The Best Plays of Aphra Behn
Aphra Behn is one of the most extraordinary playwrights in history. A mystery, wrapped in an enigma, drenched in poetry and social commentary. A spy during the Dutch-Anglo war, a former prisoner and the first...
Best Of / Lists
Since StageMilk’s inception, lists have been an integral part of the site. We wanted to provide free, no-bullsh*t resources for actors all around the world. We are constantly updating these lists, and adding new ones. Go forth, and explore!
Best Plays of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Talk about an over-achiever – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a statesman, a poet, a scientist, an author and a playwright. In retrospect, calm down Johann, calm down! You’re making the rest of us look...
Top 10 Female Shakespeare Roles
While the female roles were played by male actors in Shakespeare’s day, the Bard proved time and time again that he could write complex, meaty roles for both genders. His female characters are at points...
Pulitzer Prize Winning Plays
Rainy Sunday? Or keen to get some more plays under your belt? This is a great place to start! The Pulitzer prize for Drama is for a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original...
Best Dramatic Scenes for Actors
There are certain scenes which are touchpoints for actors. Some of the truly great performances ever captured on camera. This is not an exhaustive list, but this is a starting point for some of those...
16 Plays It’s Embarrassing You Haven’t Read
Despite the belittling title, this article isn’t to make you feel bad. There are a lot of talented and passionate actors out there who are simply not reading or watching plays. There are probably a...
Best Drama Schools in the UK
Many of you are looking to audition for drama school this year. It can be tough to work out which schools to approach. Most school have an audition fee, and every audition takes time, so...
Best TV Shows About Acting
There is nothing I love more than watching TV shows about acting. There’s something cathartic about seeing situations on screen that we can relate to. Not all shows do this successfully and with the proliferation...
Best Acting Podcasts
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Best Short Acting Courses Around the World
Looking for a short acting course?...