Application of Arthur Lessac's Methodology Elements in Actors’ Vocal Training

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the formation of Arthur Lessac's methodology, systematisation of its main elements and specification of the possibilities of their application in the process of vocal training of actors. The purpose of the article is to systematize the elements of Arthur Lessac's method in the vocal training of actors. To realize the goal, a system-analytical method was used. Research methodology. To achieve the purpose, the researcher used a systematic-analytical method, which specifies the methodological foundations of "kinesis training" and identifies those elements that can be used in the process of vocal training of actors. The scientific novelty is to clarify the components of Arthur Lessack's methodology, as well as to identify opportunities for applying the elements of "kinesis training" in the vocal training of actors. Conclusions. The methodology developed by Arthur Lessac in the mid-twentieth century, called "kinesis training", has become widespread in many countries around the world. It is based on conscious control of one's own body and awareness of its natural capabilities, and is an important part of actors' training. The technique can be a significant methodological component in the process of professional training of actors in higher education institutions in Ukraine. The main elements of Arthur Lessac's "kinesis training" (the concept of "three energies" (consonant energy, tonal energy, structural energy); "environments" (internal and external), "body-mind") should be used in the process of vocal training of actors in order to develop stage speech and vocal articulation, awareness of the functioning of the phonation organs, and actors' plasticity. Prospects for further scientific research in this area are to develop a comprehensive programme for the vocal development of future actors in the process of professional training based on Arthur Lessac's methodology, as well as to adapt "kinesis training" for the development of stage speech of future actors in higher education institutions of Ukraine.

Keywords

• Arthur Lessac
• kinesis training
• Lessac Institute
• body-mind
• vocal training of actors