The Actor’s Voice 2-Day Workshop: POSTPONED

A workshop with internationally trained voice and performance coach Kirstie O’Sullivan
With funding from Creative Communities/Auckland Council.

Cost includes workbook.
Limited to 10 people aged 18 and over to allow maximum personal attention. Be in quick as places are filling fast. Only 4 places left.

It is preferred that you have done The Actor’s Voice: Level 1 (or a similar vocal workshop, by application).
Please do not make a payment without first checking that places are available.

Download a registration form from the Workshops page on the HLT website and return it to the office (info@hlt.org.nz) to book your place.

The Actor's Voice: Level 2 consolidates and expands on the fundamental discoveries and practice introduced in The Actor's Voice: Level 1.
Explore the integration of Voice & Language while deepening your understanding of the creative power of your own voice. What better way to do this than with the works of William Shakespeare?
Remove the distance between you and Shakespeare's text and build your confidence in this weekend workshop. Through a broad range of exercises you will explore the integral links between impulse, body, breath, voice and language while increasing your ability to safely and effectively access an expressive, powerful and fully embodied voice.
During The Actor's Voice: Level 2 you will...
Explore how your voice can help you approach text in a physical & visceral way
Learn what it takes to fill space vocally, physically and imaginatively in performance Release and extend the power of words, using a selection of Shakespeare's texts Become an 'emotional detective' and learn how to read Shakespeare's secret acting cues Troubleshoot vocal challenges as they arise in the moment
Extend your vocal resonance, range and reach
Explore and present a Shakespearean monologue
Receive clear, direct and immediate feedback to help accelerate progress.

You’ll Need: to bring lunch. Also pen and paper, tablet or laptop, and a 2-3 minute monologue to work on.

Background: Kirstie O’Sullivan
Kirstie O'Sullivan is a voice and performance coach based in Auckland, New Zealand. She was founding Head of Voice for The Actors' Program and has coached voice for Auckland Theatre Company, Silo Theatre, Massive Company, Auckland Shakespeare Company and Pop-up Globe Theatre. She is Voice Coach for Auckland Theatre Company's King Lear in 2023. Kirstie has also worked extensively with film and television production companies throughout Aotearoa. She regularly lectures in voice and communication training at Auckland & Waikato Universities and has been on the faculty of the annual New Zealand Law Society Litigation Skills programme since
2010. Kirstie is Director of The Voice Practice which specialises in media and communication coaching, voice and performance coaching and business presentation skills.