31-2300 Voice for the Actor

Techniques for respiration, phonation, resonation, projection and articulation are explored. Skills in pronunciation and variety and expression are introduced. Technical knowledge is demonstrated in contemporary and classical monologues from theatrical repertoire. Students learn a vocal warm-up, record, memorize and perform. An extended study of voice and speech for the stage is addressed in a text chosen for the course.

3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 31-1300 Voice for Non-Theatre Majors and 31-1200 Acting Basic Skills for Non-Theatre Majors or 31-1252 Theatre FoundationII:Performance