Introduction to Vocal Combat Technique™ with Lisa Dallinger - In person Melbourne workshop
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22 June 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Applications Close 15 June 2026 12:00 pm

Synopsis
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22 June 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This in-person, two-hour workshop with Lisa Dallinger offers an introduction to Vocal Combat Technique™ (VCT) — a proven system for training actors to perform vocal stunt work. From screaming and shouting to more intense sounds such as growling and choking, VCT ensures actors can push their voices to extremes, safely and effectively.
As a certified VCT teacher, Lisa will guide participants through some key foundational elements of the technique, including vocal fitness, recovery strategies when working with extremes and a heavy vocal load, as well as the vocal mechanics behind ‘effort’ and ‘impact’ sounds. The workshop will ask participants to engage practically with the above, prioritising vocal safety and supporting sustainable and resilient voice use.
Please note that because this is an in person workshop numbers will have to be limited so not everyone who applies will be able to take part so selection will be random and by ballot.
Please note: This event is at 2:00pm AEST (Sydney time) Dancehouse Carlton, 150 Princes St, Carlton North VIC 3054
Host(s)

Lisa Dallinger
Lisa Dallinger is a Melbourne-based actor, and voice and dialect coach. After completing a BA (ACTING) through Federation University (previously the University of Ballarat), Lisa continued her studies at the University of Melbourne and Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). She holds a Master of Teaching and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Voice Studies. Lisa is also a fully certified Vocal Combat Technique practitioner and has completed training in Knight Thompson Speechwork, which greatly informs her dialect work. In addition to coaching privately and on productions, Lisa currently tutors at VCA. She has taught previously at Federation University, JMC Academy and Western Edge. Lisa is a core ensemble member of the all-female collective 'Girls Act Good', in which she creates, performs and coaches regularly. She has been a proud MEAA member since 2009.