In Conversation With… Amanda Flynn
Wednesday 10th June 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (London Time)
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.”
Three leading practitioners from across the musical theatre industry will each take part in an individual online interview, responding to the same core questions around vocal health, sustainability, and current professional practice. By exploring shared themes through multiple professional lenses, the series aims to capture a rich range of perspectives, experiences, and approaches, generating valuable qualitative data that can help shape future research, training, and industry practice.
Designed to be inclusive and collaborative, the sessions will also be open to observers, with opportunities for audience-submitted questions in a final discussion segment. Each conversation will run approximately 30–45 minutes, with questions shared in advance while allowing space for wider dialogue and emerging topics.
Free and open to all, this first of three live online discussions features renowned Broadway Vocal Coach Amanda Flynn, whose work with leading performers and productions offers unique insight into the demands of elite performance schedules.
Together, we’ll discuss what it takes to sustain a healthy voice through the realities of eight shows a week, the technical foundations of resilient singing, rehearsal strategies that prevent overuse, and the recovery practices that support long-term vocal wellbeing.
Essential viewing for performers, teachers, students, and anyone interested in the future of healthy musical theatre practice.
This series is part of the Musical Theatre Research Alliance (MTRA).
Events are free to attend publicly. MTRA members also have opportunities to participate in aspects of the research process and future research conversations.
Dr Amanda Flynn
Research interests: Voice disorders, how they impact singers, how to actively participate in the treatment, rehabilitation, and retraining of the voice.
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We have plenty of upcoming short courses coming soon. See details of some of them below or look at the full list of short courses.
Thursday 2nd July 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Unclenching the Jaw: Options from the Physio Lens
Walt Fritz
“Jaw tension” is one of many potential problems facing the singer, and can cause a direct negative impact on the performance in both direct and indirect ways. The underlying cause of jaw issues is attributed to numerous factors (technique, posture, strength, range of motion, etc.), making it often difficult to identify common denominators. Join Walt Fritz as he examines the evidence supporting stretching, strengthening, and manual therapy interventions to address jaw-related concerns in vocal performers, taking into account their unique needs.
Monday 6th July 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday 10th July 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monday 13th July 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday 17th July 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monday 20th July 2026
7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday 24th July 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Certificate in Foundations of Vocology with Adam Roberts
Adam Roberts
This 30-hour Vocology Cohort Intensive provides a comprehensive overview of basic vocal anatomy, physiology, and theories of voice production & perception, fundamentals of vocal health, pathology, evaluation, performance, and habilitation of the speaking and singing voice, and a survey of research, resources, and professional opportunities. Each week, advanced students contribute to cohort-centred learning with additional resources, discussion facilitation, and critical analysis. The course assessment will also be useful for those who wish to prepare for the PAVA recognised designation.
Tuesday 7th July 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(London Time)
In Conversation With… Besfort Williams
Besfort Williams
Join us for the next conversation in our public interview series exploring vocal health and sustainability in musical theatre performance, this time with singing voice rehabilitation coach, Besfort Williams! Free and open to all!