Voice and the Actor is the first classic work by Cicely Berry Voice Director of the Royal Shakespear Company and world-famous voice teacher. Encapsulating her renowned method of teaching voice production the exercises in this straightforward no-nonsense guide will develop relaxation breathing and muscular control - without which no actor or speaker can achieve their full potential.Illustrated with passages used in Cicely Berry's own teaching Voice and the Actor is the essential first step towards speaking a text with truth and meaning. Inspiring and practical her words will be a revelation for beginner and professional alike.