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    Towards a dynamic voice approach evolving from leading voice and movement theorists
    (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1996-03) Baker, Gavin R.; Kruger, M. S.; Frege, I.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Drama.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Speech is muscular and therefore is a dynamic process which involves the movement of a large number of body parts. This dynamic muscular process requires energy. Therefore, this study focuses on movement that it is organic. It works in collaboration with the functioning of the body, not opposing it. By allowing the movements of the rest of the body to echo the movements of the tongue and other organs of articulation, organic movement is encouraged. This approach enables the student-actor to become aware of the speech process and the physical and psychological blocks that he might have. By confronting these blocks, they can be eliminated with the help of exercises. Therefore, in a dynamic voice approach, the student-actor is encouraged to experiment with his movements, whether set or improvised. Voice and movement are a reflection of the individual's personality. Movement is an important tool for characterisation. Exploring a strong physicality plays a major part in influencing the characters' speech mannerisms and patterns. Therefore, it is impossible to think of movement as seperate from voice and acting. Movement can function as a major agent in "freeing" and releasing the voice, as well as assisting in overcoming physical and emotional blocks. The combination of sound, through syllables, into words and sentences involves rhythm. The transferring of thought int sound involves tempo-rhythm. This is made easier by man's remarkable ability to apprehend and appreciate rhythm. The use of movement highlights this method of accepting and appreciating rhythm. The aspects of voice and speech (relaxation, alignment, breathing, resonance, pitch and rage, articulation, tempo-rhythm, placing projection) are connected and interrelated which reinforces the importance of a holistic approach to voice work.