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  • Vocal health in performing arts
  • Acoustic analysis of voice disorders
  • Occupational voice use

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  • Theater actors frequently experience voice disorders.
  • Understanding risk factors and vocal changes is crucial for this population.
  • Vocal quality and complaints are key indicators of actor vocal health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate vocal quality, complaints, and risk factors in theater actors.
  • Assess the immediate impact of a theatrical performance on vocal parameters.
  • Identify habits contributing to voice disorders in actors.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study analyzing speech samples from 26 theater actors before and after a 1.5-hour performance.
  • Utilized Praat software for Acoustic Voice Quality Index (AVQI) calculation.
  • Included auditory perceptual evaluations (GRBASI scale) and questionnaires on vocal symptoms and habits.

Main Results:

  • Mean AVQI indicated mild dysphonia (3.48).
  • 50% of actors reported vocal complaints post-performance.
  • Questionnaires revealed prevalent vocally demanding behaviors and poor vocal hygiene.
  • Objective vocal quality (AVQI) remained unchanged post-performance.
  • Auditory evaluation showed a slight improvement in overall dysphonia grade.

Conclusions:

  • Theater actors exhibit mild dysphonia, frequent vocal complaints, and poor vocal hygiene.
  • A single theatrical performance does not impact objective vocal quality.
  • Further research into preventative strategies for actor vocal health is warranted.