Finding Your Voice

A step-by-step guide for actors

Barbara Houseman, Kenneth Branagh

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Nick Hern Books
15 August 2002

Theatre Studies; Acting techniques

A Complete Voice Training Manual For Actors

A simple, step-by-step manual, written by an RSC voice coach, which offers everything that an actor needs to work on their voice. 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 invaluable.

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 we have learned.

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

'Barbara's work is simple and practical, encouraging each actor to be free and fluid with their own voice... Very inspiring' Emily Watson

'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

'It is hard to find a thorough, practical book on voice work that is not too technical for the average actor. Barbara Houseman has written one. Finding Your Voice is a sensible DIY voice book that is also sensitive and understanding of the actor's needs... a clear, no-nonsense approach... It is very hard to work on the voice from a book but Barbara Houseman has found a way to make it approachable and wholly possible'

— British Voice Association

By: Barbara Houseman
Foreword by: Kenneth Branagh
Imprint: Nick Hern Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 460g
ISBN: 9781854596598
ISBN 10: 1854596594
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 15 August 2002
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Before You Start; 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; Appendix: Warm-Up and Trouble-Shooter Section

Barbara Houseman has worked with the Royal Court, the RSC (where she was Resident Voice and Text Coach), and the Young Vic (where she was Associate Director). She has worked one-to-one with several well-known actors and alongside many well-known directors.

Reviews for Finding Your Voice: A step-by-step guide for actors

'It is hard to find a thorough, practical book on voice work that is not too technical for the average actor. Barbara Houseman has written one. Finding Your Voice is a sensible DIY voice book that is also sensitive and understanding of the actor's needs... a clear, no-nonsense approach... It is very hard to work on the voice from a book but Barbara Houseman has found a way to make it approachable and wholly possible' * British Voice Association *