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Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: A Note of Thanks and an InvitationHi everyone,Thank you […]

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:22:37 +0000

A Note of Thanks and an Invitation

Hi everyone,

Thank you so much for all the lovely testimonials you’ve sent my way—they’ve been truly heartwarming to read. A short written testimonial is incredibly helpful, not just for me but for the IAMPRO team as well. If you haven’t had a chance yet, I’d be so grateful if you could send one over to …

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: "Our revels now are ended. These our actors,As I […]

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:12:35 +0000

“Our revels now are ended. These our actors,
As I foretold you, were all spirits and
Are melted into air, into thin air:
And, like the baseless fabric of this vision,
The cloud-capp’d towers, the gorgeous palaces,
The solemn temples, the great globe itself,
Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve,
And, like this insubstantial pageant faded,
Leave not…

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Good evening everyone, Tonight is the last week of […]

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:05:31 +0000

Good evening everyone,

Tonight is the last week of our Acting Shakespeare Journey and it will run on late, because I am excited to announce that for the first half an hour we will be joined by award winning actress Mariah “Minnie” Gale.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariah_Gale

I’m looking forward to working with all of you who are yet to…

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Mariah Gale - Wikipedia

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Good evening Shakespearian,Anyone who would prefer to […]

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:43:16 +0000

Good evening Shakespearian,

Anyone who would prefer to send their monologue as a tape feel free to do so using this link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/ab0GaYS35GUejLTEqpPj

I will record you a video feedback with notes instead of working with you live in our final session next week.

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Dropbox

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Shakespeare sessions start up again tonight. See you at 7pm!

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:09:08 +0000

Shakespeare sessions start up again tonight. See you at 7pm!

Cassie Graves joined the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 21:42:54 +0000

Katie Elliff posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Apologies im going to be a little late im not home yet. […]

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:58:02 +0000

Apologies im going to be a little late im not home yet. Will be on as soon as I can x

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Morning everyone,I just wanted to share a recordinf I […]

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:24:41 +0000

Morning everyone,

I just wanted to share a recordinf I took last night of my friend reading Sonnet 65 in Original Pronunciation (OP).

OP is a reconstruction of how Elizabethan English would have sounded and provides some intesting insigts for actors who know how to speak it. For example: the iambic penameter sounds like a much more natural part…

Eden Silk posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hiya, unfortunately won't be able to make it tonight […]

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:49:34 +0000

Hiya, unfortunately won’t be able to make it tonight but shall be catching up on the recording and back next week! 🙂

Amory Rawi joined the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:12:06 +0000

Laurence James-Davis posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hi Ben - gutted to have to miss tonight, as I have […]

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Hi Ben – gutted to have to miss tonight, as I have a rehearsal. I look forward to catching up on the recording.

Katie Elliff posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Morning Ben, I'm sorry I'm so late sending this in. […]

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 08:33:59 +0000

Morning Ben, I’m sorry I’m so late sending this in.

I really like Luciana’s monologue from The Comedy of Errors Act 3 Scene 2

I also like Helena from Midsummer Nights Dream Act 3 Scene 2

Would either of these be suitable for me do you think or should I look for something different?

Thank you for this course, I’ve learnt so much and…

charlotte Summerskill posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Im GUTTED i missed tonights class, work is sadly taking […]

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:14:29 +0000

Im GUTTED i missed tonights class, work is sadly taking over this week :(. Will catch up and I’ll be back next week! 🙂

jeannette posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hi Ben, Just to confirm that I will be doing the […]

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:32:32 +0000

Hi Ben, Just to confirm that I will be doing the attached monologue by Lady Anne from Richard III. Thanks.

Daniel Mason posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hey Ben, Apologies i am unable make tonights class, i […]

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:38:06 +0000

Hey Ben,

Apologies i am unable make tonights class, i will catch up and be back next week, have a great evening 💯

Thankyou

Daniel 🙂

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hi Folks,This is a reminder, if possible, to […]

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:42:58 +0000

Hi Folks,

This is a reminder, if possible, to familiarise yourselves with the shape of the scene before our session with Ibraheem Toure tomorrow. Some thoughts are very complex and the homework for actors performing Shakespeare is to make sure they understand the text before they come into the room.

