But it is tough when you know the reality is that we are judged on accent all the time. That accents that suggest wealth and privilege will open doors to more wealth and privilege.
As a teacher I only teach RP to actors who need it for a role. When non actors come to me wanting to get rid of their accents I offer them training in confidence and articulation. Speed and control of delivery. Pride and ownership of their own voice.
Little phonological experiment for you. Say the word 'Hugh' and the word 'hall'. Are you pronouncing the initial sound of the two words identically or not identically?
Poor old Michael Sheen and a classic bit of social media getting a wee bit carried away. However, I can't help but love all the accent chat his comment has provoked...
A comment about having heard a lot of dodgy Welsh accents from non Welsh actors is not the end of the world. It’s not about principle it’s about being convincing. And the money people not thinking Welsh actors can lead shows a lot of the time.
Thinking about running some online courses for various accents. Weekly lessons, interactive group sessions, looking intensively at specific accents, with homework and guides to keep after. What would you like to learn? #accents#actors#actortraining
Thinking about running some online courses for various accents. Weekly lessons, interactive group sessions, looking intensively at specific accents, with homework and guides to keep after. What would you like to learn? #accents#actors#actortraining
We are living in difficult and uncertain times, across the creative industries and beyond. The arts and access to it can often feel prohibitively expensive. So, whatever your budget, whatever you need, talk to me. Let’s find a way to develop together. #accent#actortraining
So proud of our client @JessicaDennis85 as she branches out and consolidates her other talent as a superb accent coach. Why not work with her? @TheAccentCoach
Hello twitter-verse! I’m Jess and I am a London based actor and coach. If you're looking to learn an accent from scratch or brush up on existing skills, then I'm your gal! #actors#accents#training