IMAGINE NEVER STRESSING ABOUT MEMORIZING LINES EVER AGAIN!
The premiere program for professional actors teaching the most efficient and effective method to memorize lines, using proven, science-backed principles and strategies.
Does any of this sound familiar?
- Yay, you booked the job! But oh no, you just got a last-minute rewrite the DAY BEFORE SHOOTING and the scene is completely different! You're worried you won't be memorized in time and will humiliate yourself in front of the cast and crew.
- You want to land bigger roles and take your career to the next level, but you're terrified you won't be able to handle the memorization load.
- Casting loved your audition, but now they want you to read for a different character and have thrown you a brand new scene to cold read. You only have a few minutes to prep. You wish you could give it your all WITHOUT having your face buried in the pages.
- You've been acting for decades, but as you've gotten older memorization has become a lot more challenging. You're thinking about leaving the industry because you're so afraid of forgetting your lines.
- You've got three self-tapes to turn in by TOMORROW and are panicking! Lately, you've been stuck taping up your script off-camera for all of your self-tapes. It's hurting you, and you can tell you're not as free and confident to act as you want to be.
- You went up on your lines in a performance in front of a big audience. You feel guilty for letting everyone down. Now the incident haunts you, and you're anxious it will happen again.
IMAGINE simply reacting and listening to your scene partner, rather than worrying about your next line.
IMAGINE being totally in the moment, acting spontaneously, without panicking you might draw a blank.
IMAGINE never feeling embarrassed or ashamed about lines ever again.
Success Stories
Nicole Ghastin
"...the lines are there. I don't have to grab for them anymore."
Sue Ann Staake
"It changed my life as far as the stress level and my confidence level. I've never felt more confident on the stage."
Camilla Susser
"It cut my practice time in half, which is HUGE for me. I just started to have more and more trust and I could just relax."
Hi, I'm Joyce!
I'm a trained actor and a 3-day champion on the game show Jeopardy. As an actor, I struggled with memorizing lines, but as a trivia enthusiast, I learned several simple, easy techniques to boost my memory. I created Off Book It so I could share my insights with other actors.
I have used these same strategies with my clients to help them get off book FAST and feel confident and at ease!
- Cut down HOURS of study time.
- Avoid blanking on your lines.
- Retain flexibility and openness to direction.
- Memorize lines word-for-word.
- Recover from forgetting lines.
- ...and more!
The Off Book It Method
Off Book It combines the insights from three fields of knowledge: cognitive psychology, ancient mnemonics, and modern acting. It synthesizes these insights into an innovative memorization method specifically designed for actors memorizing dramatic text. All the techniques used in The Off Book It Method are science-backed and proven!
Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of mental processes, including perception, memory, attention, problem-solving, and learning. Several research findings in this field show us how we can improve learning and increase memory retention and recall.
Ancient Mnemonics
You know those people you hear about sometimes who can memorize a whole deck of cards or 1,000 digits of pi? They're not prodigies or super geniuses. The techniques they use can be learned easily by anyone, and they've been around for thousands of years.
Modern Acting
Many of the standard practices actors employ to analyze a text and bring a role to life have been shown in studies to aid in the memorization of text. These include breaking a text into beats, finding objectives, and finding causal connections in the text.
What You'll Get
VIDEO LESSONS [$900 VALUE]
Lifetime access to all video lessons, featuring step-by-step demonstrations using actual dramatic text. You will also get future updates to the course!
COURSE MATERIALS [$500 VALUE]
Downloadable PDF copies of step-by-step protocols, video transcripts, text breakdowns and analysis, and presentation slides. Also access to innovative tools and resources.
COMMUNITY [$500 VALUE]
Access to the Off Book It private Facebook group exclusively for students of the course, where you can ask questions and discuss concepts with other actors and get ongoing community support as you learn.
FUTURE UPDATES [PRICELESS!]
Yes, that's right, you get future updates at NO ADDITIONAL COST! 🤯 The most recent addition to the course was a BONUS LESSON on how to use A.I. tools, such as Chat GPT, to speed up your line memorization!
COURSE CURRICULUM
Line Memorization Mastery is your all-access pass to the entire Off Book It course curriculum, so you can learn the entire memorization method in full! Get instant access to the video lessons, materials, and tools, so you can be confidently off book with every new script you get!