LitCharts is a helpful resource for…

Gillian Reilly joined the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:56:12 +0000

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Good Afternoon folks,Here is the scene for this […]

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:32:37 +0000

Good Afternoon folks,

Here is the scene for this week’s scene study with Ibraheem Toure. Ibraheem runs the ‘Piece of Cake’ Theatre Company and works closely with the RSC learning and development department – as actor he has performed at the Royal Shakespeare Company and has an exciting blockbuster release in the pipeline! 🤫

This scene comes from…

Maria Binder joined the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:06:41 +0000

Benjamin Sloot posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hi Ben, Im new to Iampro, this week is my first and i […]

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:05:36 +0000

Hi Ben,

Im new to Iampro, this week is my first and i joined the class last night and thought it was awesome and even in that one class i felt like I learnt a lot. Just wanted to introduce myself and say that i’m looking forward to all things Iampro!

Katie Elliff posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hi, im really sorry im not going to be able to […]

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:32:24 +0000

Hi, im really sorry im not going to be able to makes tonights class. Unfortunately im tied up with (exciting) family things. I will definitely catch up. Have the best time tonight everyone.

Max Bayford posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hi Ben! For my monologue, I’ve had a couple of thoughts […]

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:23:12 +0000

Hi Ben!

For my monologue, I’ve had a couple of thoughts and was thinking of Puck’s monologue from “A Midsummer Nights Dream” (“Thou Speak’st aright” – Act II, Scene I).

I also quite like the idea of mixing things up with Phoebe’s monologue from “As You Like It” (“Think not I love him though I ask for him.” – Act III, Scene V).

Laurence James-Davis posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hi Benjamin, I am thinking of either Hamlet's […]

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:13:14 +0000

Hi Benjamin, I am thinking of either Hamlet’s Soliloquy, Act II, Scene ii O, what a rogue and peasant slave am I!

Or Coriiolanus Act 3 Scene 3 – ‘There is world elsewhere’

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Afternoon, crew!I am attaching the script for […]

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:59:47 +0000

Afternoon, crew!

I am attaching the script for tomorrow evening’s Shakespeare scene study with Leo Benedict. We will be looking at a section from Othello. Try your best to familiarise yourself with the lines before the session.

Furthermore, anyone who has now selected and is happy with their monologue (and has let me know their choice),…

Naomi joined the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:40:34 +0000

Martin Casey posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hi Benjamin.. Im drawn to Act 2 Scene 1 from As You […]

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:10:50 +0000

Hi Benjamin.. Im drawn to Act 2 Scene 1 from As You Like it…

“Now my co mates and brothers in exile..’

Perhaps not one of his most popular plays, but I love the language..

Thanks so much

Martin

Benjamin Sloot joined the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:46:29 +0000

Eden Silk posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hiya! Hope everyone is having a great week 🥰So I love […]

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:17:23 +0000

Hiya! Hope everyone is having a great week 🥰

So I love this monologue from Puck (have attached, hopefully it works), but wasn’t sure if it was a bit too short or not high stakes enough? Would be great to get your thoughts Ben! Thanks in advance ☺️

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: @danny-mason I'm so glad you're interested in Henry VI, […]

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:33:52 +0000

@danny-mason

I’m so glad you’re interested in Henry VI, he is my probably favourite character in all of Shakespeare. Here are three brilliant speeches from Henry VI for you to have a look at:

‘Ay, Margaret; my heart is drown’d with grief…’ (from Henry VI pt.ii Act III sc. i): this speech shows Henry in a state of shock, overwhelm, deep…

Celia Gatward posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Great class - thank you Benjamin. For my monologue, I […]

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:23:24 +0000

Great class – thank you Benjamin.

For my monologue, I am thinking of Beatrice’s speech from Much Ado, Act 4, scene 1 “Kill Claudio…”

I’ll keep investigating…but that is the one I am drawn to at the moment…though happy to take suggestions as well.

Thanks C

Laurence James-Davis joined the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:19:30 +0000

Eleni Young posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hi Benjamin, I've found a few different monologues for […]

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:01:41 +0000

Hi Benjamin, I’ve found a few different monologues for the course, but would like to get your thoughts on.

1. Measure for Measure, Isabella Act 2 Sc 4. “To whom should I complain…” I love this one for the passion and disgust she has all in one go.

2. King Lear, Goneril, Act 1 Sc 3. “By day and night he wrongs me…”I think this is a classic…

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hi everyone, Hope you're having a good week so far. […]

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:43:20 +0000

Hi everyone,

Hope you’re having a good week so far. Today we will be consolidating all of what we have learned so far, making sure we really understand all the fundamentals before we go into two weeks scene study and then four weeks of monologue practice together!

