Paulino, Simões-Zenari, and Nemr created a 28-question survey called the Dysphonia Risk Screening Protocol for Musical Theatre Actors (DRSP-MTA) to assess specific risk factors for musical theatre actors for vocal problems. The results suggest that gathering information of musical theatre actors can help pinpoint information specific to their needs.

Dysphonia is the medical term for disorders of the voice. Musical theatre actors work through high vocal demands due to the amount and types of rehearsals and performances. Previous studies (D’haeseleer et al, 2017; Phyland et al, 2013) point to the need for specific training for sustaining musical theatre styles of singing, particularly while dancing.

Vocal technique is about training the physical body as well as the metal processes that go alongside. When voice teachers are trying to assess the factors for vocal health for their clients, they should also consider all factors that contribute to vocal well-being, such as activity, rest time, and stress levels.