How to Avoid Typecasting
Typecasting. It’s word that sends shivers down the aspiring actor’s spine. No one wants to feel trapped playing the same character for the rest of their life. After all, the craft of a true artist...
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How I got into Drama School in the UK
Having just come out of the drama school audition process successfully, I know how nerve-wracking it is. That said, I now know how to handle it. It’s not just an audition—which would be hard enough...
Best Twelfth Night Monologues
Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s most joyous plays. It is a tale of love and loss, set in the mystical land of Illyria. The events of the story take place in the fabled 12...
Best Perth Headshot Photographers
Acting resources in Perth and most of Western Australia can be hard to come by. We all need to know where to go to find the best tools for our actors toolkit. Whether you’re just...
Hector Monologue (Act 4, Scene 5)
Today we’re going to take a look at this fantastic Hector Monologue from Act 4, Scene 5 of Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare. This is a great monologue for exploring themes of honour, family...
Aaron Monologue (Act 5, Scene 1)
Meet Aaron, one of Shakespeare’s most morally reprehensible characters. In this monologue Aarons hens have finally come home to roost. After returning to the Goths to ask them to care for his illegitimate child that...
Posthumus Monologue (Act 2, Scene 5)
Today we’re going to take a look at one of Posthumus Monologues from Act 2, Scene 5 of Cymbeline by William Shakespeare. Now there is a lot about this monologue that has not aged well,...
Launcelot Monologue (Act 2, Scene 2)
Today we’re going to be breaking down this fantastic Launcelot monologue from the Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare. This is a great monologue for anyone with an upcoming audition for a Shakespearean comedy, or...
Bolingbroke Monologue (Act 2, Scene 3)
Today we’re going to be breaking down a much lesser known and severely underrated speech by Bolingbroke from Richard the Second Act 2, Scene 3. There are those who say that there is no subtext...
Julia Monologue (Act 1, Scene 2)
Today we’re going to take a look at Julia’s monologue from Act 2, Scene 2 of Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare. This monologue is fun, physical and a great opportunity for the actor...