Voice Work

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Yolanda Vasquez, the voice and space coach at Shakespeare's Globe
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What is voice work and why is it important at the Globe?

Actors at the Globe have a lot of background noise to contend with, from both the audience and the outside noise. YOLANDA VAQSUEZ is the voice coach, and we asked her:

- what the role of the voice coach is;

- if the Globe is a difficult space in which to be heard;

- how she got into voice work.

What is the role of the voice coach?

I want to make sure that all the actors are heard but not straining their voices, and can be s

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Is the Globe a difficult space in whch to hear actors?

Acoustically the Globe is fantastic for voices.

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How did you get into voice work?

I’ve worked at the Globe on and off since 1999 as an actor - I’ve done something like 12

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