Join us for this series where actors reveal how they learn all those lines. Memorization is a healthy way to exercise your brain. Each session takes you through the techniques that actors at The Shaw use in their daily practice to prepare. You’ll have friends asking, “How do you learn all those lines?” Strengthen your brain and boost your confidence. Perfect for theatre lovers, lifelong learners and anyone who is aiming to support their cognitive health.
About the Facilitators
Session 1 – Tara Rosling
Tara is a seasoned Canadian theatre artist with a distinguished career spanning over 30 years. As an actress, she has built a rich and rewarding body of work across independent theatre, the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, as well as film and television. Tara has had the great pleasure of helming numerous educational programs with participants of all ages.
Session 2 – Kerry Ann Doherty
Kerry Ann is an international and critically acclaimed theatre artist. Beside her extensive performance credits (which include performances on the Shaw Festival stages), she earned her MFA in theatre directing from the University of Essex in 2018, participated in the Shaw Festival Neil Munro Directors Project (2025), and has earned several Dora and Sterling Award Nominations.