BRAIN BOOSTERS
This module teaches line memorization strategies drawn from cognitive science research findings. These strategies optimize your brain's natural abilities to remember. They are simple, easy to learn, and easy to implement!
MEMORY CHAMPION SECRETS
This module will teach you The Art of Memory, a set of techniques that have been taught for thousands of years, and are currently used by memory athletes/champions worldwide. You'll learn what's called the method of loci as well as the link method. These methods use your creative imagination to turn text into useful mnemonic devices.
SCRIPT SMART
This module is designed to teach you some powerful strategies to quickly break down a text, analyze it, and commit to memory. So you can kill two birds with one stone: get off book and get performance-ready at the same time!
HOW TO MEMORIZE A CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE
This module combines the principles and strategies taught in the foundations level modules (Brain Boosters, Memory Champion Secrets, and Script Smart) and puts them into practice. It will teach you the protocol for memorizing a contemporary monologue through a step-by-step practical demonstration.
HOW TO MEMORIZE A CONTEMPORARY SCENE
This module teaches you the protocol for memorizing a contemporary scene. Through a step-by-step demonstration, you'll learn how to adapt the method to working with dialogue and accommodating and incorporating another character's lines.
EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE
This module is a broad introduction to working with Shakespearean text. Before learning how to memorize Shakespeare, you must first learn how to understand, analyze, and utilize Shakespearean verse and language. This course will teach you the important fundamentals about blank verse, scansion, rhetorical structures and patterns, imagery, and sound.
HOW TO MEMORIZE A SHAKESPEARE MONOLOGUE
This module teaches you the protocol for memorizing a Shakespeare monologue. Through a step-by-step demonstration, you will learn how to tackle any Shakespeare speech and take advantage of the unique properties of Shakespearean text to enhance line memorization.
HOW TO MEMORIZE A SHAKESPEARE SCENE
This module teaches you the protocol for memorizing a Shakespeare scene. You will learn step-by-step how to work with and memorize Shakespearean dialogue.
HOW TO MEMORIZE AN ENTIRE ROLE + LAST LESSONS
This module wraps up the course. Here you will learn how to memorize an entire role. You'll also learn important lessons for relaxation and focus. THERE IS NOW ALSO A BONUS LESSON ON HOW TO USE A.I. TOOLS TO SPEED UP LINE MEMORIZATION!
COURSE TOOLS + MATERIALS
You'll get downloadable PDFs of all step-by-step protocols, video transcripts, text breakdowns and analysis, and presentation slides. You'll also get access to tools and worksheets I've created to enhance my memorization process!
MORE STUDENT WINS!
Let's get started!
Choose from two different versions of the course. The Contemporary Only Version excludes the three modules that teach how to memorize Shakespearean text. The Full Version teaches how to memorize both contemporary text and Shakespearean text.
Contemporary Only
This is an abridged version of the course, which excludes the three modules focusing on Shakespeare.
- 6 Core Modules of Video Lessons [$600 Value]
- Downloadable Course Materials [$400 Value]
- Access to Private Facebook group [$500 Value]
- Bonus Lesson: A.I. for Memorization [$100 Value]
- Future Updates to the Course [Priceless!]
3 Shakespeare Modules[$300 Value]
$347 or 5 payments of $77/month
Full Version
This is the full version of the course, containing all 9 modules.
- 6 Core Modules of Video Lessons [$900 Value]
- Downloadable Course Materials [$500 Value]
- Access to Private Facebook group [$500 Value]
- Bonus Lesson: A.I. for Memorization [$100 Value]
- Future Updates to the Course [Priceless!]
- 3 Shakespeare Modules [$300 Value]
$447 or 5 payments of $97/month
Want more personalized help?
Choose the course + coaching VIP package and get a customized action plan tailored to your specific needs.
In the package, you'll get:
- The full version of Line Memorization Mastery
- 7 hour-long private coaching sessions with Joyce
Coaching sessions take place over Zoom and you get the recordings afterward!
1 Payment of $907
or pay in installments at checkout with Klarna/Afterpay/Affirm (U.S. only)
The Off Book It Pledge
I get it. There are A LOT of people out there looking to scam actors for a quick buck. I HATE THAT. I want to make sure this course works for you.
