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...
Shakespeare
Shakespeare has always been a major focus here at StageMilk. Working with Shakespearean text is essential for any actor! He is heralded for being the best playwright of all time, and for good reason. Both actors and theatremakers across the globe are enthralled and intrigued by William Shakespeare and his plays. For that reason, we have a great deal of Shakespeare resources and information, all of which can be found here.
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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...
Shakespeare, the Poet
Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest playwright of the Western canon. But had he not written a single play and all that remained of his legacy were his poems, he would have still been...
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...
3 Shakespeare Mistakes (Early Career Actors Make)
You probably first came across Shakespeare in high school; likely, you tried not to doze off as your English or Literature teacher did their best rendition of Hamlet or Macbeth. You may have even seen...
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...
Sonnet 116
Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments. Sonnet 116 is one of Shakespeare’s most well-loved sonnets. This iconic Shakespeare sonnet sits alongside other classics such as Sonnet 18 (Shall I compare...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Monologues
A Midsummer Night’s Dream was the play that made me fall in love with Shakespeare. Granted at the age of 11 I had no idea what was going on, but something in the magical world...
Best Shakespeare Films
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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...