As part of the Musical Theatre Research Alliance and Voice Study Centre, Strand 1: Vocal Health and Sustainability in Musical Theatre launches with a unique interview series: “In Conversation With.”
Bringing together leading practitioners from across the musical theatre industry, this series explores vocal health, sustainability, and current professional practice through a range of professional perspectives. Each guest responds to the same core questions, creating a valuable collection of insights, experiences, and approaches that can help inform future research, training, and industry practice.
The third conversation in the series featured the University of Melbourne lecturer Dr. Tracy Bourne. Drawing on her PhD research in voice science and pedagogy, Tracy explores vocal health and sustainability in musical theatre through her extensive experience working with emerging and professional performers.
Essential viewing for performers, teachers, students, and anyone interested in the future of healthy and sustainable musical theatre practice.
Watch the full recording below:
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