Category: Performance Skills Training

How I Spent My Holiday
I had the best holiday I’ve had for years. Hopping onto a train, sitting in comfort watching the fields and towns roll by, hopping off the train to be met by lovely friends who wined and dined me for a couple […]

The case for learning about sonnets – in reverse
Working – or playing – with sonnets is a fabulous way to learn about how language works, why poetry CAN be its highest form. But where do you start? Ask just about anyone what they know about sonnets, and they will probably […]

Playing comedy – for real
A young actor remarked to me the other day “when you play comedy, you can’t be real.” My response was a heartfelt denial. Broadway actress, Andrea Martin, 5 times nominated and 2 times winner of a Tony for Best Featured Actress in […]

Freshly Reviewed
Here, out of the blue, is a lovely review of the warm up app by voice, accent and text coach Keely Wolter in the September 2015 VASTA Newsletter. Being in Voice Price: US$3.99 This is VASTA member Flloyd Kennedy’s app, and it is a […]
We are halfway through my final term of teaching voice in my current position, and this morning I had one of those magical moments that make teaching acting students so special. Our first years are all taking turns at leading a short […]