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Love is a Familiar; Love is a Devil
“I connect to Armado since he is a Clown who is filled with deep, bottomless emotion….But unlike other pieces by comedic characters, this monologue shows something more: that even clowns have that deep desire to feel love and connection.”
I Know That Virtue to be in You, Brutus
“What drew me to this monologue is its universality.” said Springer in reference to Brutus’ monologue from Julius Caesar. “There isn’t a single person who hasn’t or won’t face a decision that will alter their life forever. This monologue highlights exactly how the honorable and stoic Brutus knows what must be done, but still struggles to convince himself of its necessity, while also accepting the future consequences of his decision.”
O Time! Thou Must Untangle This
Sam White portrayed Viola in our production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in January 2020 and was willing to share this one of Shakespeare’s monologues with you to help us kick off our Monologue Project.
Introducing the Monologue Project
When it comes to Shakespeare’s speeches, everyone is familiar with "To be, or not to be". We know there are so many more monologues that deserve their time in the spotlight. Shakespeare from the Ground would like to do something about that.
Through the Monologue Project, we will shine that spotlight on speeches from our favorite characters that might not be "mainstream" but have meaning, make commentary, or mark a change within the play.
Shakespeare from the Ground Postpones The Ides of March: Julius Caesar
Due to additional cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin and throughout the United States and following the announcement this week from UW-La Crosse to cancel classes and dismiss students, as a precautionary measure Shakespeare from the Ground is postponing its production of Ides of March: Julius Caesar.
The Ides of March: Julius Caesar
In Julius Caesar, jealous conspirators convince Caesar's friend Brutus to join their assassination plot against Caesar. To stop Caesar from gaining too much power, Brutus and the conspirators kill him on the Ides of March.
12th Night for 12th Night
The newly formed Shakespeare From the Ground theater ensemble in La Crosse announces their first production in partnership with Pearl Street Brewery. They will be bringing Twelfth Night to life in a unique way Tuesday, January 7th, 2020.
About the project
Our Inspiration
One of Shakespeare's Plays, No Director, One Rehearsal, in a Bar.
In Shakespeare’s theatre, the audience was an unruly bunch of drunks. His actors had no director and they rehearsed only fights and dances. The Project is a culture and a set of ideas that is quickly being replicated across the country. They have official chapters in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Similar groups are popping up in communities across the country and Shakespeare From The Ground is the newest inception in La Crosse, WI.
12th Night Cast Local & Regional Actors
“This process will be like no other show I've been in,” says Jacob Kaiser, “It's going to be an excellent experience and a huge chance for personal growth as an actor.” Jacob is a senior at Aquinas High School. Some of his favorite roles include The Man in the Yellow Suit in Tuck Everlasting and singing “We Beseech Thee” in Godspell both at Aquinas as well as Aladdin in Aladdin Jr at La Crosse Community Theater.
Our project is underway
Shakespeare from the Ground is off the ground. Our first performance will be Jan 7, 2020 at the Pearl St. Brewery. We'll be performing 12th Night for 12th Night.