Hamlet’s Advice to the Players
It’s funny that many actors today think of Shakespeare as over-the-top, melodramatic and as far from naturalism as you can get. We see the Globe theatre and grand costumes and assume that the plays written...
Shakespeare
Shakespeare has always been a major focus on StageMilk. Working with Shakespearean text is essential for an actor, and actors and theatre makers across the world are enthralled and intrigued by William Shakespeare and his plays. For that reason we have a great deal of Shakespeare information, all of which can be found here. Enjoy…
Common Shakespeare Words Explained
Common Shakespearean words explained. ...
The Merchant of Venice Monologues
The Merchant of Venice is a controversial, problematic Shakespeare play. That said, it features some of Shakespeare’s finest monologues. Whether it’s the biting Shylock, or the melancholy Antonio, or the graceful Portia, The Merchant of...
Sonnet 104
This sonnet is one of the most loved Shakespeare sonnets. It is a simple love sonnets, that doesn’t have much of the anxiety found in sonnets like 27 and 129. You see the poet’s passion...
5 Formidable Richard III Monologues
Looking for a kick-ass Shakespeare monologue? Look no further...
How to Use Shakespeare’s Problem Plays as an Actor
The term gets thrown around fairly loosely, so we’re going to break down what are ‘problem plays’, and what does that mean for you as an actor? Good actors work hard at everything they do,...
Shakespeare Sonnet 27
I have recently become obsessed with Shakespeare’s sonnets. One that I particularly love is sonnet 27. It’s not one of the most well known of Shakespeare’s sonnets, but I think it’s as poignant as ever....
Measure for Measure Monologues
Monologues from Measure for Measure...
Preparing a Shakespeare Monologue for an Audition
Working on a Shakespeare monologue...
Richard the Second Play
A look at Richard the Second, one of Shakespeare's most renowned history plays. ...