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How to Actually Enjoy Shakespeare: A Beginner’s Guide to Reading and Watching Shakespearean Plays (pt 1)
Enjoying Shakespeare is possible, and so worth the effort.
Blake Ellis
Aug 64 min read
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Greater Good: The Mindset of a Professional Actor
In the mindset of a professional actor, ego takes a back seat.
Blake Ellis
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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(Iambic Pentameter - Part 2) Playing Verse: Putting One Foot In Front Of The Other
Playing verse by using poetic feet.
Blake Ellis
Sep 17, 20244 min read
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(Iambic Pentameter - Part 1) It's All in the Rhythm
Using Iambic Pentameter is how Shakespeare directs actors through the text.
Blake Ellis
Sep 5, 20244 min read
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Breaking The Fourth Wall: The Secret to Playing Shakespearean Soliloquies
Learn how breaking the fourth wall can engage your audience and elevate your Shakespearean soliloquies.
Blake Ellis
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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Size Matters: Unlocking the Heightened Realism of Shakespearean Acting Technique
When we embrace the poetic nature of Shakespeare's text, we reach a higher level of performance.
Blake Ellis
Aug 19, 20244 min read
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Understanding Shakespeare: Put It In Your Own Words
What is paraphrasing, and how can it sharpen your Shakespeare?
Blake Ellis
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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