Henry V Monologue (Act 4, Scene 1)
Let’s have a look at a soliloquy from Henry the Fifth. This is a truly fantastic character to explore. Henry is put through so many trials and high-stakes situations, and his personality is constantly torn...
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Marc Antony Monologue: Julius Caesar Act 3 Scene 1
We’re going to take a closer look at a brilliant Shakespeare monologue, the Marc Antony speech from Julius Caesar Act 3 Scene 1. This is a dramatic Shakespeare monologue that covers grief and revenge. Let’s...
Hamlet (Act 3, Scene I) ‘To be or not to be’
Alright, let’s do it! Let’s tackle arguably the most famous and frequently quoted speeches in not only Shakespeare’s canon but in all western literature. Pressure’s on, huh? Not necessarily. This speech does require careful analysis,...
Sonnet 22
In sonnet 22, which is part of the fair youth phase of the sonnets, we see the poet acknowledge that the fair youth in fact is not some god like deity which seems to be...
27 Movies All Actors Should Watch
So, you’re an actor looking to watch some movies for inspiration. Or, maybe you need a little primer for a certain aspect of the film-making process, or an idea for how to approach a specific...
Macbeth Monologue (Act 3 Scene 1)
It’s safe to say Macbeth has put himself through the ringer so far throughout the play. He’s been in battle, he’s wrestled with his conscience and his wife over killing King Duncan, and ultimately he’s...
Being an actor in L.A.
I Love This Town Despite a successful diversion of the rising California sun via drawn blinds, I’m awoken by the increasingly aggressive chirping of my alarm clock. Each night prior I set it early in...
Sonnet 80
In this sonnet we see the poet referencing the rival poet. This is a part of the greater series that we see pop up almost like a b-plot. We also see the poet once again...
Sonnet 23
In this sonnet, we see Shakespeare once again alluding to the power that the poet’s words have to express love, to immortalise the young man, and to keep his love alive forever. This sonnet also...
Sonnet 75
In this sonnet we catch a glimpse of the poet being pushed and pulled by the young man. Which makes a change from a number of the other sonnets as the poet isn’t simply keeling...