IP: Accents & Dialects POP UP - FRI DAY

Actor and dialect coach Brad Brinkley is back with a pop up class to help you learn the fundamentals of dialect work.

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In this 6-week course, actors will learn the fundamentals of dialect work, including:

• The basics of the vocal mechanism
• What dialects are and how to create them
• Elements of voice-based vocal technique
• The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
• How to diagnose and modify your native accent
• Performing monologues and scenes in Non-Regional American and Contemporary British English

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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Better understand the parts of the voice and how it works
• Change Muscular Resonance (vocal placement)
• Apply IPA to script work
• Identify unique vocal habits that impact creating dialects
• Perform in dialect with greater authenticity and confidence
• Expand your range as an actor

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Weekly Breakdown:

• Week 1 - Intro to Dialects, Parts of the Voice, voice-based Exercises, IPA: Consonants, Vowels, and Transcription
• Week 2 - IPA Continued, Identifying Regional Sounds and Vocal Habits
• Week 3 - Applying IPA to Non-Regional American
• Week 4 - Workshop Monologues in Non-Regional American
• Week 5 - Applying IPA to Contemporary British English
• Week 6 - Workshop Monologues in Contemporary British English

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There are no prerequisites for this class.

**All Adult classes 18 and over unless otherwise specified.

***Enrollment and payment on the website via credit card incurs a cc fee from Stripe.

****If the class is SOLD OUT, it will say so when you hit your preferred session date. Email info@dramainc.net to get on the waitlist.