⚔️ FREE SHAKESPEARE TRAINING ⚔️
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Here's Everything You Get When You Purchase Today!
Access to All Video Lessons
Professional Shakespeare lessons, for actors at each skill level. This easy-to-understand guidance has been used successfully by over 7,100 developing actors just like you.
1-on-1 Coaching With Gary Logan*
Real-time feedback on your performance in 1-hour private sessions with the most sought-after Shakespeare trainer in the world!
*Sold separately. Completion of all video lessons required.
The Table Work Process
How to break down the text, step-by-step, and analyze it like a pro to make stronger acting choices!
*Includes in-depth analysis of a Shakespeare monologue
Voice & Speech Techniques
How to make your voice & speech fit naturally with the text (without sounding like you're trying too hard!)
Our 12 Supplementary Rehearsal Tools (Free & Low-Cost)
Discover our recommended links, reference books, worksheets, and lists that we've gathered over the years from working on Shakespeare at a high level. No experience? No problem. These tools make Shakespeare feel even more accessible and approachable.
Private WhatsApp Support Group
Find your forever Shakespeare community here. Moderated by Juilliard and Yale grads along with former students, you can get your questions answered, make connections with like-minded actors, and make progress faster than ever.
Plus These Bonuses!
Only available for individuals who purchase this special offer!
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The Eloquent Shakespeare by Gary Logan
The most comprehensive pronunciation guide to Shakespeare's words, written by the lead instructor on this course Gary Logan! Published by Chicago Press and a top-selling theater book on Amazon, this is a valuable resource for performing Shakespeare's works.
1-on-1 Text Analysis Call
Private 30min call with Anthony or John going through 1 Shakespeare monologue of your choice to make sure you understand the meaning line-by-line. This is great practice you can apply to all Shakespeare texts you approach!
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1-hr Song Coaching
Handling heightened language isn't just about Shakespeare. You're going to need to sing in your career as an actor, and this private 1-hr Song Coaching by guest coach Aaron Michael Ray will be a useful session no matter where your skill level is currently at.
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Here's How To Get Instant Access
Course Only *Special*
497$- Includes everything EXCEPT private coaching with Gary Logan
- All Video Lessons
- The Table Work Process
- Voice & Speech Techniques
- Supplementary Rehearsal Tools
- Private WhatsApp Shakespeare Support Group
- BONUS: The Eloquent Shakespeare by Gary Logan
- BONUS: 1-on-1 Text Analysis Call
- BONUS: 1-hour Song Coaching
Course + 4 Sessions *Special*
997$- 4 Private Coaching Sessions with Gary Logan
- All Video Lessons
- The Table Work Process
- Voice & Speech Techniques
- Supplementary Rehearsal Tools
- Private WhatsApp Shakespeare Support Group
- BONUS: The Eloquent Shakespeare by Gary Logan
- BONUS: 1-on-1 Text Analysis Call
- BONUS: 1-hour Song Coaching
*Completing the course is required before any private coaching sessions with Gary.
Additional private coaching sessions with Gary Logan are available at reduced rate of $150/hr exclusively for those who take advantage of this special offer.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
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Step 3: Start Learning!
Includes link to access course, WhatsApp group, and coaching scheduler (if applicable)
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR
Gary Logan
Director, actor, and coach in over 400 productions. Author of The Eloquent Shakespeare (Chicago Press). Professor of Speech & Dialects at Carnegie Mellon University. Former Head of MFA Acting at Shakespeare Theatre in Washington D.C. Photographer.
Gary's hourly coaching rate is greatly reduced for students in this course!
INSTRUCTOR
John R. Colley
Yale MFA Acting Grad 2019. TV/Film/Theatre actor. Voiceover artist. Painter. Pet parent of @ripley.iggy
INSTRUCTOR
Anthony Wofford
Juilliard BFA Acting Grad 2009. Vice President of Board of Directors at Interact Theatre Company. Mentor. Entrepreneur.
Here's what you can expect to gain from this course:
A Way of Working
Gain a solid, grounded process. No actor suddenly stumbles into great Shakespeare acting. The greats know that there are no skipping steps! You will perform Shakespeare confidently using a process that is clear, yet flexible.
Table work
Scansion & structure of the verse
Voice & speech
Rehearsing on your feet
Bring more of YOU to Shakespeare
Make this material your OWN in a way that still honors the classical style. We'll provide you with plenty of examples where you can relate to Shakespeare's characters like they were living today. We encourage you to bring your unique humanity to the performance.
The four humours
Paraphrasing
Importance of irony
Argumentation
Techniques to make stronger chocies
The most obvious choices are not always the best choices. We'll help you break free of the "play small" mindset in Shakespeare and discover bolder choices that tell a bigger story.
Actor tools
Do's and don'ts
Rhetoric & persuasive devices
Elliptical speech
Release bad habits
We all got ‘em! We’ll help you identify them and kick 'em to the curb! After you complete the course, you'll get coaching with Gary to show off all your newfound knowledge!
