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/
So glad I found this video, have an audition tomorrow night and I've been having some trouble trying to find the right emotions for the monologue so thank you!
Thank you, love this monologue, you explained it beautifully! Your videos have helped me so much, I can't even tell you! Do you think you'll be able to do Rosalind from As You Like It, 'He was to imagine me...'? It would mean a lot! Thanks for everything, you're a life saver! xx
Yes! I’ve actually recorded this already but I actually forgot about it over Christmas 🤦🏼♀️ I will try to edit and upload it this week. Can I ask why you’re doing this one? Is it for an exam?
@@ShakespearewithSarah Thank you so much! It’s actually for my auditions for drama schools! I’m doing Isabella from Measure For Measure and Rosalind from As You Like It!
Ok cool. You might have given this some thought already but I always just advise people to be careful when selecting a monologue that’s in prose rather than verse, because sometimes drama schools are not keen on that, even if they don’t state it in the audition brief. But you might be fine since you’re doing Isabella as well. As long as they don’t specify ‘blank verse’.
I think the main reason is that verse speaking has its own techniques that don’t apply to prose, and they want to see what you can do with the verse. It’s a bit of a funny one because it will depend a bit on the panel and the school. Some won’t care and some will. If you’re really keen on that one, you could email the school(a) your applying for and just check if they’re ok with monologues in prose. If they haven’t specified ‘blank verse’ in the audition info then I think it’s a fair question.
This was really great timing. I’ve been getting ready for auditions and I wanted something that wasn’t too overdone, but also not too difficult (as I’m still a Shakespeare beginner), and I really liked this one. Thank you for making these videos. I really enjoy how you explain each line, it’s easy to follow and very helpful!
Yeeeeeesssss! Paulina is the bomb. I will definitely put this on the list but it’ll take a few weeks because I’m a bit behind on all my requests after the holidays!
Thank you so much for doing this as it really helped me understand and feel confident with the monologue! Here's the link if you'd like to check out my interpretation ua-cam.com/video/LrN_Y0gKWTE/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for this!!! I auditioned for the Stella Adler Summer Program in New York and got in with this monologue!! You really helped me a lot :)
Hey peeps! I just uploaded a self tape of this monologue if you’d like to see it in action. Please remember there are lots of ways to do it, this is just my take on it. X ua-cam.com/video/xi4YpvOGQ64/v-deo.html
Do you think that this is a good monologue for actors that are not very expert in Shakespeare? I am trying to find the right monologue for drama school and I am afraid of finding one that is not suited for a beginner
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 have an audition tomorrow and this video really helped me gain a better understanding of the monologue!! Thank you so much! amazing video 💕
Very helpful thank you!
So glad I found this video, have an audition tomorrow night and I've been having some trouble trying to find the right emotions for the monologue so thank you!
Glad it helped!
I got a call back so definitely thanks!!!
Great stuff! Cressida is a fun character!
Thank you, love this monologue, you explained it beautifully! Your videos have helped me so much, I can't even tell you! Do you think you'll be able to do Rosalind from As You Like It, 'He was to imagine me...'? It would mean a lot! Thanks for everything, you're a life saver! xx
Yes! I’ve actually recorded this already but I actually forgot about it over Christmas 🤦🏼♀️ I will try to edit and upload it this week. Can I ask why you’re doing this one? Is it for an exam?
@@ShakespearewithSarah Thank you so much! It’s actually for my auditions for drama schools! I’m doing Isabella from Measure For Measure and Rosalind from As You Like It!
Ok cool. You might have given this some thought already but I always just advise people to be careful when selecting a monologue that’s in prose rather than verse, because sometimes drama schools are not keen on that, even if they don’t state it in the audition brief. But you might be fine since you’re doing Isabella as well. As long as they don’t specify ‘blank verse’.
@@ShakespearewithSarah Oh I see, I had no idea that drama schools may not be keen on this. Why do they not particularly like that?
I think the main reason is that verse speaking has its own techniques that don’t apply to prose, and they want to see what you can do with the verse. It’s a bit of a funny one because it will depend a bit on the panel and the school. Some won’t care and some will. If you’re really keen on that one, you could email the school(a) your applying for and just check if they’re ok with monologues in prose. If they haven’t specified ‘blank verse’ in the audition info then I think it’s a fair question.
This was really great timing. I’ve been getting ready for auditions and I wanted something that wasn’t too overdone, but also not too difficult (as I’m still a Shakespeare beginner), and I really liked this one. Thank you for making these videos. I really enjoy how you explain each line, it’s easy to follow and very helpful!
Thank u for this!!!
thank you so much for this
You’re welcome! Glad it helped.
Could you do one of these on Paulina from Winter's Tale? "What studied torments"? Thank you!
Yeeeeeesssss! Paulina is the bomb. I will definitely put this on the list but it’ll take a few weeks because I’m a bit behind on all my requests after the holidays!
@@ShakespearewithSarah No worries! Thank you so much! You are amazing!
It's up! ua-cam.com/video/5S6JUqVx48M/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for doing this as it really helped me understand and feel confident with the monologue! Here's the link if you'd like to check out my interpretation ua-cam.com/video/LrN_Y0gKWTE/v-deo.html
THANK YOU! perfect timing
Thank you so much for this!!! I auditioned for the Stella Adler Summer Program in New York and got in with this monologue!! You really helped me a lot :)
Hey peeps! I just uploaded a self tape of this monologue if you’d like to see it in action. Please remember there are lots of ways to do it, this is just my take on it. X
ua-cam.com/video/xi4YpvOGQ64/v-deo.html
You’re videos are so helpful, thank you!
Great Video, as usual.
Even though I don't know what "chasing around the broom" means. :)
Chasing around the room*
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Very very helpful . I am recording it tomorrow....
Thank you 🙏😊💗
Thank you so much :)
I don’t think you understand how much this has helped me in my preparation for performing this monologue, THANK YOU!
When I saw the start of your comment I thought, “Oh no, I’ve stuffed something up!” 😂 I’m glad it was useful to you. 😁
Do you think that this is a good monologue for actors that are not very expert in Shakespeare? I am trying to find the right monologue for drama school and I am afraid of finding one that is not suited for a beginner
Hello! Yes this one is a good one for beginners.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! this is literally what i needed for my project, i had to understand and portray her character and you've just help me, THANK YOU!
Oh perfect timing!
OMG with grad auditions this was perfect timing (I know everyone is saying that but it’s true!)
That’s awesome! I wasn’t actually expecting this one to be so popular. A few years ago I swear no one knew this one existed.