fitzmaurice Voicework experience
Private Vocal Coach, — 2007-Present
Very personal and deep work. Focus on deeper Destructuring and healing, unleashing the voice. Introduction to the basics of Fitzmaurice in preparation for class.
Weekly On-Going Community Classes, Ashland OR - September 2019-March 2020
Community class focused on opening up the body and breath and assisting students in finding their voice, presence, and overall vibrancy in a shared space.
Soma, Song and Presence, On-line and In-person - June 2020-Present
Focuses on a series of exercises that develop the questions: How do we bring ownership of singing back to everyone who has a body? Can we find ways for the performer to find ‘presence' and open new channels to commit to the needs of the song, the voice and the audience? How can we break the rules by the use of ‘play’ within the voice studio? And, how can play be used to develop unique and effective performances often outside of the expected outcome?
Introduction to Fitzmaurice with Micha Espinosa, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, OR - June 2019
VASTA Conference, Orlando, FL - August 2019
Co-Taught a Workshop called "The Good Student/Silent Class." Students were asked to explore practical exercises that promote a deeper relationship in allowing, celebrating and embracing mistakes to give the actor permission to find beauty and depth in the unknown.
One Day Workshop, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR - January 2019
Introduction to Fitzmaurice Voicework focusing on Destructuring to help open the body, breath, spontaneity, and impulses.
Restructuring to connect and understand the voice's natural support system. Presence, rooting the artist in their body and giving them permission and the capacity to be open, vibrant and vulnerable. And finally, a sense of Play, bringing the actors full spirit and curiosity to their work and voice.
Weekly On-Going Classes, Los Angeles, CA — 2009-2016
My own class. I taught the basics of Destructuring and Restructuring. Focus is on self awareness, recognizing truth in the given moment, and then sounding and speaking from that truth using the transverse.
Assistant, Intro Workshops to Fitzmaurice w/ Saul Kotzubei, Hollywood — 2005-Present
An intensive weekend introduction helping to free the breath and voice finding greater freedom, power, connection, and ease. Responsible for leading warm-ups and inviting the participants to relate to themselves on a deep level through gentle touch and guidance.
Freedom and Focus Fitzmaurice Conference, London, UK- July 2018
Assisted Catherine Fitzmaurice and Saul Kotzubei and other various teachers. Taught a class on Journaling and Fitzmaurice and performed an original piece by Amy Chaffee, playing 2 different parts, and speaking 5 different languages.
Freedom and Focus Fitzmaurice Conference, Dublin, Ireland— July 2016
Assisted Catherine Fitzmaurice and Saul Kotzubei and various other Fitzmaurice Teachers including Rachel Hirshorn. Was a key chair for communication and welcoming students. Performed a piece written by Fitzmaurice Colleague Amy Chaffee.
One-Day Workshop, Evergem, Belgium— July 2016
Taught a One-Day Introduction to Fitzmaurice Workshop with Leo Van Cleynenbreugel, Rachel Hirshorn, and Amy Chaffee.
Assistant, Fitzmaurice Teacher Training Certification, Los Angeles— 2015
Taught basic and deeper Destructuring with Catherine, Saul, Cynthia, Ilse Pfeifer, and Andrea Odinov. Led potential students through a Destructuring Sequence daily.
Freedom and Focus Fitzmaurice Conference, Bogota, Columbia— July 2014
Taught my own class on Relationships and Communication and text work. Assistant to Catherine, Saul, Micha Espinosa, and other Associate Teachers. I performed a segment of my one woman show, “Igniting the Voice Within.” Helped with Conference Organization and Welcome Committee.
Assistant, Fitzmaurice Teacher Training Certification, Los Angeles— 2013
Taught deeper Destructuring with Catherine, Saul, Ilse, and Andrea Odinov to potential teachers working towards Certification. Led Destructuring Sequences and Restructuring.
Assistant, 3 Day Workshop Fitzmaurice Voicework, Los Angeles —December 2012
Taught and Assisted with Catherine, and Andrea Odinov.
Assistant, 5 Day Workshop Fitzmaurice Voicework, Los Angeles— December 2010
Assisted Catherine & Saul.
Freedom and Focus Fitzmaurice Conference, Vancouver, Canada— July 2011
Taught my own class on “Coloring Words,” and text work. Assistant to Catherine, Saul, Micha, Ilse, & Esther Palleja. I also performed a segment of my one woman show “Igniting the Voice Within.” Helped with Conference Organization.
