There are definitely some tricky names among the more typical ones in this always-popular comedy. Click to watch the video!
Shakespeare Coach Emily Staudt breaks down the Bard in a fun, approachable way
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Sunday
How to Pronounce Character Names in Shakespeare's As You Like It
While Shakespeare's As You Like It almost certainly takes place in France, not all of the characters have French names, and some of the French names are not said with French pronunciation!
There are definitely some tricky names among the more typical ones in this always-popular comedy. Click to watch the video!
There are definitely some tricky names among the more typical ones in this always-popular comedy. Click to watch the video!
Monday
VIDEO - How to Find Your Type in Shakespeare
"Type" is one of those things that confuses and frustrates a lot of actors. What it comes down to is simple marketing: you, the actor, are the product you are selling. You have to know which roles you are most likely to be cast in; how the rest of the world sees you - this is called your "type".
Do you tend to play the funny best friend?
The soccer mom?
The leading man/lady?
The nerdy scientist who ends up being the serial killer in a surprise twist?
In this quick video, I'll give you the tools to find your "type", especially as it relates to Shakespeare's plays!
Do you tend to play the funny best friend?
The soccer mom?
The leading man/lady?
The nerdy scientist who ends up being the serial killer in a surprise twist?
In this quick video, I'll give you the tools to find your "type", especially as it relates to Shakespeare's plays!
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Thursday
VIDEO - How to Pronounce Character Names in Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale
With names like Paulina, Cleomines, Polixenes, and Perdita, Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale has some of the most complicated character names in the canon! Before you go into that audition or performance, make sure you're saying them right.
Were you surprised by any of these pronunciations? Let me know in the comments!
Were you surprised by any of these pronunciations? Let me know in the comments!
VIDEO - Top 6 Dos and Don'ts of Slating for Shakespeare Auditions
When you introduce your piece for an audition, that's called a "slate" - and as part of your first impression in an audition, it needs to be on point!
Here are my Top 6 Dos and Don'ts of Slating for Shakespeare Auditions, explained in this quick video:
DO tell the casting personnel which character you're going to be portraying before you begin your piece.
DON'T give them the character's backstory, or explain what's happening in the scene.
DO tell them which play your character is in - but only if there is more than one character with that name in the canon (for example, Helena of A Midsummer Night's Dream vs Helena of All's Well That Ends Well), or if the character appears in more than one play (Marc Antony in Julius Caesar or Antony & Cleopatra).
DON'T give the act and the scene number. The casting directors have probably heard your piece before - maybe even today.
DO make sure you're pronouncing things correctly. Shakespeare has some tricky names for his characters, so be sure you've done your research! This is a simple thing that is overlooked surprisingly often.
DO remember to practice your slate, just like you would practice your monologue. It's part of your audition, and deserves attention!
Here are my Top 6 Dos and Don'ts of Slating for Shakespeare Auditions, explained in this quick video:
DO tell the casting personnel which character you're going to be portraying before you begin your piece.
DON'T give them the character's backstory, or explain what's happening in the scene.
DO tell them which play your character is in - but only if there is more than one character with that name in the canon (for example, Helena of A Midsummer Night's Dream vs Helena of All's Well That Ends Well), or if the character appears in more than one play (Marc Antony in Julius Caesar or Antony & Cleopatra).
DON'T give the act and the scene number. The casting directors have probably heard your piece before - maybe even today.
DO make sure you're pronouncing things correctly. Shakespeare has some tricky names for his characters, so be sure you've done your research! This is a simple thing that is overlooked surprisingly often.
DO remember to practice your slate, just like you would practice your monologue. It's part of your audition, and deserves attention!
Did any of these Dos and Don'ts surprise you? Let me know in the comments!
VIDEO - Trochees
Let's talk about TROCHEES! These are the exact opposite of iambs, which I explain here.
This quick, fun video will make you a trochee expert in just 90 seconds!
This quick, fun video will make you a trochee expert in just 90 seconds!
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