Hey actor! I have bad news. Just reading SparkNotes or LitCharts isn’t enough when it comes to nailing your Shakespeare monologue. The good news is that I created a new resource to help you feel super duper clear about what everything means, even if you’re a complete beginner. Go here: shakespearewithsarah.com/translate/
Thank you Tim! Honestly the examination of sounds is the most helpful thing an actor can do, but most actors don't know about it! Hopefully this video is helpful for those who are learning.
I got to be on the receiving end of this monologue because I read the role of pisanio in a reading of Cymbeline, which was part of Shakespeare’s coming home series in Stratford-upon-Avon. Imogen was read by Jennifer carron hall and she was amazing. Being on the receiving end, you can’t help but feel all of Imogen’s emotions in this.
I've just put together a monologue collection that might be helpful to you! They're sorted into categories like 'Fiery' 'High stakes drama' etc so you can find something with the right vibe. There are a few high stakes monologues for women but I'd also encourage you to check out the male monologues, particularly the "faced with death" category might be interesting to you. shakespearemasteryacademy.com/shakespeare-monologues-for-young-actors/
Hi Jessica. Do you mean tips on how to deliver Shakespeare in a more intimate way, as if it was contemporary, or how to deliver a contemporary monologue that’s more intimate?
@@ShakespearewithSarah how to make a contemporary monologue being intimate...like do I need to imagine the person in my imagination? Or its more internal?
@@JessicabelliciMa1 It really depends on the monologue and what you're trying to achieve. If you're talking about generally trying to work in a more subtle acting style, like screen acting, that's a whole other kettle of fish and people train for years to be good at it! But generally, something that works for me is the idea of "Feel 10, show 3". So I imagine my character's emotions as a ball of energy in or light in my stomach, and I try and keep it moving around my body and not let it come out through my face. It's a bit hard to describe. I recommend StageMilk's UA-cam channel for some useful videos about acting generally.
Hey actor! I have bad news. Just reading SparkNotes or LitCharts isn’t enough when it comes to nailing your Shakespeare monologue. The good news is that I created a new resource to help you feel super duper clear about what everything means, even if you’re a complete beginner. Go here: shakespearewithsarah.com/translate/
Love the processing here! And always the insightful examination of sound and consonants, etc!
Thank you Tim! Honestly the examination of sounds is the most helpful thing an actor can do, but most actors don't know about it! Hopefully this video is helpful for those who are learning.
Thank you for this! Im working on this monolouge for an audition for conservatory. You are soooo naturally warm and great at teaching! Thanks Sarah!!
Oh thank you, that’s such a lovely thing to say. ❤️
I really appreciate your videos, they are incredibly helpful!
I got to be on the receiving end of this monologue because I read the role of pisanio in a reading of Cymbeline, which was part of Shakespeare’s coming home series in Stratford-upon-Avon. Imogen was read by Jennifer carron hall and she was amazing. Being on the receiving end, you can’t help but feel all of Imogen’s emotions in this.
Amazing! Yeah she really goes on a journey. Literally and figuratively 😂 Absolutely epic.
Great video! What monologues do you recommend that have very big emotions like this one and ophelia's one??
I've just put together a monologue collection that might be helpful to you! They're sorted into categories like 'Fiery' 'High stakes drama' etc so you can find something with the right vibe. There are a few high stakes monologues for women but I'd also encourage you to check out the male monologues, particularly the "faced with death" category might be interesting to you.
shakespearemasteryacademy.com/shakespeare-monologues-for-young-actors/
Hi. I do love your video it helps to understand Shakespeare. Hmmm, but how to be more internal, intimate as a contemporary monologue?
Hi Jessica. Do you mean tips on how to deliver Shakespeare in a more intimate way, as if it was contemporary, or how to deliver a contemporary monologue that’s more intimate?
@@ShakespearewithSarah how to make a contemporary monologue being intimate...like do I need to imagine the person in my imagination? Or its more internal?
@@JessicabelliciMa1 It really depends on the monologue and what you're trying to achieve. If you're talking about generally trying to work in a more subtle acting style, like screen acting, that's a whole other kettle of fish and people train for years to be good at it! But generally, something that works for me is the idea of "Feel 10, show 3". So I imagine my character's emotions as a ball of energy in or light in my stomach, and I try and keep it moving around my body and not let it come out through my face. It's a bit hard to describe. I recommend StageMilk's UA-cam channel for some useful videos about acting generally.