BEHIND the SCENES with Michael Golab #7 Patsy Rodenburg: Finding Your Voice
Jan 7, 2021
Patsy Rodenburg, renowned voice teacher and Shakespeare authority, shares her lifelong work empowering voices and presence. She explores storytelling’s moral role, the power of saying “I don't know,” generosity in ensemble work, creating safe spaces for creativity, defining personal success, and why loving the journey matters. The conversation touches on craft, risk, deep knowledge, and plans for a presence and storytelling centre.
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Ensemble Theatre Is Shared Leadership
- Ensemble theatre is a community that shares leadership and serves the play rather than individual ego.
- Rodenburg links the 1980s rise of narcissism to the decline of ensembles and collective storytelling.
Do The Simple Before The Profound
- Deep knowledge grows from simplifying the material; do simple craft before attempting the profound.
- Rodenburg argues form and repetition free creativity, and that overconceptualising hides text's depth.
Protect The Creative Space Immediately
- Create and maintain a safe space by confronting bullies and preserving inclusivity immediately.
- Patsy says leaders must stop interruptions, call out undermining behaviour, and keep the group safe for creativity.
