Vocal Projection in Actors: The Long-Term Average Spectral Features That Distinguish Comfortable Acting Voice From Voicing With Maximal Projection in Male Actors

Vocal tract resonances in speech, singing, and playing musical instruments

“…A number of studies have investigated a speakers formant or speakers ring in the voice of theatre actors or in the speaking voice of singers (Pinczower and Oates, 2005;Bele, 2006;Cleveland et al, 2001;Barrichelo et al, 2001;Nawka et al, 1997). Leino (1993) observed a spectrum enhancement in the voices of actors, but of smaller amplitude than the singing formant, and shifted about 1 kHz towards high frequencies.…”

Atores profissionais de teatro: aspectos ambientais e sócio-ocupacionais do uso da voz

“…Thus, we can detect the importance of the harmonic use of vocal projection, articulation and breathing so that the text is understood by the public. The literature states that breathing should be practiced in a relaxed way, without unnecessary stiffness or muscle contraction (7,11,18) . Most participants mentioned that knowing and appropriating the character is imperative in theatrical performance and all participants reported that voice quality of the theatrical actor is important.…”

“…Among those with the professional use of voice, the theatrical actors receive little attention as their performance seems more focused on the art of acting. However, this issue should be studied because the voice is of great importance in the role of a character representation (11,12) . In addition, the priority in the work of vocal health should consider the welfare of the actor whenever possible, aiming to improve the quality of life of the actor and of the public (20) .…”

“…These aspects need to be considered in planning and implementing effective actions to maintain an adequate voice quality in order to meet the communication demands of these professionals (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7) . Thus, the mapping of symptoms, vocal complaints and environmental impacts inherent to the activities of the theatrical actor are important for the development of more direct and effective actions regarding the specialized intervention (2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12) . This study aimed to verify the occurrence of vocal symptoms and complaints in professional theater actors as well as their relation to environmental aspects of the activity and history of specialized interventions.…”

Estudo comparativo do perfil vocal de atores de teatro profissionais e atores em fase de formação acadêmica

“…The need for increasing volume, changing pitch, and extending the frequency range beyond the typical conversation indicates that actors require efficient vocal performance 2 . Actors, both in rehearsal and during the show, commonly face emotionally challenging behaviors, often producing This recording consisted of the emission of sustained vowels, of counting from 1 to 10, and of a report by the subject about his or her voice.…”