Voice Work

files/images/Yolanda.jpg
Yolanda Vasquez, the voice and space coach at Shakespeare's Globe
1

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

Read Entry

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

Acoustically the Globe is fantastic for voices.

Read Entry

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

Read Entry

Back to Text in Performance

Financial Times

A Globe Education project - All content © 2012, Shakespeare's Globe, London. unless otherwise stated.

Play Nicely, Graphic Design & Art Direction, Bristol