CICELY BERRY“Where words prevail not, violence prevails”

- Thomas Kyd’s play The Spanish Tragedy

Panyatree Kongkwanyuen (Sunny)

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BIO

Born May 17, 1926 (Age 86)

School: London’s Central School of Speech and Drama.

Childhood: poetry, poetry and poetry

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OCCUPATION

World-renowned director of voice and text of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) since 1969.

Conducted Work shops all over the world. Even in a prison!

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Integrating the meaning of the texts with the motive and intentions of the character.

HER GOAL

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Through physical exercises, one opens up the voice so that the actor finds his/her full potential.

HER GOAL

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WHY SHE DOES IT?

“When one can find his or her authentic voice, it allows them to better express their deepest feelings.”

“It puts actors in touch of their imagination which can lead to greater self awareness.”

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METHODS TO HER MADNESS

Focusing on the speaking of Shakespeare now. They explore:

Rhythm and movement of the text

Speech structures

Imagery which takes us subliminally into the world of the play

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CHARGES

Actors and actresses that has trained with Berry:

Emily Watson

Helen Hunt

Lindsay Duncan

Claire Danes

Samuel L. Jackson

Kate Burton

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PUBLICATIONS

Books

Voice and Actor (1973)

Your Voice and How to Use It

The Actor and the Text

Text in Action

Word Play: A Textual Handbook for Directors and Actors

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NOTABLE AWARDS

1985 - O.B.E (Officer of the British Empire.)

1992 - Special award by Arts Council.

1999 & 2001 - Honorary Doctorate of Literature

2009 - C.B.E (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in birthday honors.

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AND SO.....

Berry continues to be a major force in voice teaching both in the UK and worldwide.

She still is part of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Remember...

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You need to find your own voice

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