Reading aloud from a script, especially in front of an audience, can be difficult. It seems to be taken for granted that if you can read – you can read aloud (‘sight-read’). This is often not the case. Many of us are not naturally good sight-readers. Many performers, including experienced actors, dread having to do it. We’re not taught as children or adults to do it. Even actors, TV presenters and newsreaders are not always taught how to do it.It doesn’t matter what you do – football, ballet, Spanish … to do it well, you learn the correct technique step by step and practice it so it becomes second nature. Sight–reading is not a natural ability, but it is a skill that can be developed.
By the end of your course you’ll be able to mark up a script to help you work, make the most of your voice, expressions and non-verbal communication and grab and keep audience attention.
Whether you are:
Making a speech at a wedding or special event …
Making a sincere and appreciated contribution to a social or family event by reading a speech, or giving a formal reading
Experts, Collectors and Enthusiasts speaking at a club or social event…
Representing yourself and your work with confidence and style, effectively conveying your interest and enthusiasm for your subject
… you’ll find your sight-reading performance in any situation will improve.
All courses are suitable for beginners or those with some experience.
Individually tailored one-to-one coaching in any subject is available.