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6<\/span>\u00a0Easy<\/span>\u00a0Steps<\/span>\u00a0To<\/span>\u00a0Finding<\/span>\u00a0The<\/span>\u00a0Best<\/span>\u00a0Shakespearean Monologue<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Written by Ashleigh Gardner<\/p>\n

June 8, 2016<\/p>\n

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Chances are you\u2019ll have to perform Shakespeare at least once, whether it\u2019s for a high school class or for your college audition. Luckily, you can find all the classical material you need right here on Performer Stuff!<\/span><\/p>\n


1. Determine how long your monologue should be.<\/h4>\n \"\"<\/span>

Do you need a one-minute or a two-minute monologue? Check the website of the college or theatre you are auditioning for or simply ask your teacher\/professor how long the monologue should be. There are many Shakespearean monologues that fit within these time constraints. <\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Decide: comedic or dramatic?<\/h4>\n \"\"<\/span>

Depending on the type of show\/role you\u2019re auditioning for, you should choose a monologue that fits the mood of the show: silly and romantic, or serious and frightening? For example, if you were auditioning for <\/span>Macbeth<\/span><\/i> (political drama), you wouldn\u2019t perform a monologue from <\/span>A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream<\/span><\/i> (love comedy). Conversely, if you were auditioning for <\/span>The Taming of the Shrew<\/span><\/i> (marriage comedy), you wouldn\u2019t want to do a monologue from <\/span>Antony and Cleopatra<\/span><\/i> (military drama).<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Figure out which kind of role (or type) you\u2019d fit the best.<\/h4>\n \"\"<\/span>

This is also called finding and knowing your \u201ctype\u201d. Your type is how other people see you. Are you an <\/span>ing\u00e9nue<\/span>, a lead, or a character role? Knowing what type you are and working <\/span>with <\/span><\/i>that type greatly increases your chances of getting cast. Below is a list of types and the corresponding roles that align with them.<\/span><\/p>\n