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. If you have a favorite moment that you think needs to be portrayed or a series of lines that moves you, we'd love to see it.

We are collecting short video clips of the monologues of your choice. It doesn’t need to be complicated; we want just you, Shakespeare, and a camera. Our goal is to collect a library of these monologues and post one on our website every week for at least the next couple of months while we are still socially distanced. If you need help with anything, from finding the right verse to getting it recorded, we are here for you.