularly forget where they put the car keys or the cellphone, the memory skills shown by performers can truly impress. A 40-minute piano concert by memory. Lines in a two-hour play, ...