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Suitable for
18+
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Date
Saturday 24th May 2025
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Tuition
14:00-17:00Â
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Location
Online
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Cost
£40
Overview
This intensive masterclass is designed for actors, teachers, public speakers, and anyone who regularly presents in front of an audience who wants to strengthen and refine their vocal abilities for stage performance.
The session will cover essential techniques for vocal projection, clarity, and stamina, ensuring participants can deliver powerful and expressive performances in any theatrical setting. Through practical exercises and expert guidance, actors will learn how to protect their voice while maximising its potential.
Course Highlights
>Understand the fundamentals of vocal anatomy and health.
>Develop techniques for effective vocal warm-ups and conditioning.
>Enhance their vocal projection and clarity for stage performance.
>Apply breath control and support techniques for sustained vocal performance.
>Utilise vocal variety and expression to bring characters to life.
Overview
Welcome and course introduction
Hour 1: Foundations of Voice Work
- Welcome and Course Overview
- Vocal Anatomy and Health
- Vocal Warm-Up Techniques  Â
Hour 2: Projection and Clarity
- Breath Control and Support
- Projection Techniques
Hour 3: Vocal Expression and Characterization
- Articulation and Diction
- Vocal Variety and Expression
- Application to Performance
Q&A and Final Insights
Open floor Q&A session
Recap of key points and takeaways from the masterclass
Final tips for ongoing improvement and preparation
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Admissions Requirements
Applicants must be aged 18 or over by the time of the course start date.
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Why join the course?
Actors, teachers, public speakers, and anyone who regularly presents in front of an audience should join this masterclass to significantly enhance their vocal skills and overall presence. Effective voice training is essential for clear, powerful, and engaging communication, whether on stage, in the classroom, or at a podium. This masterclass offers practical techniques for vocal projection, breath control, articulation, and expressive delivery, enabling participants to captivate and hold their audience’s attention. By learning to protect and optimise their voice, participants will gain the confidence and stamina needed for sustained and impactful performances. Joining this masterclass is an investment in your ability to communicate more effectively and persuasively in any public speaking or performance context.
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What do I need to bring and what do I need to wear?
As an online course you will need a laptop or computer with a strong internet connection and access to Google Meet.
For more detailed advice please see our BOVTS Online Course: Google Meet Guidance
Wear whatever you’re comfortable in.
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Short Course Cancellation Policy
We will make all reasonable efforts to deliver a short course as outlined on our site and in any brochure or published material. However, we reserve the right to cancel a short course in case of events outside our control or if the course fails to meet a minimum number of participants. In the event that we cancel a course, we will inform participants who have booked a place via email at least 7 days prior to the start date. We will also provide a full refund of the course fee paid. Bristol Old Vic Theatre School cannot be held responsible for any expenses you incur due to such a cancellation.
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Short Courses Refund Policy
If you wish to cancel your place on the course, you will receive a full refund if you notify the school at least 7 days prior to the start of the course. For cancellations, contact [email protected]
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