Patsy Rodenburg
Theatre Practice
Basic Information
Background
Conventions
British vocal coach and director
Currently 67 years old
Born September 2, 1953 in the UK
Director of voice at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Circles of Presence
The Second Circle
Does humanitarian work through theatre
Extensive work with Shakespeare texts
Rewarded with an Order of the British Empire award for her contributions in the arts
Vocal training
Vocal projection
Breathing exercises
Psychology
The First Circle
The Third Circle
Withdrawing into the self
Introspective
Loud and open
Ideal state of presence
Focused energy
Moving energy towards the object of attention and receiving energy in return
Physical exercises to open up the voice
Opening the rib cage and freeing the breath
Breathe from the lower abdomen
Shakespeare
Redemptive properties of Shakespearean text
Reflects the human condition
Voice studies at the Central School of Speech and Drama
Texts can open up emotions and create vulnerability
Self discovery through acting
Has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Royal Court Theater
Creating emotional release and understanding for marginalised, voiceless people
Connecting to the text
The physical and the emotional are connected
Teaches at Michael Howard Studios
Has worked with notable actors such as Judi Dench, Ian McKellen and Daniel Day-Lewis
"She provides practical and imaginative means for getting to the heart of the text and making the necessity for the language to be strongly felt by audiences"