Punctuation
Diaphragmatic breathing
Personalized exercises/adjustments/notes
Putting it into practice
We're going to get your Shakespeare gears turning at a high level!
The truth is, you're going to learn more about Shakespeare in this course than most drama schools teach you in 4 years!
-Anthony Wofford, Juilliard Grad, Instructor at How To Get Into Shakespeare
See How Dedicated Actors Are Finally Playing Shakespeare And Getting Results!
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
MIA WURGAFT
Juilliard MFA, Class of 2025
"This reminded me of what training was again. In the professional world I was so focused on putting out a product, and this was an opportunity to be a student again."
ARIEL SANDINO
UNCSA BFA, Class of 2025
"This taught me how to dive deeper into my pieces so that my connection to the text is specific and imaginative, but also bold."
NICK BYERS
BROWN MFA, Class of 2025
"I learned how to break down text (Shakespeare was tough for me prior), make things more personal, and so much more. I'm a more well-rounded actor because of it."
"I have gained insight and knowledge that you will not find anywhere else! If it wasn't for these instructors, I would be a lot more anxious and lost."
Selene Florence Lovell
You won't know this unless you've had good training...
The flow is different
Shakepeare wrote in a pre-Freudian era, meaning subtext wasn't as popular back then as it is today. If you can't ride the flow of the classical language...
**AUDIENCES WILL FEEL TRAPPED!**
Words mean different things
You might think "wherefore" in Shakespeare means "where," but it doesn't. Did you know "will" is a sexual innuendo? If you don't know the difference between "thy" and "you"...
**YOU WON'T MAKE SENSE!**
Religion was HUGE
Characters who take oaths are putting themselves in a life or death situation! If characters address a religious leader informally, it could be their demise! Characters who cast spells are not playing pretend!
**DON'T MINIMIZE THE STAKES!**
Whether it's on stage or in the audience, we've all seen it...
BAD SHAKESPEARE!!!!!!
Even if you have good natural instincts, lack of quality Shakespeare training leads to mediocre performances at best, and crippling self-consciousness at worst.
Broad-stroke, one-dimensional choices
Excessive physical and vocal tension
“Showing” or “indicating” the character
Destroying the integrity of the text, and therefore the scene
Dreading rehearsals, thus underworking and underperforming
Your true talent/humanity/uniqueness NOT being revealed!
If you feel intimidated by Shakespeare, that's natural. But if you want to be confident, it's important that you really dive in.
This course will help you scale that mountain with ease.
FAQs
In case you're wondering
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How long is the program?101 days. It starts on Oct 1, 2024 and ends on Jan 9, 2025.
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Is there a payment plan option?Yes, and there are no extra fees for that service. If you would like to submit a payment plan request, email Anthony at anthony@howtogetintodramaschool.com. You will receive a response within 24hrs to help you set that up.
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Will there be a calendar of events?Yes. All participants will receive the AA101 calendar of events before the Day 1 Intro Call on Oct 1.
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What happens if I miss a Masterclass or Group Call etc?If you miss any group calls or masterclasses, it is your responsibility to notify Anthony and request the recording.
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How do the Mock Auditions work?Mock auditions will be held 3x throughout the program and you will get further details about those on the Day 1 Group Call (Oct 1). You can view those as the dress rehearsals before your real auditions!
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How do I book my 1-on-1 monologue coaching sessions?Once you become official, your confirmation email will include a code with your specific amount of 1-on-1 sessions loaded onto it. You can go into our private coaching calendar anytime and book a session based on the time slots available. We will have plenty of availability. You should book sessions whenever you feel like you need feedback!
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Who coaches the 1-on-1 sessions?You will be given a coach when you schedule your session. It will be one of the program coaches, and you will work with different coaches over time. The system automatically assigns a coach for each session. This is done on purpose. Getting diverse feedback is more beneficial than working with just one coach.
100% Risk Free
This purchase is 100% Risk Free. If for any reason you decide this training isn't right for you, just send us an email within 30 days and we'll give you a refund for your entire purchase.
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Checkout
Course Only *Special*
497$- Includes everything EXCEPT private coaching with Gary Logan
- All Video Lessons
- The Table Work Process
- Voice & Speech Techniques
- Supplementary Rehearsal Tools
- Private WhatsApp Shakespeare Support Group
- BONUS: The Eloquent Shakespeare by Gary Logan
- BONUS: 1-on-1 Text Analysis Call
- BONUS: 1-hour Song Coaching
Course + 4 Sessions *Special*
997$- 4 Private Coaching Sessions with Gary Logan
- All Video Lessons
- The Table Work Process
- Voice & Speech Techniques
- Supplementary Rehearsal Tools
- Private WhatsApp Shakespeare Support Group
- BONUS: The Eloquent Shakespeare by Gary Logan
- BONUS: 1-on-1 Text Analysis Call
- BONUS: 1-hour Song Coaching
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