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If The River Were Dry [Shakespeare For You]
To play a comic character, what you have to do is … in my Video Blog.
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The Uncertain Glory of An April Day [Shakespeare For You]
When you are pushed from the height of happiness to the bottom, Shakespeare would say… BLOG
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The True Meaning of “Burden” for Shakespeare Girls. [Shakespeare For You]
To show the double meaning is one of the difficult acting. How would you do that? BLOG
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Fire That’s Closest Kept Burns Most Of All [Shakespeare For You]
Two women conversation on love, from The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Check the acting tips.
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A Woman’s Reason [Shakespeare For You]
Lucetta in Two Gentlemen of Verona whimsically justifies her thoughts with “a woman’s reason,” perhaps reflecting a viewpoint Shakespeare encountered in his personal life. This line should be delivered with pride and positivity. The actor/director invites engagement and opportunities for collaboration.
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Now We Are Alone [Shakespeare For You]
In Shakespeare’s plays, both Julia from “Two Gentlemen of Verona” and Portia from “The Merchant of Venice” consult their maids for marriage advice and both disguise themselves as boys. An acting challenge is to distinguish the portrayal of these two characters, despite their similar conditions and choices. The line “now we are alone” recalls Hamlet’s…
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My Horns Are His Horns [Shakespeare For You]
In a Shakespearean reference from “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” Speed’s dialogue reflects Commedia Dell’arte influence, suggesting humor in the servant-master dynamic and hinting at infidelity with the ‘horn’ metaphor. This acting tip video mixes literary analysis with a call for audience engagement and collaboration offers.
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More Than Over-Shoes In Love [Shakespeare For You]
Proteus, from ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona,’ humorously admits he’s head over heels in love. His acting requires distinct contrast with Valentine’s character, showcasing deep understanding of iambic pentameter.
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When Fortune Means to Men Most Good [Shakespeare For You]
🎭 When Fortune means to men most good, She looks upon them with a threatening eye. — Cardinal Randulph, King John 3-4 When you think you are successful and the fortune is on your side, always be aware that she (Fortune) betrays you in a minute. This phrase was said to an unfortunate person who…