Details of Rebecca Root's recent and upcoming projects
Publications news 2012
In late 2011 Rebecca was interviewed by Sandy Hirsch for an appendix to the second edition of the groundbreaking work, "Voice and Communication Therapy for the Transgender/Transsexual Client: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide". Co-edited by Hirsch, Richard Adler and Michelle Mordaunt, the book won widespread acclaim upon its first publication in 2006 and Rebecca is delighted to be involved in the second edition. Her in-depth conversation with Hirsch covered such topics as gender and performance, TS/TG voice work and acting in general.
The book is scheduled for publication in spring 2012. Meanwhile the first edition is still available via Plural Publishing here: http://www.pluralpublishing.com/publication_vctttc.htm.
Rebecca has contributed a chapter to "Setting the Stage for Social Justice", edited by Norma Bowles and Daniel-Raymond Nadon (due for publication 2012 by Southern Illinois University Press, USA). Entitled "Voicing Your Gender, Gendering Your Voice", Rebecca's article examines her practise while working with Norma Bowles and Gendered Intelligence on the Brief Encounters project in 2008.
Acting
In Autumn 2011, Rebecca appeared as a Venezuelan sex-worker Cynthia in the drama-documentary film "Normal", directed by Nick Mai.
Rebecca is currently developing a one-woman show with a view to taking it to Edinburgh in 2012/13.
Stand Up Comedy
In late 2011, Rebecca took her first steps as a stand up comedian, following training with Chris Head in London. She has quickly become noted for her quirky performances and has several gigs lined up in the spring of 2012. See her blog for more details.
Previous Events
VASTA Conference: Chicago, August 2011
Rebecca travelled to Chicago to attend the annual VASTA (Voice and Speech Trainers Association) conference. She presented an hour long practical workshop entitled "Vocalizing Gender in Fact and Fiction", in which she explored the way the voice can be modified by transgender individuals, as well as by actors in performance playing cross-gender roles.
Publications
Rebecca published two articles in the current Voice and Speech Review: A World of Voice (2011).
Her first essay is based on her workshop given at the VASTA conference 2010 in Mexico City and is entitled "Stepping Off the Stone: Transsexual and Transgender Voice Modification and Presentation: A Practical Resource from a Personal Perspective".
VASTA/Ceuvoz Conference: Mexico City, August 2010
Rebecca was the recipient of the prestigious Clyde Vinson Memorial Scholarship 2010 bestowed by VASTA (the Voice and Speech Trainers Association).
This award enabled Rebecca to travel to the 2010 VASTA Conference in Mexico City in August, where she presented a peer-reviewed practical workshop on vocal adaptation for transgendered clients.
Trans Community Conference: London, July 2010
Rebecca held two separate voice and speech workshops with a focus on transgendered vocal dynamics at the 2010 Trans Community Conference in London. The event was convened by Gendered Intelligence.
Performing Gender Seminar: Oslo, April 2010
In April, Rebecca was keynote speaker with her lecture "There and Back Again: Adventures in Genderland" at the Oslo National Academy of The Arts (Faculty of Performing Arts). The occasion was an all-day seminar on the subject of performing gender. Panels included casting directors, actors and directors.
American Comparative Literature conference: Harvard University, April 2009
Rebecca presented her thesis "There and Back Again: Adventures in Genderland".
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