Voice and the Young Actor: A Workbook & Video Guide for Theater Training - Perfect for Drama Classes, Acting Workshops & Youth Theater Programs

Rena Cook's voice workbook is a must have in any High School performance curriculum, whether it be theatre, speech or a musical theatre course, this book is invaluable. As an individual one could greatly benefit from this book; as a teacher it is invaluable. I know of no other resource as comprehensive as this to train young people to use their instrument effectively! The book is perfectly laid out, user friendly and is completely solid in method and approach! Discussion questions assist in providing for extension of activities and reflection opportunity encourages meta-cognition during the process of training one's voice; this is not just filled with great technique but also awesome pedagogy! Teacher tips are abundant and incredible. Ms. Cook's experience as a master teacher are evident and she is generous in sharing not only her voice expertise, but also her pedagogical prowess with the reader. I cannot recommend this book and the accompanying included DVD highly enough. Every High School and Junior High Theatre & Speech class would benefit by incorporating this valuable and important guide to safe and effective use of the voice directly into the curriculum. A Must Have!Jackie deMontmollinAssociate Director of Theatre EducationThe University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance