With the recent surge in popularity of period dramas, both on stage and screen, the demand for classically trained actors has reached new heights. With this, a mastery of Verse Speaking is a must! Shakespeare’s words have been long held as the gold standard of the classical stage and also now very much inform how we handle heightened language on screen.

Changes in audition processes have also led to an increase in actors being asked to perform Shakespearean monologues at the drop of a hat. This can leave many feeling intimidated and uncertain about how to prepare effectively.