Most actors think there isnt as much to work on vocally when they approach a contemporary text, particularly if there arent any specific dialect demands. However, lifting written rhythms off the page can be a huge challenge. Sometimes these rhythms are realistic, resembling or mirroring the speech patterns of real human beings: sometimes they are non-realistic, distorting speech patterns for particular effect. Modern Voice provides directors, lecturers, teachers, trainers and coaches with a myriad of ideas to explore these demands in rehearsal.
