‘As You Like It’ auditions

The young hopefuls all read the famous speech, ‘All the world’s a stage’ from Act 2, Scene 7, providing a genuine context in which to encounter Shakespeare’s language and content, and in which to improve, practise and hone their own speaking, listening and performance skills and techniques. The original version of Jaques’ speech is available to read on-screen or download.

Shared learning and teaching

Speaking and listening

• Using general knowledge of performance and acting (eg, from films and plays), discuss/list the skills needed to be a good actor. Categorise. Decide which have priority.
• Discuss which are the easiest/most difficult skills to develop. Which could be developed by the director during rehearsals?

Shared reading