THEA 216 - The Informed Body and Voice

FC ARHU PRAX

4 credits
This course introduces basic principles of voice production for actors: breathing, relaxation, coordination, resonance, and centering. Exercises are designed to integrate mind/breath/sound/body in the act of purposeful communication: daily progression from pure sound to informed physical life and text work. Emphasis on freeing the students’ vocal and physical natural range and expressiveness. Field trip(s) required.