★Brilliantly guides the actor using exercises and tools that can revolutionise the voice. It's a boon!' --Joseph Fiennes

★'Barbara's work is simple and practical, encouraging each actor to be free and fluid with their own voice... Very inspiring' -- Emily Watson

★'Barbara has a great understanding of the way that actors' anxieties can affect their voice. Her tone is calm, reassuring and good humoured.' --Niamh Cusack

　　A Complete Voice Training Manual For Actors

　　A simple, step-by-step manual, written by an RSC voice coach, which offers everything that an actor needs to work on their voice. Suitable for actors at all levels, from students and young professionals to established and experienced actors. Drama teachers in schools and committed amateur actors who want to increase their vocal skills and understanding will also find it invaluable.　

　　Each chapter begins with a brief introduction, then clearly and succinctly sets out a sequence of relevant exercises - accompanied by simple diagrams - ending with a summary of what we have learned.

　　'Brilliantly guides the actor using exercises and tools that can revolutionise the voice. It's a boon!' Joseph Fiennes

　　'Barbara's work is simple and practical, encouraging each actor to be free and fluid with their own voice... Very inspiring' Emily Watson

　　'Barbara has a great understanding of the way that actors' anxieties can affect their voice. Her tone is calm, reassuring and good humoured' Niamh Cusack　　

Barbara Houseman

　　Barbara Houseman has worked with the Royal Court, the RSC (where she was Resident Voice and Text Coach), and the Young Vic (where she was Associate Director). She has worked one-to-one with several well-known actors and alongside many well-known directors.

　　Includes sections on:

　　Preparation
　　Body Work
　　Breathing and Support
　　Breathing Into Sound: Supporting the Voice
　　Releasing the Sound
　　Filling out the Sound: Resonance
　　Extending the Sound: Range
　　Shaping the Sound: Articulation
　　Trouble-Shooting.