In this piece, I’d like to discuss five of these poems that might work especially well for actors. Granted, the “best” sonnets to audition with are those that work for you.

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Get Reader’s Digest’s Read Up newsletter for more poetry, humor, cleaning, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. RD.COM, GETTY IMAGES. 1. “Sonnet 18” by William Shakespeare.