Voice and Speech
28-30 October 1999
Susan Date
Ability --

The Voice in Action
Voice & Speech
Exploring Character & Sound
Your Voice - Speaking in Public
Your Voice - Reading Poetry and Prose
Facets of the Speaking Voice

Although for many the voice is the main method of communication often the sound and speech to not do justice to the thoughts and feelings to be expressed. Sometimes there is an awareness of this and a wish to make changes, but an inability to do so because of the lack of time or opportunity.

This is the opportunity! The opportunity for all professional voice users including actors, teachers, lecturers, sales people, those in public relations, telephone users, managers..., if it matters when you speak, this is the course for you.

A weekend of exploring ways of using the speaking voice in the safety of a group with an expert to monitor and offer individual advice. The course will include work on breathing, physicality, articulation, the use of pitch and projection. Poetry, prose and dramatic text will be used as well as the speaker's own language when talking formally and informally.

Singers - do not neglect your speaking voices. Regular vocal care and correct everyday use will support you singing voice. Imaginative interpretation of text, whether in song or speech, is enhanced by the flexible use of resonance and pitch.

Susan Date, MA, ADVS, LRAM, voice specialist, director, actress, formerly of The National and Chichester Festival Theatres, ATV and principle of a sixth form college, has specialised in voice and speech since the early 80s. On completing the Advanced Diploma in Voice Studies at the Central School of Speech and Drama, she was attached to the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation. Since then she has worked in many of the major drama schools, taught communication skills to management and others. She left Guildford School of Acting in 1997 as Assistant Principal after eleven years as Voice Coordinator.