Bara, Brittany
(2018)
Voice and Movement I: Explorations on Connection.
Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Proceeding from Kristin Linklater’s approach to voice work as a focus on “removing the blocks that inhibit the human instrument” (7), within this class, I will be integrating physical movement exercises along with the Linklater voice progression in order to encourage students to experience a deeper, kinesthetic mind/body awareness. The physical components of the class will loosely follow the progression laid out in Sarah Hickler’s In the Moment, moving through Bartenieff Fundamentals and building to foundational skills in contact improvisation. Through these explorations, I hope to engender an understanding that it is not just what one is doing, but how one is doing it (Hickler, xiii); process is of much more interest to me than product. The primary question guiding the explorations throughout this course is: How will supplementing the imagery based Linklater Voice progression with other physically based (but still grounded in the pyscho-physical precept that movement is an outward expression of inner intent) techniques enhance the concepts that mind and body must learn to cooperate in order for the voice to communicate the actor/human’s inner life to the outside world? I believe that it will foster a greater awareness of self, which should translate to a deeper connection with and awareness of others and the world.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
14 June 2018 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
10 April 2018 |
| Approval Date: |
14 June 2018 |
| Submission Date: |
12 April 2018 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
92 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Theater Arts |
| Degree: |
MFA - Master of Fine Arts |
| Thesis Type: |
Master's Thesis |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Theatre, Voice, Movement |
| Date Deposited: |
14 Jun 2018 13:48 |
| Last Modified: |
14 Jun 2018 13:48 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/34283 |
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