As with the body, the voice must be a finely tuned instrument, able to communicate subtle innuendos of meaning with clarity. An actor should be able to project to the back of the theatre without strain or the need for shouting.
Once again, this kind of vocal breadth will not occur in just a short time or by following these few exercises alone.
Exercises that train speech versatility and control:
Tongue Twisters
‘Verbal’ tennis
Group Soundscapes
JOURNAL QUESTIONS:
How could these exercises help the training of speech versatility and control?
What effect did they have on you? Give a few examples.
How have these exercises demonstrated that speech versatility and control is important when performing?