MSF ZOOM WORKSHOP SERIES with Voice/Text Coach Zoe Littleton

Friday, February 14, 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm
“Speeches and Soliloquies: Dynamic Language” With Voice and Text Coach, Zoe Littleton - Dynamic Language Feb 14, 2025 1-2pm EST (USA)/6-7pm (UK Time). This ZOOM workshop is presented by Montague Shakespeare Festival.

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Join Zoe Littleton, a seasoned Voice and Text Coach, for an engaging exploration of Shakespeare's most dynamic speeches and soliloquies. "Speeches and Soliloquies: Dynamic Language" is an interactive one-hour Zoom session that focuses on how to bring Shakespeare's iconic monologues to life, with a special emphasis on personal interpretation, vocal versatility, and emotional resonance.

Zoe, who has a decade of acting experience and an MFA in Professional Voice Studies from the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, will lead participants in understanding how to effectively embody Shakespeare's language. Drawing on her experience working across leading UK and international drama schools and theatres, Zoe's collaborative coaching style will help participants feel confident navigating the intricacies of voice work, text analysis, and speech delivery.

This workshop is ideal for actors of all levels, drama students, educators, and even those who are simply passionate about Shakespeare and wish to develop their vocal and interpretative skills in a fun, supportive environment.

What to Expect from the Workshop:

Dynamic Language Exploration: Dive into Shakespeare's most powerful speeches and soliloquies, breaking down their language and structure. Learn how vocal choices shape meaning, enhance emotion, and bring depth to the characters' words.
Vocal Techniques: Zoe will guide you through practical voice exercises to unlock your unique vocal range, covering areas such as breath control, resonance, articulation, and pitch modulation. You will discover how to use your voice to convey complex emotions and ideas in a clear and compelling way.
Personal Interpretation: Discover how to make Shakespeare's language resonate with your own experiences. Zoe's approach encourages each participant to explore personal connections to the text, bringing authenticity and originality to their performance.
Interactive Participation: Engage directly with Zoe and fellow participants in this interactive session. Whether you prefer to actively participate or simply observe, the workshop offers a supportive space for real-time feedback, collaborative learning, and experimentation.
Accent and Dialect Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of how accents and dialects influence Shakespeare's texts, and explore tools to approach character work with a more nuanced understanding of language as a reflection of identity.
Community Engagement: Connect with other like-minded Shakespeare enthusiasts in an inclusive learning environment. Share insights, ask questions, and take part in discussions that bring new perspectives to the Bard's work.

About Zoe Littleton:

Born and raised in London, Zoe spent ten years as an actor before transitioning into voice and text coaching. Her love for voice exploration led her to work with drama schools, theatres, and private clients in the UK and beyond. Zoe's coaching style is collaborative, creative, and rooted in an appreciation of individual needs. She strives to make every client feel empowered to take risks, broaden their vocal range, and express themselves fully. Whether it is accent work, text preparation, or public speaking, Zoe’s passion for voice as an expression of identity makes her workshops both inspiring and practical.

Don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding of Shakespeare's language and improve your vocal skills! Join us for an enriching experience that will leave you more connected to the power of your own voice and the enduring impact of Shakespeare's work.

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Exciting News for A Happening IV: Leviathan

Cloudgaze and Eggtooth Productions are thrilled to announce that we have received a generous grant from the Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice to support our 2024 Immersive Arts Festival, “A Happening IV: Leviathan.”

This festival will transform the Shea Theater into an exploration of theme, hosting installations, music, theatrical performances, and movement pieces, featuring the collective contributions of over 30 local artists. Audiences will experience otherworldly environments and narratives inspired by folklore, fairy tales, horror motifs, American literature, and the mythos of the Old Testament, all of which delve into the central question guiding the festival: "What does it mean to encounter something greater than yourself and to be consumed by it?" Through this theme, we explore how a community reemerges and imagines itself after destruction and transformation.

With the support of the Markham-Nathan Fund, we are excited to create an event that complicates perspectives and fosters meaningful dialogue. We are grateful for this partnership and for the work of the Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice.

Thanks to the Mass Cultural Council for their vital support this year.We'd also like to thank the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts for their support in the form of a Flexible Funding grant. We couldn't do this work without you!