Voice and Speech in the Theatre

J Clifford Turner author Jane Boston editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:31st May '07

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

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Useful to anyone wishing to improve stage diction - students, amateurs and professionals The classic text in this field New exercises provided Now in its 6th edition

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.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. There are also updated exercises taken from the Alexander Technique and contemporary Yoga practices.

'A practical handbook to help the actor develop a clear and powerful voice... This is a classic text regarded as essential reference for anyone in voice studies.' Amateur Stage (June 2007) 'It's quite an art to explain voice technique and to teach exercises using only printed words and diagrams, but Turner, with his very readable and precise style, certainly mastered it.' The Stage (September 2007)

ISBN: 9780713681888

Dimensions: 216mm x 135mm x 13mm

Weight: 196g

176 pages

6th edition.