ATH 223 - Voice & Movement

Course Units: 1

Voice & Movement I introduces students to the fundamentals of vocal production and movement as components of an actor’s instrument. Through a combination of exercises and in-class performances, students will learn how stress and habitual use impact the vocal mechanism and their movement patterns on stage. Students will work toward voices and bodies that are available, expressive, truthful, spontaneous and capable of variety. Practitioners and methods referenced in this course include Kristin Linklater, Rudolph Laban, Jacques Lecoq, Viewpoints, butoh, yoga and the Alexander Technique.