Here is the extract for today. Please print it out before the workshop. If you…

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: THE HISTORY OF THE PRE-TUDOR ENGLISH THRONE AND THE WARS […]

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:03:55 +0000

THE HISTORY OF THE PRE-TUDOR ENGLISH THRONE AND THE WARS OF THE ROSES

Disclaimer: you do not need to listen to all of this, it is for those of you who want to learn the history but not essential for or course 🙂

Happy Monday everyone,

I have this weeks history lecture. This one is more of a podcast, i’m very sorry about the length (40 mins).…

Rebecca Hamill joined the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:10:16 +0000

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Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hello everyone!I’m really thrilled to say that we’ve now […]

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:47:32 +0000

Hello everyone!

I’m really thrilled to say that we’ve now covered all the foundational technical work needed to tackle Shakespeare! We’ve explored translation, iambic pentameter, poetic devices, and punctuation – all the essential tools for understanding and performing Shakespeare’s language with confidence. From here on out, the focus of our…

Ann-Marie Samuels joined the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby

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Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hello, Looking forward to seeing you in an hour! Please […]

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:05:57 +0000

Hello,

Looking forward to seeing you in an hour! Please find attached the extracts for todays workshop. If possible it’s advantageous to print out any extracts before the session so that you are able to make notes on the text.

🚨 Important Link for This Week 🚨

How to Speak with Shakespeare’s Punctuation (PLEASE READ BEFORE CLASS)
Please read this…

Max Bayford joined the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:32:00 +0000

charlotte Summerskill posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hi Benjamin, I'm not sure how much of this week's […]

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:06:33 +0000

Hi Benjamin, I’m not sure how much of this week’s session I’ll make due to driving through dodgy cotswold signal, but I’ll try and join for as much as possible. If you’re doing any breakout rooms it’s probably best to exclude me from them if you can.

I’m thinking this monologue from the Princess in Love’s Labour’s Lost (alliteration right from…

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Making it easier to find monologues since 1997. A complete database of Shakespeare's Monologues. All of them. The monologues are organized by play, then categorized by comedy, history and tragedy. You can browse and/or search. Each monologue entry includes the character's name, the first line of the speech, whether it is verse or prose, and shows the act, scene & line number. Each entry provides a link to the full text of the scene. You can download each monologue for printing, already double-spaced for scansion and transcription.

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Hello, Thespians!I'm looking forward to next Wednesday’s […]

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:13:49 +0000

Hello, Thespians!

I’m looking forward to next Wednesday’s session with all of you! This week’s history lecture on Printing, Publication, and Punctuation in the 16th Century is now available for you to watch. Please take a look at it to get a sense of how early printing practices influenced Shakespeare’s works and how we interpret them today.

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Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Happy Thursday Everyone,I just wanted to share a quick […]

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:50:30 +0000

Happy Thursday Everyone,

I just wanted to share a quick clip of somebody using the poetic devices we covered yesterday in a contemporary context. See below extracts from Kendrick Lamar’s ‘u’ and try to spot any instances of assonance, alliteration and repetition.

Notice how he leans on these devices without making it obvious to the listener…

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: As promised here is a typed up version of the notes […]

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:48:32 +0000

As promised here is a typed up version of the notes from todays class on how to use Poetic Devices when performing Shakespeare’s Texts.

For next week: (1) Go over the Patsy Rodenburg exercises linked on this group; (2) Start searching for a monologue you would like to build in weeks 7-10 (3) Watch the 12-minute Ian McKellen video on ‘Tomorrow…

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Sorry Zoom wasn't working for our 'watch party' […]

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:31:16 +0000

Sorry Zoom wasn’t working for our ‘watch party’ tonight! Please take a moment to watch Ian McKellen working on “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow” here. It’s exactly what we focused on in class today and will reinforce everything we covered.

Thank You for Attending Class!

Thank you all for joining! Since we only meet for an hour each week,…

Martin Casey joined the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:10:37 +0000

Benjamin Westerby posted an update in the group Acting Shakespeare with Benjamin Westerby: Week 2 of Acting Shakespeare!Hello everyone,Welcome back […]

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:51:44 +0000

Week 2 of Acting Shakespeare!

Hello everyone,

Welcome back to Acting Shakespeare! This week, we’re diving into the art of playing poetic devices, exploring how Shakespeare’s use of alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia, and repetition adds depth, rhythm, and emotional texture to character work.

🚨 Class Prep
The extracts we’ll be working with are…