From the director of voice at the National Theatre in London, this guide to speaking the words of Shakespeare emphasizes breathing, rhythm, and--perhaps most important--an understanding of Shakespeare himself and his world.
In this manual, Rodenburg, an internationally influential voice coach of the theater, guides students through rigorous exercises that address the many vocal demands actors face. Her inclusive focus aims to instruct actors at all skill levels, from first-year students to experienced professionals.
This bestselling book by one of the world's foremost voice and acting coaches is a classic in its field. Practical, passionate and inspiring, it teaches how to sue the voice fully and expressively, without fear and in any situation. "Even a short experience of working with Patsy Rodenburg brings striking insights into the way we use voice and ...
Voice and acting coach Rodenburg teaches readers how to communicate more effectively and intimately--at home, work, and, most importantly, with themselves. Her remarkable program transforms negative patterns of energy into a positive presence that she calls "the second circle.
Words are power. They are alive and liberating. Yet so many people have lost their connection to spoken language. People fear metaphor, distrust eloquence, undervalue the ability to speak or to read aloud. Patsy Rodenburg takes up how people speak, what is spoken and the impact of spoken words in this companion volume to her "The Right to Speak". ...
Everyone has known the feeling of being present. Babies and toddlers live there almost constantly. Great performers work in this state. Great athletes win in it. Great teachers teach in it. Every great communicator speaks from this place. It is when fully present that we do our best work and make our deepest impression on others. In her years as ...
F.M. Alexander developed the Alexander Technique of movement in the early 20th century. Combining vocal clarity and body movement, Alexander developed a performance coaching method that is used by dancers, actors, singers, etc. I"n The Actor and the Alexander Technique," Kelly McEvenue writes the first basic book about how this unique technique ...
Patsy Rodenburg is the leading acting coach in the UK (she has worked with Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen and Cate Blanchett). Patsy has discovered the principles of speech in theatre apply extremely effectively when transferred into the workplace. Do you want to be more persuasive? Do you want to enthuse and inpsire and feel good whenever ...
Everyone has known the feeling of being present. Babies and toddlers live there almost constantly. Great performers work in this state. Great athletes win in it. Great teachers teach in it. Every great communicator speaks from this place. It is when fully present that we do our best work and make our deepest impression on others. In her years as ...
The worlds leading voice and acting coach provides a revolutionary program to focus your energy and connect with other people. Are you as successful as you could be? Are your good ideas appreciated? Could your sex life be more fulfilling? In this high-paced yet lonely world, Patsy Rodenburg teaches you how to communicate more effectively and ...
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