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Voice and Speech in the Theatre by J. Clifford Turner

Voice and Speech in the Theatre

J. Clifford Turner, Jane Boston

Bloomsbury Academic · Paperback · May 31, 2007

A practical handbook to help the actor develop a clear and powerful voice.

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Who it’s for
Theory and practical exercises address vocal development, speech, and performance.
Themes
Voice and speech training, Actor development, Practical vocal exercises
Genres
Acting, Language Arts

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A practical handbook to help the actor develop a clear and powerful voice. It explains the theory and recommends proven exercises to ensure improvement in voice and speech. This is a classic text regarded as essential reference for anyone in voice studies. This new edition is edited by Jane Boston who examines the social and artistic context for Turner's teachings and demonstrates how they are still relevant today.

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Actor Voice and Speech

Theory and practical exercises address vocal development, speech, and performance.

Come here for

  • Guidance on developing a clear, powerful voice
  • Exercises drawn from Alexander Technique and contemporary Yoga practices

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  • Theory alongside recommended exercises
  • Jane Boston's examination of the teachings' social and artistic context

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  • Stagecraft
Authors
J. Clifford Turner, Jane Boston
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Published
May 31, 2007
Format
Paperback
Theme
Voice and speech training · Actor development · Practical vocal exercises
Reading lane
Stagecraft