Question

As a director, what instructions would you give to an actress delivering Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy that starts, “Glamis thou art, and Cawdor, and shalt be…”; Should her voice be soft? Should her voice be fast or slow? Should her expression be smiling or frowning? Explain your response.

Answer 1

Should her voice be soft?

Yes

Should her voice be fast or slow?

Slow but not too slow

Should her expression be smiling or frowning?

Frowning but a serious tone

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Her voice should be slow and loud for everybody to hear her clearly. She should probably be frowning for extra seriousness.