ABSTRACT

The chapter that follows contains vocal exercises for the actor. Since the three tools of the actor are mind, voice, and body it is essential to include exercises for each. The voice section is based on what I learned at the Atlantic, but I completed more research to fully understand what I was doing. Therefore, this chapter includes exercises I used while learning Practical Aesthetics expounded upon by further research. Therefore, I include work by Chuck Jones, Edith Skinner, Kristin Linklater, and others. These exercises can be used in the classroom, or by the actor, to train the voice for performance. The key thing to remember is the voice and movement exercises are rooted in Practical Aesthetics; I fostered their growth.