Actors Quote by Trevor Nunn
“I had a feeling about Shakespeare's soliloquies, that there should be a real exchange between the actor and the audience.”
About This Quote
The speaker feels Shakespeare's soliloquies should involve a genuine exchange between performer and audience, not just a monologue.
In simple terms: Soliloquies need a real dialogue with listeners.
Encourage interactive performance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stagecraft
- acting techniques
- interpretation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can actors invite audience response?
- What does this exchange add to meaning?
A soliloquy can become a shared emotional space.