Movement Meets Voice: Embodying Character

• Thursday, January 9, 5pm - 9pm

This workshop is designed for dancers and movers seeking to expand their vocal and acting skills, but is open to performers of all backgrounds. We’ll explore how to harness the body’s innate intelligence to enhance vocal expression, delving into the connection between movement and voice. Participants will learn techniques for developing dynamic characters by integrating physicality with vocal nuance, exploring how to bring text alive through embodied storytelling. Through interactive exercises and improvisation, you’ll gain tools for using movement as a foundation for voice work, unlocking new layers of emotional depth, presence, and power in performance.

Participants are required to bring:

• A short (30-60 second) monologue or piece of text you’d like to work with. 
• Paper and pen

• Participants will be immersed in Detour Productions' approach to devised theater, experiential work, and drag artistry;
• Each workshop is facilitated by Detour collaborators, offering unique vantage points into the company's creative process;
• These workshops are geared towards advanced, pre-professional, and professional level dance & theater artists;
• Detour is offering sliding-scale tuition for each workshop, with no one turned away for lack of funds;
• All workshop venues are ADA accessible and have gender-neutral restrooms;
• Masks are optional, not required;
• If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Erin Mei-Ling Stuart is a multidisciplinary theater maker, director, and performer. After working for many years making dancers and dance theater with her company EmSpace Dance, and dancing with many Bay Area companies, Erin crossed over into acting and theater around 2008. Since then, she has acted with many local companies including American Conservatory Theater, The Magic Theater, San Francisco Playhouse, Berkeley Rep, Shotgun Players, and Oakland Theater Project. More at www.erinmstuart.com

Photo by Robbie Sweeny

Host or Publisher Detour Dance