Approaching Shakespeare A Course for Middle School Students

Notes on Acting Shakespeare

SOME NOTES ON ACTING SHAKESPEARE (OR HOW TO READ SHAKESPEARE LIKE AN ACTOR)

Acting in Shakespeare is not fundamentally different from acting in a contemporary play. The basic skills involved are the same. There are, however, some important differences.  The most significant difference between acting Shakespeare and acting in a contemporary play is the importance in Shakespeare of the text (the words) – that is, from the actor’s point of view, the character’s speech.  In Shakespeare, the speech of the characters is far and away the most important – and powerful – element of performance.

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