Voice And The ActorVoice and the Actor is the first classic work by Cicely Berry, Voice Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and world-famous voice teacher. Encapsulating her renowned method of teaching voice production, the exercises in this straightforward, no-nonsense guide will develop relaxation, breathing and muscular control - without which no actor or speaker can achieve their full potential. |
Contents
Contents Page | 6 |
Introduction | 7 |
Vocal Development | 11 |
Relaxation and Breathing | 18 |
Muscularity and Word | 43 |
The Whole Voice | 76 |
Speaking Poetry | 101 |
Listening | 123 |
Using the Voice | 130 |
Summary of Exercises | 137 |
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