This book changed the way I teach Shakespearean acting to middle and high school students. It is a clear and comprehensive handbook that teaches readers the value of speaking and reading verse. This book is a great tool for all looking to be stronger educators, actors, directors, and lovers of Shakespeare.
      ~ Amazon Customer on October 19, 2015

As a Dance Educator and Artist, I was enthralled by Shakespeare's Verse. Roger's passion on the subject is inspiring, and his explanation of how to speak in verse is easy to follow, even as a beginner!
      ~ Amazon Customer on October 19, 2015

This book is a must for all actors and teachers toiling in the field of Shakespeare production. It is as stated, "A User's Manual" to help actors speak the Bard's verse well. Thus giving the plays a richer and more exciting life! The book is easy to read and written in a conversational and humorous style. He presents the material clearly and with great excitement. If you are a teacher, director, or actor of Shakespeare productions, this book is for you!
      ~ James Dunn, Director, Actor, Professor Emeritus College of Marin

The book is terrific.
      Shakespeare's Verse: A User's Manual is an essential text for the actor and director; a comprehensive and persuasive method for tackling the challenge of speaking Shakespeare.
      Roger Gross' lifelong love of Shakespeare is evident on every page as is his musician's ear. The result is an easy-to-understand, lively and most important, practical guide.
      ~ Michele Gallery, two-time Emmy Award winner.

Roger Gross brings his long history of directing Shakespeare both professionally and academically, as well as his years of scholarship, to his very readable, very practical guide to speaking Shakespeare's verse. It's a treasure trove of information and advice for lovers of Shakespeare at every level.
      ~ Dakin Matthews, Actor, Scholar and Producer.

This book is a wonder! Written in such a straightforward—almost conversational—style that no reader can possibly be inhibited by the material. It is delightfully short yet manages to be absolutely comprehensive.
      ~ Dr. Robert Barton, author of the popular book Acting: Onstage and Off and seven others

Roger Gross spent his life studying, directing and performing in Shakespeare's plays. His work with Shakespeare led to his first book, Understanding Playscripts, which literally started my career. The intent of his work with the verse is to teach techniques that are easy to follow, but that enhance the actor's ability to "speak the speech" more understandably for the modern audience. This book WILL improve your work as an actor. Imagine: A lifetime of experience synthesized into a guide that will ensure your own lifetime of experience!
      ~ Gerald S. Argetsinger at Amazon.com

Shakespeare's Verse: A User's Manual is user friendly. It will be very helpful training my students, and valuable to teachers who are helping students speak Shakespeare appropriately, as verse not prose. I thought my Sonnets were pretty good, but when I learned to speak them as intended, they really took off.
      ~ Arts Learning Specialist at Amazon.com