Secrets of Acting Shakespeare: First Folio Technique
Secrets of Acting Shakespeare: First Folio Technique

Introduction

With the resurgence of period dramas both on stage and especially on the screen, the demand for ‘Classically Trained’ actors has never been greater. Changes in the way you audition has seen an increase in being called upon to audition and self-tape with Shakespearean monologues which could leave you uncertain about how to best prepare.

Rarely taught outside a handful of top drama schools, First Folio Technique is widely seen as the gold standard for classical acting. It also makes performing Shakespeare a lot easier!

Course Outline

Suitable for actors of all skill levels, this intensive online workshop will lead you through simple guidelines to demystify and detangle the text, uncover Shakespeare’s clues and learn how to easily decipher what lines mean and how to deliver them. First Folio Technique gives the power back to the actor and invigorates your performance! This course can be complimented by our ‘Shakespeare’s Words: The Rules of Verse Speaking – and how Shakespeare Breaks Them!’ course.

When

Thursday 20th February 2025

Designed For

All Levels of Ability

Times

6.00pm – 9.00pm (UK Time)

What You'll Love

Improve your confidence with Shakespeare

Each course is worth a certain amount of points. Courses can be repeated to earn points. See below how many points you can earn from successfully completing this course.

Spotlight Eligibility

Earn 25 Points From This Course
Earn 400 Points To Be Eligible for Spotlight

Casting professionals choose Spotlight to cast their projects because performers on Spotlight are recognised as the industry’s best. 

To be eligible to apply for Spotlight Membership, you have to successfully earn 400 Points from Actors Studio Training.

Booking Options

This course has limited availability and spaces are first come first served.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before proceeding with your booking.

£40

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  • Held online Via Zoom
  • A strong internet connection is required to join our live online courses and workshops. Please test your internet connection before booking as we cannot refund due to technical issues. Please familarise yourself with Zoom before attending your workshop. Your camera will be required to be switched on during the workshop
  • Students will receive a Zoom link via email to join the workshop. Please log on at least 10 mins before the workshop begins
  • Learn the history and importance of the First Folio
  • A breakdown of what to look for when approaching Shakespeare
  • Discover Shakespeare’s clues and directions hidden in the text!
  • How to use the First Folio as a tool to develop your character
  • Work as a team to demystify some of Shakespeare’s most complex work
  • First Folio technique is Shakespeare made easy – and exciting!
  • Gain a clear understanding in how to approach the text
  • Discover how to locate directors’ notes written by Shakespeare
  • Build confidence to perform, with a detailed and nuanced understanding
  • Actors take back ownership of the text
  • Sarah Hannah

    Actress, Acting and Audition Coach

    Sarah Hannah is a highly experienced professional actress, acting and audition coach. Bringing her extensive experience of working on stage and on screen, Sarah will focus on enhancing your passion and understanding of the works of William Shakespeare.

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