Curious about the philosophy that drives my approach? Explore the evolution of an integrated practice that bridges the gap between Linklater’s vocal freedom and the physical rigour of the Suzuki Method.
Developing a Theatre of the Integrated Actor
This was the title of my Masters project, completed in 2001. Click here to read the full thesis.
Emma Louise Pursey’s “Integrated Actor Training”
My Master’s project was the inspiration for the title of Emma Pursey’s training classes in Melbourne. Emma and I trained and performed together with Oz Frank in Brisbane in the late 1990s/ early 2000s. Emma currently teaches at 16th Street Actor’s Studio in Melbourne.
Emma Louise Pursey – INTEGRATED ACTOR TRAINING
The Suzuki-Linklater Project
Here are some publications from this research project, developed in collaboration with Associate Professional Rob Pensalfini (UQ) and Dr Jeremy Neideck (WAAPA).
Book Chapter
Loth, Jo, and Rob Pensalfini. 2024. “Creative Critical Pedagogy: Combining Suzuki and Linklater actor training techniques to develop embodied awareness, expressivity and personal agency.” In Robert Lewis and Soseh Yekanians (eds). Crisis and Creativity in Performing Arts Training. Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle. 148 - 164.
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Research Articles (Contact me if you’d like a full copy of any of these articles)
Loth, Jo, and Jeremy Neideck. 2022. “The art of experiencing: Reflective appreciative actor training towards well-being, artistry, and personal agency”. Theatre, Dance and Performance Training. 13(2): 285-299.
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Loth, Jo. 2022. “Voicing Transformation within Heightened Forms: Experiments in Breath and Imagery in the Suzuki Method’s ‘Standing Statues’.” Theatre, Dance and Performance Training. Published online 5 Jan 2022. 75 - 91. Click here to read the abstract
Loth, Jo, and Rob Pensalfini. 2021. “Body. Breath. Text. Freedom: an investigation of concurrent training in Linklater voice and the Suzuki actor training method”. Theatre, Dance and Performance Training. 12 (1): 80- 94.
Click here to read the abstract
Photos by Georgia Toner.