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Finding Your Voice - A Step-by-Step Guide for Actors

Barbara Houseman - foreword Kenneth Branagh Price: $24.95

This “Complete Voice Training Manual For Actors” is written by an RSC voice
coach and offers everything that an actor needs to work on their voice and is
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 of value

It 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 has been learned

    ‘Brilliantly guides the actor using exercises and tools that can revolutionise the voice. It’s a boon!’ - Joseph Fiennes

    ‘Barbara has a great understanding of the way that actors’ anxieties can affect their voice. Her tone is calm, reassuring and good humoured’ - Niamh Cusack

    ‘Barbara’s work is simple and practical, encouraging each actor to be free and fluid with their own voice… Very inspiring’ - Emily Watson

    Barbara Houseman has worked at the voice department at the RSC, at the Royal Court and at the Young Vic
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