This workshop explores how liberating your natural speaking voice can be fun!  It is designed for anyone who is curious about how their voice works and actors who are interested in performance.  The first session will create an ensemble with introductory games and a vocal warm-up.  You will attend an imaginary "voice spa" to help alleviate physical tensions that restrict your voice.  Throughout the session you will work on a self-chosen text and apply exercises to expand your breathing and explore vocal connection to image thought and feeling.  The second Saturday will focus on strengthening your voice through play with resonance, range and articulation.  Experiments with text will continue and participants share their work with the group at the end of the workshop. Wear loose, comfortable clothes - we will be doing gentle floor work along with standing, sitting, moving and adventuring throughout the class!

Also:   Linklater Voice and Text, La Jolla Playhouse Conservatory

           July 6-25,   11:00 -12:20, 3-4 days a week     

           SOLD OUT

Description:  In this class students will prepare their voice and body for acting Shakepeare!  Through playful and imaginative exercises, actors will explore stories of rebellion, loneliness, love and compassion.  In both ensemble and solo performances they will demonstrate how Shakespeare's  words still resonate in our daily lives.

Objectives:  

* Explore recommended resources to understand and effectively communicate  Shakepeare's text

* Develop skills of breath, resonance, range and articulation to free the voice

* Practice the fun of expressing Shakepeare through physical movement

* Recognize and Apply Figures of Speech and Rhetoric in classical language

* Perform Shakespearian characters who could respond to the monologue "The    Strangers Case" written for Thomas More.

TBA Workshop for Los Angeles Acting Studio SD - Summer /Fall 2026

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Testimonials from previous workshops-

Summer 2025, San Diego CA - "I had the pleasure of participating in Debra Hale's one day Linklater workshop.  I am amazed that I was able to learn so much about my own voice and concrete exercises and techniques to improve my breath and voice range in just one day.  Deb spent one on one time with each student, ensuring that we understood and were applying the different techniques.  She created a safe atmosphere to express our emotions, ask questions and explore our imaginations.  I highly encourage everyone to take her class."  Christine McCoy, Actress

Spring 2025 , FL 

"I was amazed by the journey people made from start to finish!" Sarah Bicknell, MFA Graduate Florida State University, Dance Therapy