Voice Teacher, Mother of Invention Acting School, Andrew Utter Teacher — 2010-Present
Invited to teach students to find their “core” connection using Fitzmaurice Voicework.
Freedom and Focus Conference, Institute del Teatro, Barcelona, Spain— July 2011
Assistant to Catherine, Saul, and Micha. Taught my own Destructuring/Restructuring Class. Helped to organize Conference.
Voice and Speech Teacher Theatrum Elysium, San Pedro, CA— 2011-2013
Introduction to vocal work, body, and breath. Text Analysis, Character Development, Story.
Head of Voice and Speech - X Repertory Theatre Company, Downtown LA— 2009-2011
Three Month Conservatory Program. I’ve designed the overall arc for the program designed to encourage further exploration in understanding their bodies as instruments in vocal production.
Assistant Teacher, Saul Kotzubei Studio, Hollywood, CA — 2005-2009
Lead students every week in a Destructuring Sequence focusing on relationship to self and their overall presence in the room. Finding power in vocalizing from a deep place of connectivity, giving the body and voice permission.
fitzmaurice training
Fitzmaurice Teacher Certification Program VII, Los Angeles— Certified Associate Teacher 2010
Voice 1, 2, & 3, Saul Kotzubei Studio, Los Angeles, CA 1999-2012
On-Going Weekly Voice Class with Saul Kotzubei, Los Angeles, CA, 1999-2012
3 Day Fitzmaurice Workshop, Hollywood, CA, November 2003
5 Day Fitzmaurice Workshop, Los Angeles, CA, December 2006
Freedom and Focus International Conference, Barcelona, Spain, July 2011
Freedom and Focus International Conference, Vancouver, Canada, July 2012
Private Study and On-Going with Saul Kotzubei, Los Angeles, CA 2010-2012
Freedom and Focus International Conference, Bogota, Columbia, July 2014
Freedom and Focus International Conference, Dublin, Ireland, July 2016
Freedom and Focus International Conference, London, UK, July 2018
Voice 1, 2, & 3, Saul Kotzubei Studio, Los Angeles, CA 1999-2012
On-Going Weekly Voice Class with Saul Kotzubei, Los Angeles, CA, 1999-2012
3 Day Fitzmaurice Workshop, Hollywood, CA, November 2003
5 Day Fitzmaurice Workshop, Los Angeles, CA, December 2006
Freedom and Focus International Conference, Barcelona, Spain, July 2011
Freedom and Focus International Conference, Vancouver, Canada, July 2012
Private Study and On-Going with Saul Kotzubei, Los Angeles, CA 2010-2012
Freedom and Focus International Conference, Bogota, Columbia, July 2014
Freedom and Focus International Conference, Dublin, Ireland, July 2016
Freedom and Focus International Conference, London, UK, July 2018
other training
On-Going Weekly Scene Study Class at Stuart Rogers Studios, Los Angeles, CA 1999-2010
Voice-Over Technique, On-Going Class, Bob Bergen, Los Angeles, CA 2008-2010
Audition Technique, Stuart Rogers Studios, Los Angeles, June 2008
Show Biz Technique, Stuart Rogers Studios, Los Angeles, CA 2010
Audition Technique, Stuart Rogers Studios, Los Angeles, June 2011
Embodied Imagination Work, Los Angeles, Evelyn Stetton Teacher, On-Going, 2011-2012
Dallas Travers Weekend Business Intensive, Los Angeles, CA 2012
Patsy Rotenburg Technique, with Cynthia Strauss, Los Angeles, CA, January 2016-Present
Freedom and Focus International Conference, London, England UK, July 2018
VASTA Conference, Seattle, WA, August 2018
VASTA Conference, Orlando, FL, August 2019
ATHE Conference, Orlando, FL, August 2019
Voice-Over Technique, On-Going Class, Bob Bergen, Los Angeles, CA 2008-2010
Audition Technique, Stuart Rogers Studios, Los Angeles, June 2008
Show Biz Technique, Stuart Rogers Studios, Los Angeles, CA 2010
Audition Technique, Stuart Rogers Studios, Los Angeles, June 2011
Embodied Imagination Work, Los Angeles, Evelyn Stetton Teacher, On-Going, 2011-2012
Dallas Travers Weekend Business Intensive, Los Angeles, CA 2012
Patsy Rotenburg Technique, with Cynthia Strauss, Los Angeles, CA, January 2016-Present
Freedom and Focus International Conference, London, England UK, July 2018
VASTA Conference, Seattle, WA, August 2018
VASTA Conference, Orlando, FL, August 2019
ATHE Conference, Orlando, FL, August 2019