Brian Loxley Speech Studio
Voice and Speech Training for the Actor
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Learn to meet the specific vocal demands of various roles, acting styles, and performance venues. |
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Develop a solid voice and speech performance technique. |
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Resolve individual voice and speech problems. |
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Evolve a personalized pre-performance warm-up routine that works well for you. |
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Work in detail on all vowels, diphthongs, and consonants. |
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Increase your vocal strength, resonance, range, and flexibility. |
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Project your voice without strain and gain intensity without tension. |
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Explore a dynamic use of pitch, intonation, rhythm, rate, volume, pause, and intensity to create a voice that is exciting and expressive. |
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Explore vocal interpretations of text and sub-text. |
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Special attention given to Shakespeare and other verse drama. |
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Integrate voice, body, text, and acting technique. |
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Receive help with your audition material, monologues, and scene work. |
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Work on your cold-reading technique. |
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Be coached for specific roles. |
Foreign-Speaking Actors Working in English
| Be absolutely clear, correct, and fluent in everything you say. |
| Reduce or eliminate a foreign accent and learn to speak Standard American Speech. |
| Expand Audition Opportunities and Types of Roles Played. |
"The 'l', 'm', and 'n' are the actor's best friends."
— Mary Agnes Doyle