Every actor knows that they need to keep up their skills training as every text, character and situation will bring its own challenges and makes different demands on the actor. Whatever role or audition you are preparing for, or whether you just want to keep on your toes & practice your craft, there is always more to be discovered through working with your body, voice and the text...the readiness is all... (Hamlet Act V, SceneII)
Caroline runs 1-1 voice sessions for professional actors, actors in training and for drama school entry. The sessions take place at the Actors Center (North) as well as at her office near Whitchurch.
The 1hr practical voice sessions cover any aspects of voice & speech work to help you find vocal freedom, develop technical skill & a truthful connection to text, including the following:
POSTURE
Good posture is important for healthy and efficient voice use. Awareness of physical tensions and improving posture can release the breath, the voice and give you greater vocal freedom. If you would like to book a course or a one-off Alexander Technique session these are available with Trish Ballie: http://web.me.com/trishbaillie/Site/About_Me.html
RESONANCE & RANGE
The resonance of your voice carries with it the thought and feeling into the space and the use of intonation, pace and volume gives variety to the voice. This requires efficient vocal fold vibration and a connection to a rooted voice. Developing your voice at this level will enable you to find the fullness of your voice, a clear resonant tone and access to your full vocal range.
ARTICULATION Good articulation and muscularity of speech is essential and can make a big difference to the clarity and communcation of the thought. Whether you are working on a particular text or having difficulty with a certain speech sound like a weak r, splashy or sibiliant s, a lisp, or certain sounds of an accent, training can help your speech become clear and unfamiliar sounds of an accent become your own.
TEXT Working with the language of the text forms an integral part of the actors work and how the character uses language can be explored and discoveries made through connecting truthfully with the words through the voice and the body.
ACCENTS We all have an accent and being able to adapt your accent is a necessary part of the actors skill. A completely new accent may need to be learned or a native one modified for clarity. Learning how to listen, what to listen for and knowing what is changing can be a real eye-opener and great exercise for the articulators. So if you wish to work on a specific accent for a particular role, reduce your native accent or just wish to learn something new, then you will find this work very useful.
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To discuss what you would like to work on please call on the number above or email me from the CONTACT page. For more information on forthcoming classes at the Actors Centre (North) or to book a 1-1 session, please contact Maggie on 0161 8192513