NAME: Bonnie N. Raphael, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Work Address:
Center for Dramatic Art
C.B. #3230
University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill NC
027599-3230
USA

WORK PHONE: (919) 962-2495

FAX: (919) 962-5791

Email: raphael@email.unc.edu

Current Affiliation: University of N. Carolina at Chapel Hill

Training, Certificates, Major Workshops:
Ph.D. in Theatre, minors in Voice Pathology, Psychology and Dramatic Literature from Michigan State University
MA in Theatre, minor in Oral Interpretation from University of Michigan BA in Sspeech Education from Brooklyn College
Additional training: Arthur Lessac, Kristin Linklater, Roy Hart Theatre, Singing, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, Yoga

Selected Professional Affiliation (Work Experience):
Professor at UNC--teach voice, speech, text and dialects in Professional Actor Training Program (MFA) and resident coach for PlayMakers Repertory Company (LORT)
Voice, Speech, Text and Dialects Coach and Teacher--American Repertory Theatre and Institute at Harvard--11 years
Voice, Speech, Texts and Dialects Coach and Voice Teacher--Denver Center for the Performing Arts--4 years
Voice, Speech, Dialects and Text Coach, Colorado Shakespeare Festival--3 years
Consultant to performers and speakers in theatre, politics, clergy, business, education, TV, law.

Area(s) of Expertise (in Ranked Order):
Voice Production, Speech, Text Analysis, Public Speaking, Dialects

Professional Organizations: VASTA (Member, founding Board of Directors; Honorary Lifetime Member)
AEA
ATHE (founding member)
Voice Foundation (Journal editorial board)

Statement of Philosophy:
Successful teaching and coaching depend on the synthesis of art and science. The art involves integrating each exercise or suggestion into the behavior of the whole person, of moving far beyond competent technical work to the incorporaation of imagination and creativity. The science involves a synthesis of vocal anatomy and physiology, voice pathology, phonetics, dialects, music and various educational methodologies. Even if intensively trained in just one method, the ideal practitioner understands underlying concepts well enough not only to practice effortlessly what she preaches but also to teach and interact with those whose training has been different or non-existent. An ongoing emphasis on process without losing sight of either product or joy in the work is essential.