1st Edition
Stop Memorizing Your Lines Be Undeniable and Ready for “Action!”
Acknowledgments
Introduction: How I Went from Throwing Up to a Standing Ovation
1 The Problem with Memorizing Lines by Rote First
2 What Is Technique? And… What Does It Have to Do with Memorizing Lines?
The 9 Questions of Intentional Acting
3 Question #1: What Is the Scene about?
4 Question #2: How Do I Relate to My Character in the Scene? Or What Would It Be Like If It Happened to Me?
QUIZ #1
5 Question #3: What Is the Experience in the Scene? 65
6 Intention: Question #4: What Do I Need the Other Person to Do or Say?
7 Intention: Part 2: □□ Red Flag Intentions: PCRUF and to Leave
8 Motivation: Question #5: Why Do I Need This Intention Right Now?
9 Question #6: What’s at Stake If I Don’t Get What I Need?
QUIZ #2
10 Question #7: What Am Listening for?
11 Question #8: Who’s the Most Important Person in the Scene?
12 Question #9: How Can Doing This Scene Benefit Me?
13 No. You Still Can’t Memorize Your Lines. Beat It Out!
14 Now Can I Practice My Lines? Internalization vs.Memorization
QUIZ #3
What’s Next?
15 Drop the Script, the Teleprompter, and the Ear Prompt: How to Practice the 9 Questions of Intentional Acting
16 Assessment: How to Pick Your Best Take and Be UNDENIABLE!
17 A New Way to Be an Undeniable Actor
Appendix
About the Author
Quiz Answers
To the Parents/Guardians of Young Actors
Answers: The 9 Questions of Intentional Acting Scream: Gale
Resources
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Loren E. Chadima is an award-winning acting coach, filmmaker, and actor. She is recognized as one of the "Best Acting Coaches in the U.S." and is the creator of The 9 Questions of Intentional Acting. Her methods have played a pivotal role in helping hundreds of performers to work alongside renown actors in major films and television.
“FINALLY! A book for actors that breaks down acting and memorizing lines into simple, efficient, repeatable steps that produce compelling, authentic performances.”
—Mary Lou Belli, two-time Emmy Award-winning director: Elsbeth, True Lies, NCIS: New Orleans, and The Ms. Pat Show
“Loren Chadima’s The 9 Questions of Intentional Acting has been integral to our mutual clients booking roles. They have booked television, film and commercials directly from their self-tapes! Loren’s theory and teaching has helped new and veteran actors alike, giving both fresh and stagnant careers an edge in an incredibly competitive industry.”
—Kacie Newport, talent manager, BAM Management
“When I apply The 9 Questions my work is stronger, more nuanced and built from facts drawn out by my script analysis. I’ve booked jobs from my tapes since applying The 9 Questions, which before working with Loren felt impossible.”
—Maria Louis, Slow Horses, We Were The Lucky Ones, EastEnders, and People Doing Nothing
“By using The 9 Questions of Intentional Acting, I now approach my work from a more calm, grounded place. I’m beginning to trust the simplicity of it more and I’m really connecting in my self-tapes.”
—Kevin Gardner, Monsters, American Crime Story, Big Little Lies, and The Politician
“Loren Chadima’s book pinpoints the crucible every actor has experienced at one time or another in the course of auditioning--- stumbling over words that refuse to be readmitted to memory once the nerves have kicked in--- and shows a path that leads back to confidence and composure. Her wise, witty and generous approach offers a practical game plan for tackling the rigors of 21st century casting realities. Students at every level will find much to reflect upon and put into immediate practice.”
—Robert Bailey, professor, stage director, and actor, University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts
“This book gets at the heart of the matter: it’s craft and artistry that moves a student with a dream to a performer with intention into a working actor with a career. This book holds the key. Highly recommended for classes, workshops and all actors who want to level up.”
—Dr. Rachel Raimist, associate professor, University of Alabama; TV directing: Bel Air, The Spiderwick Chronicles, CSI Las Vegas, and Wu-Tang: An American Saga
