Shakespeare audition MISTAKES! And what to do instead
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
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Got an audition coming up and have to tackle a Shakespeare monologue for the first time? This is my guide to avoiding those common mistakes that beginners make (that make them look amateur, and stop them getting into drama school, or getting that role) and the best things to do instead.
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Great video once again, fantastic tips!! Xx
OMG Charlotte, you were so quick to watch and comment! Thank you so much, I really appreciate the support.
Thanks Sarah, I am learning so much from you!
Sabrina, come and join us in my new private Facebook group! I'm doing heaps of live trainings and chats. If you enjoy my videos then I think you'll like it in the group. There are some wonderful people in our community ☺️
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@@ShakespearewithSarah Thank you ! I will definitely !
Love your videos! So helpful!
How about Tamora’s monologue “ Have I not reason, think you, to look pale?”
Thank you so much for all your insight!
Yes! That’s on the list. I should get to it soon. I’ve just been putting it off because Titus Andronicus is so violent 🤢
oww I found this today!!!! Great channel! Very helpful. Can you please to Jailer´s Daughter from Two Noble Kinsmen Act. 2 Scene 4? :)
This is brilliant, you've really helped me to breathe a different perspective into my speeches! I'd love to hear your thoughts on Ophelia's 'My lord, as I was sewing' monologue. :D
Yes!!! Thank you, that’s great to hear and yes I would love to dive into some Ophelia. Should be able to do a video in the next few weeks! 😊
@@ShakespearewithSarah Amazing!
Hi Kheira, it’s ready! I actually did two videos because there’s a lot to talk about.
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I’m so sorry, I forgot to give you a shout out for the request! I had your name already to go but then when I looked back at the footage, I’d completely forgotten to record it! Sorry about that.
Hope you find it helpful anyway. Let me know what you think!
Hello! I've binge watched couple of your videos and they are all very amazing. Thank you so much for all the insights❤ I have like a couple of questions with regards to Drama School auditions and I was wondering if you take workshops or online classes where I can join in to learn more about the dos and don'ts and to clear out my doubts. I have my audition scheduled on this 12th and I know it's really too late but if you can still help me out like a little bit. That would be great!
Thank you so much❤
Hey Sanjukta! I am planning to run some workshops but not before the 12th I’m afraid! Why don’t you DM me your questions on Instagram and I’ll see if I can help. @shakespearewithsarah
@@ShakespearewithSarah alright great. I'll do that. Thank you so much :)
Helloo, I love your videos! I've got my audition for drama school due soon and I don't suppose you've got a video/ any tips for analysis on Joan la Pucelle's "First, let me tell you whom you have condemn'd" monologue from King Henry VI?
You’re the second person to request that lately so I will do a video soon! It will probably be 2-3 weeks before it gets uploaded though because I’ve got a few things that need to go up first. When’s your audition?
@@ShakespearewithSarah ah brilliant that's so helpful, thankyou! I do have one school needing my audition tape in by Friday lol, but two others wanting it between now and March. So a fair chunk of time to make adjustments to my performance. Thanks again
It’s up! Hope you find it helpful. Sorry I forgot to give you a shout out for the request, I keep forgetting 🤦🏼♀️
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@@ShakespearewithSarah thanks so much for taking the time to let me know! Will be checking that out now 😊
Hi!! this is so helpful! i was wondering if you have thoughts about hermia’s nightmare monologue in a midsummer nights dream? i’ve read that this monologue foreshadows lysanders betrayal. for the lines “what, out of hearing? gone? no sound, no word?” do you thought a like more like trying to figure out where he is for the what out of hearing part and then for the gone and no sound no word part, like thinking about if lysander DID leave? is there a good time that a pause would fit?
Hi Vivienne, sorry I just saw this comment! I think your audition's today but perhaps you'll see this.
In terms of foreshadowing, remember that you have to think like an actor, not a scholar. By that I mean - scholars might be analysing the play and saying "this foreshadows blah blah blah", but as a character, you don't know what's going to happen in the future, so most of the time it's not playable.
So, exactly like you said, just section it up and figure out what she's thinking for each section. They'll be quick sections. I personally don't think she would assume that he would have left her, because she's quite secure in their love generally, but that's a choice you can make for yourself. My instinct is that she's gone straight to thinking "oh no, he's been dragged off by a wild beast", then she has to make the choice whether to go look for him or get herself to safety. That means the last line "either death or you I'll find immediately" can have a big fat obvious choice before you say it, which is always great for a soliloquy. Let us see you make the choice!
Hey! I'm studying Helena's "How happy some o'er other some can be", which your video really helped me about, so thank you! I am also going to be filming myself perform the monologue but performing it like a TV show (that sort of style). Any tips please? Xxx
Hi Eloise! I'd be happy to help but I'm not quite sure I know what you mean by 'performing it like a tv show'. Could you tell me more about that?
The Creative Actor Sorry of course, like acting for camera
@@eloisewyatt3599 I think the main thing to consider when it comes to acting for camera is 'size'. I mean the level of energy and subtlety that you bring to the character. That's always the case when filming anything that was written for theatre, but it's very important with Shakespeare because his work is heightened (ie meant to be a bit larger than life). Helena is also quite 'big' in that she can be quite melodramatic, so I'd recommend focusing on paring it back a bit so she keeps the emotion 'inside', rather than being over the top. I've just done a character analysis video for Helena as well where I talk a bit about that, you might find it useful. I'll link here as well. Let me know if you have other questions!
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Hi ! I'm doing Lady Macbeth's monologue "the raven himself..." and I'd love to have your opinion and analyse of it ! Any tips ? :)
Hi Maxine! I’ve actually done that one 😁 you can find it here: ua-cam.com/video/GAEOWjUzAOc/v-deo.html
@@ShakespearewithSarah Yeah thank you so much !
How old is Lady Anne?
What do you think about Helena's monologue "Oh hell, Oh spite." I would like to do it for my drama school audition ❤️
Yep that's a good one too! I will do a breakdown for that one in the future too, I just haven't got to it yet. I actually have a whole video talking about my favourite Helena monologues and their pros and cons that might be helpful for you: ua-cam.com/video/pCiSPkAQlFE/v-deo.html
@@ShakespearewithSarah thank you very much! You are very nice and a treasure ❤️❤️❤️
hi sarah, prepping for a drama school audition at the moment (doing isabella’s “to whom should i complain”). when watching the RSC performance, she does leave pauses in the middle of the line e.g between “complain?” and “did i tell this”. what are your thoughts on this?
Not all directors want actors to stick to this rule 100%. Some are strict about it, some will be flexible, and some don't care about it at all. What I suggest to actors is to first try the exercise of not breathing in the middle of lines (breathe at the end instead) and see what you discover. Quite often it creates a flow and urgency that would be missed otherwise. Experiment with that first, then keep what works, leave what doesn't.
@@ShakespearewithSarah thanks so much! your videos have been very helpful