Speaking Shakespeare – a 2-Day Workshop

A workshop with internationally trained voice and performance coach Kirstie O’Sullivan
With funding from Creative Communities/Auckland Council.

Download a registration form from the HLT website.
Limited to 10 people aged 18 and over to allow maximum personal attention. Be in quick as places are filling fast. Only three places left.

Demystify Shakespeare's text and learn how to speak Shakespeare's words as they were meant to be spoken in this practical, dynamic weekend workshop.
Remove any distance between you and Shakespeare's text and build your confidence through a range of accessible, practical exercises.
Explore the integral links between impulse, body, breath, voice and language while increasing your ability to safely and effectively access an expressive, powerful and fully embodied voice.
During Speaking Shakespeare you will...
Discover how to approach Shakespeare's text in a physical & visceral way
Release and extend the power of words, using a selection of Shakespeare's texts Become an 'emotional detective' and learn how to read Shakespeare's secret acting cues Learn what it takes to fill space vocally, physically and imaginatively in performance Extend your vocal resonance, range and reach
Work with a Shakespearean monologue
Receive clear, direct and immediate feedback to help accelerate progress.

Background: Kirstie O’Sullivan
Kirstie O'Sullivan is a voice and performance coach based in Auckland, New Zealand. She was founding Head of Voice for The Actors' Program and has coached voice for Auckland Theatre Company, Silo Theatre, Massive Company, Auckland Shakespeare Company and Pop-up Globe Theatre. She is Voice Coach for Auckland Theatre Company's King Lear in 2023. Kirstie has also worked extensively with film and television production companies throughout Aotearoa. She regularly lectures in voice and communication training at Auckland & Waikato Universities and has been on the faculty of the annual New Zealand Law Society Litigation Skills programme since
2010. Kirstie is Director of The Voice Practice which specialises in media and communication coaching, voice and performance coaching and business presentation skills.