1. CICELY BERRY
“Where words prevail not, violence prevails”
- Thomas Kyd’s play The Spanish Tragedy
Panyatree Kongkwanyuen (Sunny)
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2. BIO
Born May 17, 1926
(Age 86)
School: London’s
Central School of
Speech and Drama.
Childhood: poetry,
poetry and poetry
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3. OCCUPATION
World-renowned director of
voice and text of the Royal
Shakespeare Company (RSC)
since 1969.
Conducted Work shops all
over the world. Even in a
prison!
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4. HER GOAL
Integrating the meaning of the texts with the motive
and intentions of the character.
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5. HER GOAL
Through physical exercises, one opens up the
voice so that the actor finds his/her full potential.
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6. WHY SHE DOES IT?
“When one can find his or
her authentic voice, it
allows them to better
express their deepest
feelings.”
“It puts actors in touch of
their imagination which
can lead to greater self
awareness.”
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7. METHODS TO HER MADNESS
Focusing on the speaking of
Shakespeare now. They
explore:
Rhythm and movement of
the text
Speech structures
Imagery which takes us
subliminally into the world
of the play
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8. CHARGES
Actors and actresses that has trained with Berry:
Emily Watson
Helen Hunt
Lindsay Duncan
Claire Danes
Samuel L. Jackson
Kate Burton
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9. PUBLICATIONS
Books
Voice and Actor (1973)
Your Voice and How to Use It
The Actor and the Text
Text in Action
Word Play: A Textual Handbook for Directors and
Actors
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10. NOTABLE AWARDS
1985 - O.B.E (Officer of the British Empire.)
1992 - Special award by Arts Council.
1999 & 2001 - Honorary Doctorate of Literature
2009 - C.B.E (Commander of the Order of the British
Empire) in birthday honors.
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11. AND SO.....
Berry continues to be a major force in voice teaching
both in the UK and worldwide.
She still is part of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Remember...
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12. You need to find your own voice
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13. Works Cited
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