Do you have an upcoming audition that requires a dialect – or several dialects? A coaching session is an important part of preparation, so that you feel ready when you walk in the door. I can also gear a session towards how to learn any dialect, for the many times we find ourselves on our own as performers.
Marianna has a degree in German and spent man years in Vienna, where she taught topical ESL in high schools on a Teaching Fulbright and tutored individuals. This background, in addition to her graduate acting training gives her a unique view into, and a great sensitivity around, the subject of dialects and accent modification. If you’re an ESL speaker interested in accent modification, click here.
“I was cast in a juicy comic role in a feature as a native German speaker, and I really wanted to nail it… Marianna went through all my lines with me…and helped me polish up the entire performance… with notes, pronunciation guides, and a couple of recordings for reference. By the time I got on set, I was absolutely confident in my dialect.”
A one-on-one session may include:
preparing the monologue or call-back sides, beginning with a focus on the text
outlining the individual sound changes
explanation and exploration of mouth posture
listening to samples of native speakers
coaching with a focus on character and story-telling, and how the the dialect informs or
is informed by these factorsrecommendations on community resources available to Seattle actors.
Individual or small group coachings available. Please use the contact Marianna form for consultation information, rates and availability.
Select dialect coaching credits:
Individual or small group coachings available. Please use the contact Marianna form for consultation information, rates and availability.