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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.
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.