Hey actor! If you’re still hunting for the perfect fit monologue, I’ve put together a collection of my favourite Shakespeare monologues sorted by casting type and general vibe. Makes it easy to pick one you love and another one to contrast. You can find it here: shakespearewithsarah.com/shakespeare-collection/
It's an interesting discussion - the way we look definitely has an impact on how we get cast, but it doesn't have to hold you back as such. I think when we feel like it's holding us back, it's usually because we're not embracing our casting type.
hearing about your framework and how you actually schedule your practice is very useful. i've made progress when i'm taking classes but then i struggle a lot with practicing on my own, so just having an example of what that could look like was very helpful!
That's great! I definitely need to do another live chat about process. I've honestly struggled with this over many years, and I don't think people talk about it enough. A lot of famous actors just say "Oh, I just figured out a process" or "I just follow my intuition", but they don't talk much about the day to day of how to keep practicing, other than to say "go to class". Class is great, but we can't be going to class every single day.
@@ShakespearewithSarah exactly! & especially with trying to get into drama school it's such a catch 22 situation. i wanna go there to learn how to find my process but i need to find one to prepare for auditions... and btw, i'd love to hear more about the 'embody' part (unless it's something you wanna keep to your guides and classes!). connecting to my body is something i'm making an effort to work on, so i'd love to hear what you've found working!
Yeah I can make some content about my embodiment process for sure! I did a lot of physical theatre training which is surprisingly useful when it comes to Shakespeare. I have what's sometimes called an "outside in" approach, which basically means I move my body and see where it leads me! So most of the time I'm literally running and jumping around the room - stuff that helps me release tension and stay present in my body. Simple things like running, jumping and shaking are sooo effective. I do a bit of physical character work if I feel like I need it, but mostly the work is a) release tension and b) feel alive in my body.
Thank you for the video! I definitely take a more impulsive approach to acting and never practiced any of the “tedious” parts as I feel that acting is a natural art and that it should be intuitive and impulsive. But the older I get the more I realize that the preparation and intellectual parts ARE important and are what have been setting me apart from my peers and have been setting me up for failure.
I guess I should give myself credit as I’ve been “acting” as a good actor for years! And it’s worked well enough so far to land me a surprising amount of work.
Intuition and impulse are important, but IMO they're just PART of the process. Even actors who aren't formally trained tend to find their own way of doing things. I personally find it important to have a process that works for me because I know if I push myself within that process, I'll find lots of detail and unique ideas that help me bring something to the table that'll make me stand out. I trust that when I go through my process, I do my best work. And intuition will always be there, it informs the process.
Hey actor! If you’re still hunting for the perfect fit monologue, I’ve put together a collection of my favourite Shakespeare monologues sorted by casting type and general vibe. Makes it easy to pick one you love and another one to contrast. You can find it here: shakespearewithsarah.com/shakespeare-collection/
For stage - no
For film/tv. - yes. I have a nose that needs fixing and an overbite that can look really harsh on camera.
It's an interesting discussion - the way we look definitely has an impact on how we get cast, but it doesn't have to hold you back as such. I think when we feel like it's holding us back, it's usually because we're not embracing our casting type.
hearing about your framework and how you actually schedule your practice is very useful. i've made progress when i'm taking classes but then i struggle a lot with practicing on my own, so just having an example of what that could look like was very helpful!
That's great! I definitely need to do another live chat about process. I've honestly struggled with this over many years, and I don't think people talk about it enough. A lot of famous actors just say "Oh, I just figured out a process" or "I just follow my intuition", but they don't talk much about the day to day of how to keep practicing, other than to say "go to class". Class is great, but we can't be going to class every single day.
@@ShakespearewithSarah exactly! & especially with trying to get into drama school it's such a catch 22 situation. i wanna go there to learn how to find my process but i need to find one to prepare for auditions...
and btw, i'd love to hear more about the 'embody' part (unless it's something you wanna keep to your guides and classes!). connecting to my body is something i'm making an effort to work on, so i'd love to hear what you've found working!
Yeah I can make some content about my embodiment process for sure! I did a lot of physical theatre training which is surprisingly useful when it comes to Shakespeare. I have what's sometimes called an "outside in" approach, which basically means I move my body and see where it leads me! So most of the time I'm literally running and jumping around the room - stuff that helps me release tension and stay present in my body. Simple things like running, jumping and shaking are sooo effective. I do a bit of physical character work if I feel like I need it, but mostly the work is a) release tension and b) feel alive in my body.
Thank you for the video! I definitely take a more impulsive approach to acting and never practiced any of the “tedious” parts as I feel that acting is a natural art and that it should be intuitive and impulsive. But the older I get the more I realize that the preparation and intellectual parts ARE important and are what have been setting me apart from my peers and have been setting me up for failure.
I guess I should give myself credit as I’ve been “acting” as a good actor for years! And it’s worked well enough so far to land me a surprising amount of work.
Intuition and impulse are important, but IMO they're just PART of the process. Even actors who aren't formally trained tend to find their own way of doing things. I personally find it important to have a process that works for me because I know if I push myself within that process, I'll find lots of detail and unique ideas that help me bring something to the table that'll make me stand out. I trust that when I go through my process, I do my best work. And intuition will always be there, it informs the process.
Yes! I suspect you're being a bit hard on yourself 😊
i just found your channel and i love it so much.
So glad you're here ❤