An Actor's Voice Warm Up

Why did she start this VOICE warm up with a physical/body warm up?

• Because she is mean.

• Because if our body is warmed up, then it is easier for our voice to warm up.

• Because she wanted to make sure we were listening.

Try this activity. What was it like for you? Could you do it? Was it easy or hard?

What did you notice about your voice when you tried to have it resonate from different places? (Chest, face, belly)

What difference did you notice in your voice after you did these exercises?

How do you think these articulation exercises would help you in the theatre?