The Actor Speaks

Voice and the Performer

Patsy Rodenburg (Guildhall School of Music and Drama, UK)

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Bloomsbury
10 April 2023

Theatre Studies; Theatre: individual actors & directors; Acting techniques

Series: Bloomsbury Revelations

From the bestselling author of The Right to Speak and The Need for Words comes this Bloomsbury Revelations edition of the essential guide to voice work: The Actor Speaks. Beginning with what every first-year acting student faces in class and ending with what leading professional actors must achieve every night on stage, Patsy Rodenburg’s celebrated work as one of the world’s foremost voice and acting coaches is fully revealed in this thoughtful and inspirational book about acting.

Written for the training and working actor, Rodenburg’s book brings to life a wide range of exercises and methods to release the actor’s voice, covering everything from posture, breath and the body, performing in specific spaces, previews and first performances, managing different length runs, using microphones and dealing with an ageing or sick voice. This book allows the reader to perform every night, reaching the pitch, passion and vocal intensity that the best roles require.

By: Patsy Rodenburg (Guildhall School of Music and Drama UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781350289673
ISBN 10: 1350289671
Series: Bloomsbury Revelations
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 10 April 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Patsy Rodenburg, OBE is Professor of Text and Poetry, and formerly Head of Voice, at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, UK and formerly at the Royal National Theatre. She trained in Voice Studies at the Central School of Speech and Drama and is recognized as one of the world's leading voice and acting coaches. Previously, Patsy was in residence with the Royal Shakespeare Company for nine years and also work with the Royal Court Theatre, the Donmar Warehouse and the Almeida Theatre, London. She has worked extensively with many of the great world theatres including the Moscow Art Theatre, Complicite, Cheek by Jowl and Comedie-Francaise. Patsy has worked regularly with some of the best-known actors and biggest names in theatre, film and television including: Nicole Kidman, Rachel Weisz, Emily Watson, Jude Law, Tom Wilkinson, Hugh Jackman, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, Kim Cattrall and David Schwimmer.

Reviews for The Actor Speaks: Voice and the Performer

Seven steps to a thespian heaven... The Actor Speaks is a stimulating read and an invaluable reference for all actors... A landmark book. * The Stage * I am an enormous fan of her work. What is wonderful about her is the directness and clarity of her teaching and her enthusiasm. * Judi Dench * What leaves actors tongue-tied for years, Patsy releases in minutes...through simple, practical actions that can empower anyone. * Simon McBurney * Patsy’s guidance and the clarity and directness of her approach have been invaluable to me. * Ralph Fiennes *