The four pillars of Fitzmaurice—Presence, Destructuring, Restructuring, and Play—form the structure of this training. These principles challenge the actor to confront habitual tension and conditioning that block emotional availability and vocal truth. This is not about acquiring more; it’s about letting go—stripping away what is false to reveal the core of the artist.

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Central to this work is Tremoring, a practice within Destructuring that disrupts physical holding patterns and activates the body’s organic intelligence. Tremoring stimulates the Vagus nerve, shifting the nervous system toward a state of receptivity and openness. In this space, vulnerability and courage can coexist. For the actor, this physiological transformation is essential—it enables truthful, responsive behavior under imaginary circumstances.

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As the course moves into Restructuring, actors learn to support their voice with conscious breath, muscular intention, and technical clarity. The voice gains strength, flexibility, and nuance—without losing spontaneity. Students explore the delicate balance between control and surrender, aligning vocal life with emotional truth.

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The work culminates in Play, where each actor applies their developing voice to a character-based text of their choosing. This is not about showcasing vocal technique—it is about revealing. Here, actors begin to understand how voice reflects psychology, how sound can deepen story, and how their unique instrument responds to circumstance.

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Voice 3 demands courage, discipline, and emotional honesty. It is not about sounding polished. It is about sounding true. At the Maggie Flanigan Studio, we believe the voice is the bridge between the actor’s inner life and the world of the play. When it is free, grounded, and fully available, the actor can listen, respond, and serve the story with humanity, clarity, and depth.