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21T.102 Voice and Speech for the Actor
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Undergrad (Fall, Spring) HASS Arts Can be repeated for credit
(Subject meets with 21T.502)
Prereq: None
Units: 4-0-8
Lecture: TR11-1 (50-201) or TR1-3 (50-201) or TR3-5 (50-201)
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Thorough exploration of the voice in the context of human communication, provides a progression of exercises designed to free, develop, and strengthen the voice — first as a human instrument and then as the actor's instrument. Explores a progression of voice work that begins with physical awareness and breathing, moving into breath awareness, discovery of the body as the source and amplifier of sound vibration, opens the vocal channel, and develops strength and range in creative expression. Uses historical speeches and heightened language text to expand use and freeing of voice and self. Subject may culminate in a public presentation. Final grade highly dependent on attendance. Students taking graduate version will complete additional assignments. Limited to 20; preference to Theater majors, minors, and concentrators who have pre-registered.
Fall: K. Eastley
Spring: K. Eastley
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