Finding Your Voice: A step by step guide for actors(Nick Hern Books) - Softcover

Barbara Houseman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1854596594 ISBN 13: 9781854596598

Publisher: Nick Hern Books, 2002

Synopsis

A Complete Voice Training Manual for Actors

A simple, step-by-step manual, written by an RSC voice coach, which offers everything that an actor needs to work on their voice. Suitable for actors at all levels, from students and young professionals to established and experienced actors. Drama teachers in schools and committed amateur actors who want to increase their vocal skills and understanding will also find it invaluable.

Includes sections on:

* Preparation

* Body Work

* Breathing and Support

* Breathing Into Sound: Supporting the Voice

* Releasing the Sound

* Filling out the Sound: Resonance

* Extending the Sound: Range

* Shaping the Sound: Articulation

* Trouble-Shooting.

Each chapter begins with a brief introduction, then clearly and succinctly sets out a sequence of relevant exercises - accompanied by simple diagrams - ending with a summary of what we have learned.

About this title

About the Author

Barbara Houseman has worked with the Royal Court, the RSC (where she was Resident Voice and Text Coach), and the Young Vic (where she was Associate Director). She has worked one-to-one with several well-known actors and alongside many well-known directors.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nick Hern Books
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1854596594
• ISBN 13: 9781854596598
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192