Roberta Gotti is an actress, writer and artist inspiring audiences through performance and storytelling . Sharing insights and processes applied in her artistic practices.
In Episode three of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, I narrate a passage from Chapter VIII, The Prelude. As gossip and suspicion circulate beneath the surface of a village tea gathering, Gilbert Markham finds himself torn between conviction and doubt, retreating at last into the solitude of the evening garden. The episode includes a short literary reflection of the tension between social conversation…
In this episode, I continue my reading of Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë in a passage in which quiet reverie gives way to sudden encounter and misunderstanding. As Gilbert Markham lingers near Wildfell Hall, imagination is interrupted by reality, and first impressions begin to shape what follows. Included in this episode are a short introduction and a gentle mindfulness exercise inspired…
In this episode, I read the fragile letter from The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë, stepping into a world of memory, reflection, and quiet realisation. The story itself was remarkable for its time, daring and controversial. It explores a woman’s struggle for independence, her pursuit of self-respect, and the courage to defy the expectations of society. Includes a meditation inspired by the…
In Metamorphoses, Ovid tells the tale of Actaeon, a young hunter whose fate is sealed by a single accidental glance. The story turns on fragile boundaries between mortal and divine, on the danger and power of the gaze, and on the rapid unravelling of identity through transformation. In this episode, Actaeon Transformation Reimagined: Metamorphosis of the Mind, we look beyond the surface of the…
Building on my earlier discussion of authenticity through The Princess and the Pea , I now turn to Aesop’s fable The Apes and the Travellers . This narrative, grounded in the enduring voice of nature, illustrates the fragility of appearances when tested by changing circumstances. Aesop’s ancient wisdom underscores the distinction between performance and essence, inviting us to question how…
In this episode I narrate ‘The Princess and the Pea’ by Hans Christian Andersen. I reflect on what it means to be authentic and offer a meditation based on the fairy tale. (Music by Erokia Ambient-Wave-73) Follow me on instagram@robertagottiactress Website www.robertagotti.com Angel readings www.themodernpsychics.com
Halloween Special ‘Meditation with an owl’ watch my videos on tick tock@themodernpsychics7 Book a reading www.themodernpsychics.com Music: free sound/skynemeditationsound https://www.robertagotti.com https://www.instagram.com/robertagottiactress
Hans Christian Andersen ‘The Ugly Duckling’ a fairy tale on self acceptance and embracing our unique beauty and gifts. Narrated by Roberta Gotti text Hans Christian Andersen Sound Owdeo-remix1b-icebox-black swan-freesound Timbre-Stargazer-freesound Check out my films Instagram @robertagottiactress links in bio Some research material from O. Tearle analysis on Andersen fairy tales…
The second and final part of ‘Thoughts on Macbeth’ tells the story of Macbeth by William Shakespeare with Actress notes, ideas and processes. Includes monologues from Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Hecate and Lady MacDuff. Monologues: ‘If it were done…’ Macbeth, Act 1 scene 7 ‘Partner of greatness…’ Lady Macbeth Act 1 scene 5 ‘Have given suck…’ Lady Macbeth, Act 1 scene 7 ‘Sleep no more…’ Macbeth, Act 2…
Thoughts on Shakespeare Macbeth Part 1: Actress notes, ideas and thoughts sparked by working on the play. Music by Erokia Voices Witch 1 Natasha Anne Kelleher, Witch 2 Lily Rose, Witch 3, Lady Macbeth, Banquo Roberta Gotti. Watch the art film on Instagram@robertagottiactress