Shatner's Method For Learning His Lines

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How does Bill learn all of Denny Crane's "words?"

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Posted Sep 4, 08 by DramaticImg
Bill is absolutely correct: the best way to remember your lines is to start by memorizing ideas (or the thoughts of the characters).

The next step is to say your lines like you mean it. What does that mean? This is best explained in this blog post:

http://www.thesecretoftheatricalspace.dramaticimagination.com/archives/2007/08/whats-the-best.html

Posted Aug 11, 07 by BillSchwenke
Hello, Bill
I am also a Bill on both video sites. Just a quick comment about lines, Axe Rose says he reads off a teleprompter during a concert because so much is going on in his head at any given moment. It is just one of many challenges of stage performance. more...

Posted Aug 11, 07 by BillSchwenke
Typo: Axl Rose, lead singer of Guns n Roses rock band

Posted Aug 9, 07 by Marihani
"Invariably, those writers choose the right words." You sure hit the nail on the head there, Bill. The writers on that show are ARTISTS with the english Language. No wonder you are still loving to play that part after so many years!

Posted Aug 9, 07 by David911
i just realized, how your
method, of learning lines,
are great, you get a specific
thing, you put it on your own abstract,
they voyage, like in transition,
the result is your own interpretation,
you just make the thing stand by you ,
you dress it with you.
more...

Posted Aug 8, 07 by Jardinami
I love these videos. I frist saw them on MySpace. Mr. Shatner is so down to earth and it is wonderful to hear his stories. Not only have I been a big fan, but my husband too. StarTrek was our first love, but we adore Denny Crane!

I could never memorize more...

Posted Aug 8, 07 by knt22
I like to use a tape recorder and play it back again. Then I like to type and write them. I also video my self saying them.

just some tips for those who are in plays. movie and television is a bit different with their scripts.

Posted Aug 8, 07 by actingup
Very interesting inside info. It's great to learn from the BEST! Thanks.

Posted Aug 8, 07 by Granni008
I LOVE Boston Legal. It's my favorite show, and I wish it were on all year. Can you put in a good word to get Betty White back once in a while? She should show up sometimes with that food cart, right? Just keep her away from frying pans.

Keep up more...

Posted Aug 7, 07 by David911
same way of taking a problem as Japanese’s

Posted Aug 7, 07 by dyani2004
I takes a clear mind and good memory to memorize lines of a script in a day..just goes to show how good your mind still works. I can remember as a youngester remembering lines for plays and skits and it was easy, but not keeping my mind challenged in more...

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