The Speaking Voice for High School Students
In this class, high school students will learn about a vital part of their identity and a tool that most of us use every day, the spoken voice. In this class, we will strengthen the connection between you, your thoughts, and your voice. We will apply theatrical voice and speech techniques to improve your comfort and confidence in public speaking for anything from a play to a project presentation, to a job interview!
We will learn vocal warm-up techniques to improve breath support, resonance and relaxation. We will also look at the basic science and anatomy of vocal sound production so that you can better understand how your voice is a full-body instrument. Finally, we will work on tips and tricks for connecting with your audience and getting your point across with clarity and confidence.
Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12
Time: Wednesdays 3:30-5pm
Ages: High School
About the Instructor: Charlotte Markle is a voice/speech teacher, accent/dialect coach, and actor. She is a Certified Teacher of Knight-Thompson Speechwork and a member of the Voice and Speech Trainers Association. Charlotte has worked as adjunct faculty in the theatre departments at both DePaul University and Roosevelt University. She received her Master of Fine Arts in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University. In addition to her work in the theatre world, Charlotte has worked at the Chicago Waldorf School in multiple roles and is a proud alumna of the San Francisco Waldorf School.
In this class, high school students will learn about a vital part of their identity and a tool that most of us use every day, the spoken voice. In this class, we will strengthen the connection between you, your thoughts, and your voice. We will apply theatrical voice and speech techniques to improve your comfort and confidence in public speaking for anything from a play to a project presentation, to a job interview!
We will learn vocal warm-up techniques to improve breath support, resonance and relaxation. We will also look at the basic science and anatomy of vocal sound production so that you can better understand how your voice is a full-body instrument. Finally, we will work on tips and tricks for connecting with your audience and getting your point across with clarity and confidence.
Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12
Time: Wednesdays 3:30-5pm
Ages: High School
About the Instructor: Charlotte Markle is a voice/speech teacher, accent/dialect coach, and actor. She is a Certified Teacher of Knight-Thompson Speechwork and a member of the Voice and Speech Trainers Association. Charlotte has worked as adjunct faculty in the theatre departments at both DePaul University and Roosevelt University. She received her Master of Fine Arts in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University. In addition to her work in the theatre world, Charlotte has worked at the Chicago Waldorf School in multiple roles and is a proud alumna of the San Francisco Waldorf School.
In this class, high school students will learn about a vital part of their identity and a tool that most of us use every day, the spoken voice. In this class, we will strengthen the connection between you, your thoughts, and your voice. We will apply theatrical voice and speech techniques to improve your comfort and confidence in public speaking for anything from a play to a project presentation, to a job interview!
We will learn vocal warm-up techniques to improve breath support, resonance and relaxation. We will also look at the basic science and anatomy of vocal sound production so that you can better understand how your voice is a full-body instrument. Finally, we will work on tips and tricks for connecting with your audience and getting your point across with clarity and confidence.
Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12
Time: Wednesdays 3:30-5pm
Ages: High School
About the Instructor: Charlotte Markle is a voice/speech teacher, accent/dialect coach, and actor. She is a Certified Teacher of Knight-Thompson Speechwork and a member of the Voice and Speech Trainers Association. Charlotte has worked as adjunct faculty in the theatre departments at both DePaul University and Roosevelt University. She received her Master of Fine Arts in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University. In addition to her work in the theatre world, Charlotte has worked at the Chicago Waldorf School in multiple roles and is a proud alumna of the San Francisco Waldorf School.