Learning your lines in the script is essential! You start rehearsals using scripts (“
on book”) but soon you will rehearse without it (“
off book”). Rehearsals are easier if you’re not stumbling around the stage with your nose in your script! Remember, you also need to know
when to say your lines, so you'll need to know the line before yours (your “
cue”). If you have learnt your lines well you will be able to give a more confident performance, you will not be as nervous and you will enjoy yourself much more! There are many different ways to learn your lines, the trick is to find what works best for you.
Here are some ideas...