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I have to perform a short monologue from Macbeth. do you have any tips on how to learn it?

Helen 2 answers
I have to perform Lady Macbeth´s monologue (the one from Act 1, Scene 5) for my class and I´m so nervous, so I´m really struggling to learn it. Does anyone have any tips? Thank you in advance
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Abigail Lange
Hi! Theatre Studies student here! I would say, if you're nervous, it's best to practice with people you know and trust. Get used to performing it out loud and get a friend or family member to read along with the script. You might also want to start it a bit at a time so you can build up your confidence.
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Georgia Davis
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Hi Helen, professional performer and coach here to help! Simple but effective Line learning activities can be covering & testing (read the line, cover it, repeat it); practicing or reading it before bed as memory is process better by your brain when you’re asleep; walk or keep busy while you practice (movement should boost recall and keep you from feeling stuck) or line addition - speak line 1, then lines 1 + 2, then lines 1 + 2 + 3, etc
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Georgia Davis
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My favourite ways to learn lines are to write them out repeatedly - I will write out the monologue multiple times, starting again if I get a part wrong - or to record myself speaking the monologue and listen to it on repeat throughout my day! This way, I’m able to visualise the words as I speak them (connection to writing) but also speak along to the monologue while I’m doing everyday chores or out on a run!
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Georgia Davis
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More specifically for Shakespeare: 1. Translate to your own words so you understand the meaning. 2. Break into small chunks 3. Use the punctuation for rhythm (commas and full stops are pauses) 4. Add actions or simple gestures so your brain will connect the words to physical cues. I hope this helps! Best of luck!
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