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==Career== |
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Rodenburg trained in Voice Studies at the [[Central School of Speech and Drama]],<ref name=guardian/> and initially worked as an actress before moving into teaching.<ref>{{cite news|author=Gussow, Mel|title=Henry Higgins Is Real (And Female); Patsy Rodenburg Teaches British Stars How to Speak|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/08/theater/henry-higgins-real-female-patsy-rodenburg-teaches-british-stars-speak.html|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=8 January 2001|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref> She has been Head of Voice at the [[Guildhall School of Music and Drama]] in London since 1981 and |
Rodenburg trained in Voice Studies at the [[Central School of Speech and Drama]],<ref name=guardian/> and initially worked as an actress before moving into teaching.<ref>{{cite news|author=Gussow, Mel|title=Henry Higgins Is Real (And Female); Patsy Rodenburg Teaches British Stars How to Speak|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/08/theater/henry-higgins-real-female-patsy-rodenburg-teaches-british-stars-speak.html|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=8 January 2001|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref> She has been Head of Voice at the [[Guildhall School of Music and Drama]] in London since 1981 and worked with the [[Royal Shakespeare Company]] for nine years from 1981, and with the [[Royal National Theatre]] from 1990, where she founded their Voice Department.<ref name=Debretts/><ref name=guardian/> She has worked globally with the [[Moscow Art Theatre]], [[Complicite]], [[Cheek by Jowl]], and [[Comedie-Francaise]]. She has taught thousands of actors, including [[Daniel Craig]], [[Orlando Bloom]], [[Joseph Fiennes]], [[Ewan McGregor]] and [[Fay Ripley]] to name a few.<ref name="guardian"/> |
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She has authored several books on the subject of voice coaching, including "Speaking Shakespeare," "The Actor Speaks," "The Right to Speak," "The Need for Words," and "Second Circle" (released in the UK as "Presence").<ref name=Debretts>{{cite web|title=Ms Patsy Rodenburg, OBE|url=http://www.debretts.com/people/biographies/search/results/8424/Patsy%20RODENBURG.aspx|work=[[Debrett's People of Today]]|accessdate=27 July 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312060440/http://www.debretts.com/people/biographies/search/results/8424/Patsy%20RODENBURG.aspx|archivedate=12 March 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
She has authored several books on the subject of voice coaching, including "Speaking Shakespeare," "The Actor Speaks," "The Right to Speak," "The Need for Words," and "Second Circle" (released in the UK as "Presence").<ref name=Debretts>{{cite web|title=Ms Patsy Rodenburg, OBE|url=http://www.debretts.com/people/biographies/search/results/8424/Patsy%20RODENBURG.aspx|work=[[Debrett's People of Today]]|accessdate=27 July 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312060440/http://www.debretts.com/people/biographies/search/results/8424/Patsy%20RODENBURG.aspx|archivedate=12 March 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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The Board of Directors at VASTA, the Voice And Speech Trainers Association, honored Rodenburg with their Lifetime Distinguished Membership. They cite it as an honor reserved for individuals "who have made outstanding contributions to the field of Voice & Speech."<ref>[http://www.vasta.org/distinguished-members Voice and Speech Trainers Association, Lifetime Distinguished Members]</ref> |
The Board of Directors at VASTA, the Voice And Speech Trainers Association, honored Rodenburg with their Lifetime Distinguished Membership. They cite it as an honor reserved for individuals "who have made outstanding contributions to the field of Voice & Speech."<ref>[http://www.vasta.org/distinguished-members Voice and Speech Trainers Association, Lifetime Distinguished Members]</ref> |
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In June 2015, for the first time, Patsy began offering a program to train others in her teaching methods and artistic philosophy: The Patsy Rodenburg Master Teacher Certification Program. This program offers rigorous, personalized training leading to certification as a Registered Rodenburg Teacher.<ref>http://patsyrodenburg.com/PatsyRodenburg.com/Home.html</ref><ref>http://www.michaelhowardstudios.com/Michael_Howard_Studios/Home.html</ref> |
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In 2020, VASTA's ''Voice and Speech Review'' featured Rodenburg Voice and Speech in their Vocal Traditions Series. <ref>https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/23268263.2020.1693139?needAccess=true Rodenburg Voice and Speech featured in VASTA's Voice & Speech Review </ref> |
In 2020, VASTA's ''Voice and Speech Review'' featured Rodenburg Voice and Speech in their Vocal Traditions Series. <ref>https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/23268263.2020.1693139?needAccess=true Rodenburg Voice and Speech featured in VASTA's Voice & Speech Review </ref> |
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==Desert Island Discs== |
==Desert Island Discs== |
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In March 2012 Rodenburg was [[Kirsty Young]]'s guest on [[BBC Radio 4]]'s [[Desert Island Discs]]. Her choices of music were: [[Symphony No. 5 (Mahler)|Mahler Symphony No.5]]; [[Sandy Denny]] - [[Who Knows Where the Time Goes?]]; [[Symphony No. 7 (Beethoven)|Beethoven Symphony No. 7]]; [[Violin Concerto in E major (Bach)|Johann Sebastian Bach — Concerto in E Major for Violin]]; [[Daniel Evans (actor)|Daniel Evans]] — [[Finishing the Hat|Finishing the Hat by Stephen Sondheim]]; [[Violin Concerto (Sibelius)|Jean Sibelius - Violin Concerto]]; [[Kathleen Ferrier]] — [[The Keel Row]]; [[Cello Suites (Bach)|Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude to Cello Suite No.1 in G]]. Her choice of book was an anthology of poetry and her luxury a supply of "[[builder's tea]]".<ref name="DiD">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01cvg4f BBC Radio 4, Desert Island Discs, - Patsy Rodenburg]</ref> |
