Voice and the Actor

Voice and the ActorExplore the transformative power of Cicely Berry's acclaimed work in 'Voice and the Actor'. This indispensable resource for actors emphasizes the importance of voice as an integral part of one's inner life. Berry argues that while our natural instincts are often stifled by societal conditioning, they can be liberated through the right understanding and practice. With 160 pages packed with insight, this book guides actors to break free from the

Explore the transformative power of Cicely Berry's acclaimed work in 'Voice and the Actor'. This indispensable resource for actors emphasizes the importance of voice as an integral part of one's inner life. Berry argues that while our natural instincts are often stifled by societal conditioning, they can be liberated through the right understanding and practice. With 160 pages packed with insight, this book guides actors to break free from the limitations imposed by incorrect vocal habits, which obstruct genuine expression and emotional connectivity. Instead of focusing solely on technicalities, Berry encourages a holistic approach to voice training, enabling actors to access their authentic selves. This is not just a journey into vocal technique; it's a call to unearth the emotional depths that fuel powerful performances. Ideal for both seasoned actors and newcomers to the craft, 'Voice and the Actor' provides wisdom that fosters personal growth and enhances the art of storytelling. Dive into this captivating exploration of voice and experience a profound shift in your artistry.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9780020415558, Year: 1991, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US), Pages: 160.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780020415558
Year: 1991
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 160


Description:
"Speaking is part of a whole: an expression of inner life." Cicely Berry has based her work on the conviction that while all is present in nature our natural instincts have been crippled from birth by many processes--by the conditioning, in fact, of a warped society. So an actor needs precise exercise and clear understanding to liberate his hidden possibilities and to learn the hard task of being true to the 'instinct of the moment'. As her book points out with remarkable persuasiveness 'technique' as such is a myth, for there is no such thing as a correct voice. There is no right way--there are only a million wrong ways, which are wrong because they deny what would otherwise be affirmed. Wrong uses of the voice are those that constipate feeling, constrict activity, blunt expression, level out idiosyncrasy, generalize experience, coarsen intimacy. These blockages are multiple and are the results of acquired habits that have become part of the automatic vocal equipment; unnoticed and unknown, they stand between the actor's voice as it is and as it could be and they will not vanish by themselves. So the work is not how to do but how to permit: how, in fact, to set the voice free. And since life in the voice springs from emotion, drab and uninspiring technical exercises can never be sufficient. Cicely Berry never departs from the fundamental recognition that speaking is part of a whole: an expression of inner life.. After a voice session with her I have known actors speak not of the voice but of a growth in human relationships. This is a high tribute to work that is the opposite of specialization. Cicely Berry sees the voice teacher as inv