Artist Statement I am an actor, singer, mover, writer, creator, director, educator, student, partner, and mother. In my practice I strive to listen closely to how all these labels or categories of being can inform and lead me to truthful expression. The heart of my curiosity lies in how the sounds we make revealContinue reading “Please don’t make me write another Artist Statement…”
Author Archives: mamalegato
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“Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” Maya Angelou
Work vs Inspiration…
“We must always work, and a self-respecting artist must not fold his hands on the pretext that he is not in the mood. If we wait for the mood, without endeavouring to meet it half-way, we easily become indolent and apathetic. We must be patient, and believe that inspiration will come to those who canContinue reading “Work vs Inspiration…”
Vibration; Secrets of the Universe
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.”~ Nikolai Tesla Musings on why we need to broaden our vocal landscape; Sound doesn’t just have the capacity to “move” the listener on an emotional level, but it also can illicit a physiological response from the vibrationsContinue reading “Vibration; Secrets of the Universe”
Speech Is Music
“Speech is music. The text of a part or a play is a melody, an opera, or a symphony.” ~Stanislavski, Building a Character
Breathing Is Meaning Fitzmaurice Voicework®
“Inspiration denotes both the physical act of breathing in and the mental act of creating a thought. The expiration (breathing out) or expression of the thought is likewise both physical and mental” ~ Catherine Fitzmaurice
Serenade
Due to popular demand I am posting the video for Serenade presented May 2012. <p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/42655704″>Serenade By Slawomir Mrozek</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/user9471000″>Shannon Holmes</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>
Another reason to do voice work…
“The human voice is the organ of the soul.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Register For Fall Classes Now!
Hoping everyone has had a restful and refreshing summer…Mine has been great and I am thankful to have had the time to relax and enjoy the sunshine. But! I am absolutely looking forward to diving into the another season of classes at the studio! Registration for Fall classes has begun. Please email shannon@somotheatre.com forContinue reading “Register For Fall Classes Now!”
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