In March 2012 Rodenburg was [[Kirsty Young]]'s guest on [[BBC Radio 4]]'s [[Desert Island Discs]]. Her choices of music were: [[Symphony No. 5 (Mahler)|Mahler Symphony No.5]]; [[Sandy Denny]] - [[Who Knows Where the Time Goes?]]; [[Symphony No. 7 (Beethoven)|Beethoven Symphony No. 7]]; [[Violin Concerto in E major (Bach)|Johann Sebastian Bach — Concerto in E Major for Violin]]; [[Daniel Evans (actor)|Daniel Evans]] — [[Finishing the Hat|Finishing the Hat by Stephen Sondheim]]; [[Violin Concerto (Sibelius)|Jean Sibelius - Violin Concerto]]; [[Kathleen Ferrier]] — [[The Keel Row]]; [[Cello Suites (Bach)|Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude to Cello Suite No.1 in G]]. Her choice of book was an anthology of poetry and her luxury a supply of "[[builder's tea]]".<ref name="DiD">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01cvg4f BBC Radio 4, Desert Island Discs, - Patsy Rodenburg]</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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Rodenburg was married to a teacher at the Royal Central school of Speech and Drama, but his alcoholism led to the breakdown of the relationship. She later lived until 2016 with ballet dancer and choreographer Antonia Franceschi and their son Michael Franceschi. <ref name="DiD"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 07:35, 30 June 2021
Patsy Rodenburg, OBE (born 2 September 1953)[1] is a British voice coach, author, and theatre director. She is the Head of Voice at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, and has also worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal National Theatre.[2]
Career
Rodenburg trained in Voice Studies at the Central School of Speech and Drama,[2] and initially worked as an actress before moving into teaching.[3] She has been Head of Voice at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London since 1981 and worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company for nine years from 1981, and with the Royal National Theatre from 1990, where she founded their Voice Department.[1][2] She has worked globally with the Moscow Art Theatre, Complicite, Cheek by Jowl, and Comedie-Francaise. She has taught thousands of actors, including Daniel Craig, Orlando Bloom, Joseph Fiennes, Ewan McGregor and Fay Ripley to name a few.[2]
She has authored several books on the subject of voice coaching, including "Speaking Shakespeare," "The Actor Speaks," "The Right to Speak," "The Need for Words," and "Second Circle" (released in the UK as "Presence").[1]
In 2005, Rodenburg was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's Birthday Honours.[4]
In 2006, Rodenburg directed a production of King Lear at the Electric Lodge theatre in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Times called the production "emotionally potent," and Variety’s critic claimed, "The brilliant cast brings this play to vibrant, painful life."[5]
In 2010, Rodenburg was listed at number 15 of The Times newspaper's "The Luvvie Power List 2010," a list of theatre's 50 most influential people, saying Rodenburg "has worked with some of the world's most powerful actors, among them Judi Dench and Ian McKellen."[6]
The Board of Directors at VASTA, the Voice And Speech Trainers Association, honored Rodenburg with their Lifetime Distinguished Membership. They cite it as an honor reserved for individuals "who have made outstanding contributions to the field of Voice & Speech."[7]
In June 2015, for the first time, Patsy began offering a program to train others in her teaching methods and artistic philosophy: The Patsy Rodenburg Master Teacher Certification Program. This program offers rigorous, personalized training leading to certification as a Registered Rodenburg Teacher.[8][9]
In 2020, VASTA's Voice and Speech Review featured Rodenburg Voice and Speech in their Vocal Traditions Series. [10]
Desert Island Discs
In March 2012 Rodenburg was Kirsty Young's guest on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. Her choices of music were: Mahler Symphony No.5; Sandy Denny - Who Knows Where the Time Goes?; Beethoven Symphony No. 7; Johann Sebastian Bach — Concerto in E Major for Violin; Daniel Evans — Finishing the Hat by Stephen Sondheim; Jean Sibelius - Violin Concerto; Kathleen Ferrier — The Keel Row; Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude to Cello Suite No.1 in G. Her choice of book was an anthology of poetry and her luxury a supply of "builder's tea".[11]
References
- ^ a b c "Ms Patsy Rodenburg, OBE". Debrett's People of Today. Archived from the original on 12 March 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
- ^ a b c d Tran, Mark (2 April 2011). "A working life: The voice coach". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- ^ Gussow, Mel (8 January 2001). "Henry Higgins Is Real (And Female); Patsy Rodenburg Teaches British Stars How to Speak". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
- ^ "Queen honours Sylvia Young, voice coach Rodenburg and VLV's Hay". The Stage. 13 June 2005. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
- ^ Wolf, Matt (4 September 2006). "'We'll Find Out Together': A Voice Coach Tries Her Hand at Directing". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- ^ "The luvvie power list 2010: theatre's 50 most influential people". The Times. 15 December 2010.
- ^ Voice and Speech Trainers Association, Lifetime Distinguished Members
- ^ http://patsyrodenburg.com/PatsyRodenburg.com/Home.html
- ^ http://www.michaelhowardstudios.com/Michael_Howard_Studios/Home.html
- ^ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/23268263.2020.1693139?needAccess=true Rodenburg Voice and Speech featured in VASTA's Voice & Speech Review
- ^ BBC Radio 4, Desert Island Discs, - Patsy Rodenburg
