Getting Off-Book
Memorizing your lines (or "getting off-book") is a difficult but necessary challenge for all actors. It's best to get off-book as soon as possible so you can focus more on HOW you're saying the words and moving your body, and not WHAT you're saying.
Memorization Techniques:
1) Record yourself saying your lines...
... (voice memo or video) and listen back to it over, and over, and over again. While brushing your teeth, getting ready for school, riding the bus, getting ready for bed, and so on.
2) Cover your lines and quiz yourself.
Use a bookmark or half a sheet of paper to cover everything but the line you're trying to memorize and your cue line. Then, once memorized, cover that one up and move on to the next line.
3) Write your lines down.
Using good ol' pencil and paper, write down your lines and their cues. Your muscle memory will help you to remember these lines as you practice, and taking the time to write out the words helps too.
4) Practice with a partner.
If you're not working with Ms. Holly during rehearsals, go to a spot in the Commons with a partner and run lines together (use a library-level voice so those on stage can hear each other).
5) Remember to get plenty of sleep.
Sleeping not only allows your mind and body to heal itself, but your brain processes information and memorizes best during sleep. Studies show taking a nap after reading something can help cement it into your brain.