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Topic: Diction

Posted By: starving artist
Subject: Diction
Date Posted: 8/23/05 at 8:06pm

Does anyone know of a good diction handbook? Unfortunately I did not take this class in college as I graduated with a BA in Theatre Arts, and I would like to study up on the subject.

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Posted By: Shatcher
Date Posted: 8/24/05 at 11:59am

"The use and training of the human voice" by Aurther Lesac(sp?) is the text we used in class. I think it is pretty standard. anyone want to correct my spelling?

Posted By: jayzehr
Date Posted: 8/24/05 at 1:08pm

I think it's Arthur Lessac.

Posted By: POB14
Date Posted: 8/24/05 at 1:34pm

I STRONGLY recommend you find a coach. A book can give you exercises, but can't tell you if you're doing them right or not. You can hurt yourself by practicing incorrectly.

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Posted By: Shatcher
Date Posted: 8/24/05 at 2:05pm

POB14 is right. you don't want to damage your voice. However the diction work is not to hard on the cords.

Posted By: starving artist
Date Posted: 8/30/05 at 6:56pm

Thanks for the suggestions! I really would like to find an acting coach in my area, but the guide would help while I'm searching.

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"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"