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Question: Please help, how can I make myself sound like an old woman!?
I'm gonna be in a play next month (it's my first one) and even though it's a small part!. I want to give it my all!. I have to play an old(er) woman!. I don't know how old she is yet since we haven't started rehearsal!. But the way the director is talking, she's pretty old, lol!. I'm studying the elderly like crazy now, but I'm having trouble making my voice sound old and AUTHENTIC!. How can I make myself sound "Authentically Old"!? Lol!. Any tips!? Any help would be greatly appreciated!. also, any tips in general about how to appear old!. Thanks!Www@QuestionHome@Com
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Actually, don't try so hard to sound "old"!. There are many things that distinguish and old persons voice from a young persons and sound is only one small component!. Some old people have very clear voices but what sets most older people apart from younger generations is the way they speak and the cadence!. Meaning their diction is much better or to your ear it may sound like they pronounce their words much more carefully!. They take their time saying what they have to say!.
Once the director gives you an age range you'll be better able to narrow it down!. Www@QuestionHome@Com
Well, you're off to a good start by studying old people!. Notice how they act and talk, and immitate them!. Watch an episode of the Beverly Hillbillies!. If you do that, you should do fine in the play!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
tough one, good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com