Community Workshops
Customized trainings for organizations across the Western New York Community
Unique Theatre and The Big Picture SLP Presents:
Elevate Your Voice: Speech-Language Pathology Strategies for Performers
Join this interactive 4-week workshop to boost your audition readiness! Led by a speech-language pathologist with acting and improv stage experience, you will learn to refine your voice through targeted breathing and speech exercises, increasing your vocal strength and impact. You'll master advanced vocal techniques for auditions, enhancing clarity, power, and endurance.
Transform your performance into a captivating experience!
Four-week workshop
90-minute sessions
Each session focused on a new technique
Use your own upcoming audition material during the workshop
Techniques will focus on:
Diaphragmatic breathing
Increasing respiratory strength and control
Controlling and modifying vocal loudness
Clearer speech
Take home exercises to keep up progress at home
Time and Location
When: July 15, 22 and August 5, 12
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Cost: $150
Where: GiGi’s Playhouse Buffalo
326 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo NY
Minimum age: 18 years old
Boost Your Stage Game:
Speech and Breath Tricks for Awesome Performances
Ready to rock the stage like a pro? Dive into our fun 4-week workshop, perfect for teens who want to amp up their performance skills. We'll show you how to stand, breathe, and speak so every word pops and every performance shines. Whether you're into acting, singing, or just want to boost your confidence, we've got the tricks to make your voice heard loud and clear. Let's make your stage presence unforgettable together—because your voice is epic!
Four-week workshop
60-minute sessions
Each session focused on a new technique
Techniques will focus on:
Posture
Breathing
Vocal loudness
Clearer speech
Take home exercises to keep up progress at home
Time and Location
When: July 16, 23 and August 6, 13
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: $150
Where: GiGi’s Playhouse Buffalo
326 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo NY
Minimum age: 16 years old
Ready to register?
If you’re ready to sign up for this class, fill out this form!
Our instructor, Dr. Katrina Fulcher-Rood, will contact you to confirm your spot, and send you a welcome packet!
You are expected to pay for the course on the first day of the workshop. You can pay via cash or check. We can take credit card payments; however, a 3% charge will be added to the workshop cost due to processing fees.
If you have any questions about this course, feel free to email the course instructor at katrina@bigpictureslp.com
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Katrina Fulcher-Rood is an accomplished speech-language pathologist with a Ph.D. in Communication Disorders and Sciences. Celebrated for her scholarly work, which was recognized by The New York Times, she merges her clinical expertise with her experience as a performer to teach vocal empowerment techniques that celebrate and include all.
