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The Moving Voice: the Integration of Voice and Movement Studies, editor Rena Cook brings together more than 70 cutting edge articles on a broad range of current issues in the field voice studies. This issue of VSR has been a confluence of events and people generating passion, process, scholarship and almost 400,000 words. Topics range from coaching stereotypes with sensitivity to diversity issues, from presenting effective workshops to the importance of adequate hydration, from the thorny issue of touch in the studio and the integration of body and vocal pedagogies.

Issue 5, Voice and Gender

This monograph brings together more than fifty cutting edge articles on a broad range of current issues in the field. Voice and Gender explores the relationship between vocal expression and gender identity and the norms associated with gendered roles. The text questions gender norms and examines how they may inhibit our range of expression. An emphasis is placed on how the performer and instructor might overcome these barriers in taking on a role outside of their own gender identity. Gender remains one of the most misunderstood and divisive facets of human nature. Voice and Gender challenges readers to reexamine the way they hear, perceive, and express the concept of gender and sexual identity within their performance as well as in their own lives.

Issue 4, Shakespeare around the Globe

This collection brings together more than fifty cutting edge articles on a broad range of current issues in the field. Shakespeare Around the Globe compiles articles from top professionals in Shakespearian performance on the role of voice and speech as it pertains to the stage, the screen, and cultural exchange. It examines the process and craft of bringing text to life as an experience for the performer and audience alike. Emphasis is placed upon exploring one’s own voice as well as teaching others to find their own, or that of their character, making this text perfect for students of voice and performance as well as students of voice training.

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Issue 3: Film, Broadcast, & E-Media Coaching

This book features 67 articles from experts all over the world on the theme of coaching actors for performances in film, broadcast and e-media. Covers a wide variety of topics, from Breathing Principles & Pedagogy to Dialect/Accent Studies to Private Studio Practice.

Issue 2: The Voice in Violence

This collection focuses on the voice in stage violence, addressing such questions as: • How does one scream safely? • What are the best ways to orchestrate voices in complex battle scenes? • How to voice coaches work collaboratively with fight directors and the rest of the creative team? • What techniques are used to re-voice violent stunt scenes on film? • How accurate are actor presentations of extreme emotion? • What is missing from many portrayals of domestic violence? Written by leading theatre voice and speech coaches, the volume contains 63 articles, essays, interviews and reviews covering a wide variety of professional concerns.

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Issue 6, The Moving Voice

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Issues 1 -3 of the Voice & Speech Review are available through Amazon.com and Applause Books.

Issue 3: Film, Broadcast, & E-Media Coaching

Issue 2: The Voice in Violence

Issue 1: Standard Speech