When to say NO to an Acting Role!
You might have read the title for this page and thought: “Andrew, I am struggling to even get auditions, I am not in a position to say NO to acting roles!” However, over time you...
Posts by: Andrew Hearle
Iago Monologue (Act 2 Scene 3)
Iago is one of Shakespeare’s greatest villains. Though most actors exploring the character of Iago for auditions gravitate towards Iago’s Act 2 Scene 1 monologue, this is a terrific alternative. It contains all of Iago’s...
How to Work on Playing Status as an Actor
Status is something that is present in every human interaction, yet often ignored in our acting work. Understanding status and being able to effectively integrate this concept into your acting process is very powerful. Each...
Hermione Monologue (Act 3, Scene 2)
This is the iconic monologue from The Winter’s Tale. If you are looking for an audition piece, or just a really great piece of text to work on, look no further. It’s powerful, direct and...
Angelo Monologue (Act 2 Scene 2)
Here we explore one of the most iconic monologues featured in Measure for Measure. Angelo, who initially appears one of the most moral and pious characters, finds himself forever altered by the virtuous Isabella. Though...
Valentine Monologue Act 3 Scene 1 (The Two Gentlemen of Verona)
Today, we are exploring a lesser known Shakespeare monologue. This is Act 3 Scene 1 from The Two Gentlemen of Verona. This monologue is from Valentine (one of the two gentlemen) and I believe it...
Much Ado About Nothing Female Monologues
This is a collection of some of the best female monologues from Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. One of his most beloved comedies, Much Ado is full of characters who seemingly have little...
How to Get Into LAMDA
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) is widely considered to be one of the best drama schools in the world. LAMDA is a leading British drama school and was founded in 1861....
Shakespeare Comedy Monologues
Shakespeare was one funny guy. While today he is arguably more well known for his epic histories and tragedies such as Hamlet, Macbeth and King Lear, he was one of the few writers of his...
Phoebe Monologue Act 3 Scene 5
This monologue from As You Like It is a classic! It’s funny, clever and a really strong choice for auditions. What I love about it is how contemporary it feels. Phoebe, sounds like every stroppy,...