Voice and the Actor
Author | : Cicely Berry |
Publisher | : Virgin Books Limited |
Total Pages | : 141 |
Release | : 2008-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 0753512874 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780753512876 |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Voice 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.Illustrated with passages used in Cicely Berry's own teaching, Voice and the Actor is the essential first step towards speaking a text with truth and meaning. Inspiring and practical, her words will be a revelation for beginner and professional alike.