Every actor should have at least two classical monologues in their back pocket—and given that Shakespeare is the most-produced playwright in the country, it’s a no-brainer that at least one of these ...

With audiences and artists alike separated from live performing arts by the global COVID-19 pandemic, actors who have appeared on stage at Alabama Shakespeare Festival are sharing their favorite ...

Commonly, auditions require contrasting one-minute classical and contemporary monologues. Shakespeare’s well-known speeches remain stalwarts of dramatic literature, and for good reason. However, how ...

Sir Ian McKellen's delivery of a powerful Shakespearean monologue on The Late Show has taken the internet by storm. Sir Ian, who was educated at Bolton School, is now recognised worldwide for his work ...