Voice, Speech and Diction

An introductory workshop on voice modulation

Conducted by Akshay Shimpi

In over a decade of working in theatre and film, Akshay Shimpi has done more than 30 plays and seven short films that have toured in festivals across India. Since graduating from Mumbai University with a Master of Arts degree in Theatre Arts, Shimpi has performed in Hindi and Marathi productions like Hello Farmaaish, Vangmayacha Galiv Itihas, Naag-Mandala, Ghashiram Kotwal, Hayvadana, among others. He has trained many upcoming actors in voice, speech and diction. He received acclaim for his portrayal of freedom fighter Anant Kanhere in the Marathi film 1909. Shimpi has also taught at the Drama School Mumbai and is currently touring across Maharashtra. He is working on the Urdu storytelling art form known as dastangoi. Shimpi will educate participants on three fundamental factors related to voice modulation in this workshop.

1. The ideal breathing pattern
How to breathe
The body’s three ideal positions
Breathing in movement
Breathing and psychological statues

2. Focus
What is focus
Formula of focus

3. Discussion on the voice
Approaches to voice
Misunderstandings of voice

Workshop Fees: Rs. 500/-
For registration, please call or WhatsApp at 9372098112 from Monday to Friday between 9.30 am to 5.30 pm or email at theatre@ncpamumbai.com
Registration: Prior Registration Compulsory
Limited seats