US Accent

INTRODUCTION TO A GENERAL AMERICAN ACCENT - 5 WEEK COURSE

This course is designed to introduce the acting student to a General American dialect, to study it seriously, and reproduce it accurately. Vocal production exercises are incorporated to develop a theatrically interesting and flexible use of the instrument. Class work is centred on vocal exercises, learning a phonetic approach to the dialect, and applying the dialect to a monologue(s) or scenes to study and present.

COURSE DATES:
Wednesday 12th, 19th & 26th May. 2nd & 9th June 2010
From 7.00 - 10.00pm

Materials Required
Standard lined paper
Small hand mirror
Tape recorder (optional)
Monologue(s)
Loose, comfortable clothing
Coloured pencils.

Teacher
Susan Gorence is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (New York) and studied theatre at the University of Arizona. She received a scholarship from the Drama League of New York. Susan works as an actress and accent coach in film, television and theatre. She was the accent coach on the films GROSS MISCONDUCT and THE LEONSKI INCIDENT and she has worked for the Melbourne Theatre Company and the Victoria State Opera to name a few. Her acting credits including OCEAN GIRL, SINGAPORE SLING, ZOO FAMILY, and most recently THREE HOTELS at La Mama.

Location
Brave Studios - 227 Brighton Rd, Elwood (corner of Coleridge St)

Cost: $395 including GST (Cash and most credit cards accepted)


MAXIMUM OF 12 STUDENTS - SO PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE on (03) 9531 9933 or email info@bravestudios.com

A MINIMUM DEPOSIT OF $150 IS REQUIRED. THIS DEPOSIT IS FULLY REFUNDABLE UPON 5 WORKING DAYS NOTICE OF ANY CANCELLATION.

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