Hey actor! If you’re still hunting for the perfect fit monologue, I’ve put together a collection of my favourite Shakespeare monologues sorted by casting type and general vibe. Makes it easy to pick one you love and another one to contrast. You can find it here: shakespearewithsarah.com/shakespeare-collection/
I’m 15, a sophomore, and I have been needing this kind of advice since I’m going to do one of Helena’s monologues in my Advanced theatre class, Thank you so much ❤❤
Thank you! These videos are SO helpful. I’ve got an audition coming up and I think there’ll be a tough competition; your videos are really helping me to learn new things and gain confidence. Also, can you maybe suggest some tips on how to stay concentrated if there are some disturbances during the audition ( like people talking, laughing )?
hi Sarah! ❤ i love your videos so much and they helped me a lot with my acting! thank you so much, it means the world. I'm a bit embarrassed to ask this but when you have time, can you please do a character analysis on Puck, please? I would love to know more about the character because i have an audition at the end of October.🍃 Thanks for reading! Take care ❤🐧
Hi there! Thank you so much for all these videos, they’re so helpful!!!! I was wondering: the first monolog of Helena‘s is definitely not in blankvers but is the second one? „Lo she is one of this confederacy!“ Many thanks!
i do have a question! what is the type of tone she uses, like is it over dramatic, posh stuff like that? because im quite stuck on what voice to audition with.
Use YOUR voice. You don’t need to change your vocal tone for the character. As long as you understand her intentions, you’ll be fine. One caveat: if the production you’re auditioning for is likely to be “big”, very “theatrical” etc and you KNOW they will want you to make a vocal choice, then experiment with different ones and see which feels the most interesting to you. Try whiny, loud and bossy, etc.
Hi Rutendo! Generally Shakespeare’s characters don’t have specific accents, there are only a few that do. It’s usually up to the director of each production to decide what accents they would like. Best practice currently is to use your natural accent unless asked to do something else. Hope that helps!
Hmm. Ok. Well personally I don’t recommend performing something you’ve written yourself for an audition (even if it’s an adaptation), because then your audition is not just depending on your acting skills, but your writing skills as well. I would recommend picking something else that speaks to you. Keep in mind as well, you want to choose something that’s a similar style to the play you’re auditioning for. So if it’s a period drama, pick a monologue from another period drama; if it’s a modern comedy, pick something from another comedy, etc.
Hey actor! If you’re still hunting for the perfect fit monologue, I’ve put together a collection of my favourite Shakespeare monologues sorted by casting type and general vibe. Makes it easy to pick one you love and another one to contrast. You can find it here: shakespearewithsarah.com/shakespeare-collection/
Thank you! I'm playing Helena in my school's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and this really helped me to personify her better.
Hi Sarah. Amazing Video - I have been cast as Helena in an open-air production this summer and this has helped so much.
Thank you! I was auditioning for A Midsummer Night's Dream and this was very helpful.
Yay! So glad you found it helpful.
I’m 15, a sophomore, and I have been needing this kind of advice since I’m going to do one of Helena’s monologues in my Advanced theatre class, Thank you so much ❤❤
Thank you so much! I am a final year drama student and chose this monologue for an exam and this made my jobs a lot easier! Subscribeeddd
Woohoo! So glad it helped.
Thank you! These videos are SO helpful. I’ve got an audition coming up and I think there’ll be a tough competition; your videos are really helping me to learn new things and gain confidence. Also, can you maybe suggest some tips on how to stay concentrated if there are some disturbances during the audition ( like people talking, laughing )?
I think I'm auditioning for Helena with my high school production of a Midsummer Night's Dream and this was so helpful! Thank you!!
Yay! Good luck for your audition!
Thank you for your video it really helps me for my WAEC
I play Helena in our school theater
Thank you so much!!!
I got cast as Helena and I ahead to look up characteristics so thank you!!! 💞💕♥️
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@@ShakespearewithSarah thank you for answering!!! O
hi Sarah! ❤ i love your videos so much and they helped me a lot with my acting! thank you so much, it means the world.
I'm a bit embarrassed to ask this but when you have time, can you please do a character analysis on Puck, please? I would love to know more about the character because i have an audition at the end of October.🍃 Thanks for reading! Take care ❤🐧
Your videos are awesome! So glad I found you! THANKS xx
Glad you’re here! And also come find me on Instagram, I’m doing lots of stuff there at the moment. @shakespearewithsarah
Thank you so much for this video, it was really helpfull :))
You're so welcome!
Hi there! Thank you so much for all these videos, they’re so helpful!!!! I was wondering: the first monolog of Helena‘s is definitely not in blankvers but is the second one? „Lo she is one of this confederacy!“ Many thanks!
Hi! I just uploaded a video about blank verse that might help: ua-cam.com/video/aKONGEzie9s/v-deo.html
They are both definitely in blank verse!
@@ShakespearewithSarah great thank you so much!!
I think it'd be great if you did this with Ophelia from Hamlet :)
Omg that’s a great idea! Thank you 🎉 I’ll need to have a bit more of a think about Ophelia, she’s an interesting one!
i do have a question! what is the type of tone she uses, like is it over dramatic, posh stuff like that? because im quite stuck on what voice to audition with.
Use YOUR voice. You don’t need to change your vocal tone for the character. As long as you understand her intentions, you’ll be fine.
One caveat: if the production you’re auditioning for is likely to be “big”, very “theatrical” etc and you KNOW they will want you to make a vocal choice, then experiment with different ones and see which feels the most interesting to you. Try whiny, loud and bossy, etc.
@@ShakespearewithSarah thank you so much!!! i actually ended up getting the role of helena!! x
Could you plzz help me what Accent does Helena have?
Hi Rutendo! Generally Shakespeare’s characters don’t have specific accents, there are only a few that do. It’s usually up to the director of each production to decide what accents they would like. Best practice currently is to use your natural accent unless asked to do something else. Hope that helps!
Hey Sarah! I'm thinking of doing the "how happy" monologue in modern English. Do you think that's a good idea?
Hi Palesa! What are you doing it for? An audition, exam, or competition? Something else?
I'll be doing it for an audition.
@@palesaiileka5552 Have they asked for a Shakespeare monologue or can you choose anything?
@@ShakespearewithSarah I can choose anything. It's just a monologue I like (in it's original form) but I'm not sure if it will be understood.
Hmm. Ok. Well personally I don’t recommend performing something you’ve written yourself for an audition (even if it’s an adaptation), because then your audition is not just depending on your acting skills, but your writing skills as well. I would recommend picking something else that speaks to you. Keep in mind as well, you want to choose something that’s a similar style to the play you’re auditioning for. So if it’s a period drama, pick a monologue from another period drama; if it’s a modern comedy, pick something from another comedy, etc.
What about hermia?
Should I do a Hermia analysis?
@@ShakespearewithSarah yes pls