Sonnet 130
Now, this sonnet is an interesting one in that it can almost fall into the world of satire. In order to explain what I mean, we need to first understand what a Blazon was/is. A...
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Sonnet 18
Easily the most famous of Shakespeare’s Sonnets, Sonnet 18 is about as clear a love letter to someone, as well as to love itself, that you can get. To understand the significance of this sonnet...
The Uta Hagen Technique
Not all practitioners make great teachers, and not all teachers make great practitioners. If there is an exception to that rule Uta Hagen would rank pretty high on that list. Not only was she a...
Macbeth Monologue (Act 5, Scene 5)
Macbeth’s final soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 5 can be broken down into two parts both literally, with the interjection from Seyton, and figuratively, as it’s almost as if they are two separate speeches from...
What is a Problem Play?
So what is a problem play? That’s a great question. Scholars and actors and directors alike have argued, debated and theorized for centuries over the exact definition of what a problem play is, which ironically...
The Stanislavski Method
There’s a reason that the “Method” is so revered, utilised and taught in studios, stages, sets and institutions around the world. The Stanislavski method is, in its essence, the amalgamation of every piece of acting...
How to Master Any Accent
That’s right you heard me (or maybe you didn’t through my thick Aussie accent). Needless to say, I’m here to help you to master any accent. From the resonant highlands of Scotland to the musicality...