Experiencing Speech: A Skills-Based, Panlingual Approach to Actor Training: A Beginner's Guide to Knight-Thompson Speechwork (R)

Experiencing Speech: A Skills-Based,Panlingual Approach to Actor Training is a beginner's guide to Knight-Thompson Speechwork®, a method that provides universal and inclusive speech training for actors from all language, racial, cultural, and gender backgrounds and identities. The book offers a progression of exercises to build a universal set of speech skills, introduces the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), and explores oral posture and its contribution to vocal characterization and accent work. This approach is descriptive and establishes a foundation for future accent study and acquisition.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 204 pages
\n Publication date: 20 May 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive guide offers a beginner-friendly introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork®, a revolutionary method that prioritizes universal and inclusive speech training for actors from diverse language, racial, cultural, and gender backgrounds and identities. The book is designed to provide a progressive series of engaging and practical exercises aimed at developing a comprehensive set of speech skills that can be utilized by actors of all levels, regardless of their linguistic or cultural heritage. By delving into the intricacies of vocal tract anatomy, articulator actions, and the interplay between these components, readers gain a deep understanding of the process by which language is learned and acquired. The book also introduces the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), a valuable tool for precise transcription of speech sounds. Through practical exercises and guided practice, readers learn to apply the IPA to narrow transcription, enhancing their ability to reproduce a wide range of vocal characteristics and accents. Moreover, the book offers a holistic perspective on oral posture, exploring its significance in vocal characterization and accent work. By combining an intellectual understanding of oral posture with physical awareness, actors can develop a strong foundation for further accent study and acquisition.

Experiencing Speech: A Skills-Based,Panlingual Approach to Actor Training is a descriptive approach to speech training that provides students with a diverse range of speech sounds and skills to employ for any character in any project. This approach establishes a solid foundation for future accent study and acquisition, making it an invaluable resource for teachers, students, aspiring actors, and anyone interested in enhancing their speech and acting abilities.

\n Weight: 336g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367343774\n \n