THEA 1700 Voice for the Actor
This course is a practical introduction to the methods and principles aimed at developing comfortable, efficient, and effective use of the voice for stage performance. Coursework will focus on breath support, relaxation, vocal health, projection, enunciation, expressiveness, vocal variety and flexibility. In addition, students will begin work on eliminating regional dialects and vocal defects such as breathiness, harshness, and nasality, with the goal of attaining Standard American Speech. This course will be helpful to anyone who engages in public speaking. (2 lect.)