Speaking Of... Conversations on Voice, Speech, and Identity with Ryan O'Shea
Speaking Of... is a show about how we use our voices both in performance and in everyday life. Through conversations with performers, teachers, and anyone who has a voice, voice and speech coach Ryan O'Shea explores questions about how our voices and the ways we speak help shape and express our identity. Can someone's voice tell you whether or not they're a good person? Is there any way to change how you sound without feeling inauthentic? We'll examine these questions and many more in the course of the show by combining practical exercises and conceptual discussions about what it means to utilize your voice.
Speaking Of... Conversations on Voice, Speech, and Identity with Ryan O'Shea
Mailbag—Listener Questions!
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Ryan O'Shea / Cameron Cramer
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Season 1
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Episode 9
On this episode of Speaking Of… I’m answering listener questions. My boyfriend, Cam, co-hosted with me, serving as the reader of questions (not to mention he was letting me know whether or not I was making sense).
Some of the Interview Highlights:
- The most common “cringe-worthy” ticks that detract from a message.
- The four pillars of accent work, and how to find specificity in any accent.
- Tools for finding more ease in performing Shakespeare, so that you never need “Shakespeare voice.”
- How breathing affects actors’ ability to be affected.
You can find complete show notes and links to everything we’ve mentioned in the episode on https://www.voiceandspeechwithryan.com/podcast.