Richard the Third
Richard the Third is one of the most well loved Shakespeare plays. We can’t turn away from the cunning, machiavellian Richard the Third. The role has been taken up by many of the greatest actors...
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.
For more about William Shakespeare himself, click here.
For a list of the best Shakespeare plays, click here.
How to Act Shakespeare
Have a Shakespeare audition or performance? Take a look at our step by step guide on how to act Shakespearean text. ...
Macbeth
Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s best known plays. It’s often studied at high school as it’s short, entertaining and thematically rich. For actors it is also an absolute gift. The eponymous Macbeth is one of...
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is arguably Shakespeare’s best known play and one of his most beloved (ranked no. 7 in our Best Shakespeare Plays). If you grow up in the west, Romeo and Juliet is almost...
King Lear
Information on Shakespeare’s masterpiece, King Lear. Written between 1605 and 1606 this is considered one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. Below is a play synopsis, character list and the best King Lear monologues. This play is rated...
The Merchant of Venice
Play Synopsis Bassanio, confident with his place in Portia’s heart, requires money to be considered as a suitor. He approaches his wealthy merchant friend Antonio; however, Antonio’s money is tied up in shipments and so...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of the greatest comedies ever written. It remainss hilarious for a modern audience and is one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays. This wonderful play is perfect for a large...
About William Shakespeare
Information about William Shakespeare. This page is a great start for anything Shakespeare: monologues, information and advice....
Shakespeare Scenes
A comprehensive list of Shakespeare Scenes, includes Male/Female, Male/Male and Female/Female scenes. ...
Shakespeare Monologues
Welcome to our Shakespeare monologue hub! If you are looking for a new Shakespeare monologue for an audition, or just for fun/practice, you have come to the right place. We have compiled two comprehensive lists...