If I don't help you get tangible results, guess what? I don't deserve to be paid! That's why all purchases are backed by The Off Book It Pledge. If for whatever reason you don't like the course, contact me within 30 days, and I'll issue you a full refund.
What Happens When You Buy?
Step 1: Go through checkout and create a login and password.
Step 2: You'll receive an onboarding email from me with further details.
Step 3: You'll get immediate access to the program.
You can complete the course lessons from the comfort of your couch or kitchen table, as long as you have an Internet connection! The entire program is completely digital so you can access it from anywhere through our private course portal. You can go at your own pace and do the lessons on your schedule.
Don't take my word for it
"This course is PHENOMENAL. I'm currently in the beginning stages of learning quite a hefty role for a play I'm in, and this has been a godsend in helping me get off book quickly so I can start playing more freely in rehearsal. I'm amazed that within 2 days, I already have a bulk of the lines memorized.
Learning lines used to give me so much anxiety, particularly with fast turnarounds. I now have the confidence that I can memorize quickly and efficiently. I really never thought that would be possible, and I can't tell you what a gift it is to no longer feel so much fear when I have a quick turnaround audition or role."
- Sarah Sutherland
"I was taking acting classes and was massively frustrated. I could not understand why I could not remember my lines, even though I had spent numerous hours cramming them into my head. I was struggling to a point where I thought maybe this isn't for me. But I'm not a quitter!
I joined Joyce’s course. I followed the steps, and I had a lightbulb moment. I noticed I was able to recall a lot more, even from day one. As I applied what I learned, I had a huge boost in my confidence level. I wasn't stuck anymore. I could feel the memorization becoming a lot less frustrating, and I was seeing progress in a very short period.
My coach commented on my recall and noticed I was able to focus more on the acting, not the lines. I was starting to flow.
I absolutely love this course, and I'm so glad that I found it."
- Terry Wells
FAQs
Who is this course appropriate for?
Actors of all levels of experience are welcome. Whether you're an amateur, student, or a professional, a beginning actor or a veteran, you can benefit from the Off Book It course. Because there are some brief references to sexual and violent imagery, the course may not be appropriate for young children. Parental discretion is advised.
Do I have to complete the course according to a set schedule?
No, you can start the course at any time and complete it at your own pace. Upon purchase, you'll receive full access to all video lessons and materials.
How will I access the course?
The course is hosted on Teachable.com, one of the best, most trusted online course platforms. Upon enrolling in the course, you will be prompted to create a Teachable login and password, which you will use to access the course on that platform.
How long will I have access to the course?
You will have lifetime access to the course and all course materials.
Are there any tests or quizzes?
Nope!
How long is the course?
The Contemporary Only version of the course has about 5.5 hours of video lessons. The Full Version of the course has about 9 hours of video lessons.
Can I purchase the Contemporary Only version now and get the Shakespeare modules sometime later?
Yes! When you purchase the Contemporary Only version of the course, you have the option to purchase the 3 Shakespeare modules as a standalone add-on anytime in the future.
Can I get 1-on-1 coaching with Joyce?
After enrolling in the course, you will have the option to purchase and schedule 1:1 coaching sessions with Joyce if you'd like more personalized help with a specific script.
Still have questions? Email me!
If you still have some burning questions about the program that haven't been answered, please feel free to reach out to me directly by emailing joyce@offbookit.com. I'm here to help you make an informed and empowered decision!
more student success!
"I used to find it very difficult to memorize scripts for auditions when given only 2-3 days to prepare. But after taking the course, I have a systematic approach that really helps me, and I've found that learning the lines is a lot faster now!"
- Samuel Whitehill
"I REALLY appreciate this course. It has really given me some ease in the preparation process and has allowed me to focus more on the feeling/emotions needed for being present and actually acting. I have already recommended it to others!"
- Alyssa Brodie
"Off Book It is a course I wish I had taken years ago. It has helped me to increase my memorization skills in ways I never would have imagined. It's like pixie dust for your brain!"
- Daniel Arana
"Joyce is sooo helpful and a much needed resource for any actor who hates memorizing lines or hasn't found the right method that works. I am now excited and much more confident doing self-tapes!"
- Sharon Speer
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