Maseko, Isana2025-04-012025-04-012023-10-01https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14519/1555Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Magister Technologiae: Drama in the Department of Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts & Design at the Tshwane University of Technology.This study explores the applicability of Lessac Kinesensics, specifically its principles, as a body voice pedagogy in a multilingual South African community theatre setting. Few studies of voice for community theatre training (formal/informal) concerning performance exist. This study used six Lessac Kinesensics principles to harness, hone, and promote healthy vocal behaviours amongst community theatre performers. Specific Lessac Kinesensics principles of embodiment and envoi cement were used for performers to access vocal approaches for both acting and performance development. Lessac Kinesensics is explored from lived experience, as such theories of embodiments are used to underscore the research methodologies. The study uses performance ethnography, as a framework of research intervention, data collection and analysis. The use of performance ethnography derives from the researcher’s experience of facilitating body voice at a university and as a community theatre actor. The study highlighted the grave need for body voice approaches in community theatre, both for the actor’s well-being and creative endeavours.1-114 PagesenCC0 1.0 Universalhttp://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/BodyvoiceEmbodimentLessac Kinesensics (LK)OralityPerformance ethnographySouth African community theatre (SACT)Community Theatre (CT)Thesis