Voice for the Actor
Frances has been studying and teaching voice since the 1990’s. She currently teaches at the Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio - an accredited post-secondary institution. She designs courses for and instructs the two year Master Class students who are training as professional actors.
In Frances’ Voice class, the actor finds an organic connection to breath and voice. Her students are introduced to their authentic voice, supported by free and easy breath flow. Rogues students find that, when they open their body to breath and sound, the truth of the moment can come into their acting. This voice training brings more range and emotional depth to their performances for both stage and film.
Frances has had the privilege of training with VASTA distinguished member David Smukler, and internationally-renowned movement specialist Judith Koltai. She is a certified Yoga Alliance teacher with significant training in Linklater Voice Method, Rodenburg Voice and Speech, Vibrant Voice Technique, Alexander Technique, Authentic Movement, and Koltai Embodied Practice. She incorporates all of these teachings into her Voice classes.
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Frances Ewington
Practising yogini since 1993, 15 years of Iyengar yoga training, RYS 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training.
Company of Rogues Actors' Studio
Company of Rogues’ actors are sought after by local and regional Casting Directors, filmmakers and Theatre Companies alike.
Uta Hagen, principal acting instructor at New York’s famed HB Studio, espoused: “Only he who can, should teach”. At Rogues, we adhere to this philosophy - our faculty is comprised of practicing film and theatre artists, recognized for their professional work in performance, writing, and directing. Company of Rogues is a New York-style studio offering the most comprehensive training program found in Western Canada. Our teachers have a deep understanding of the craft of Acting and the ability to produce actors who meet industry demands.