Dialects For Kids And Teens
Sunday, March 6 (Standard British) & March 20 (Cockney)
1:00-2:30 pm ONLINE
Sunday,May 1 12:30-2:00 (Irish) April 24 (American Southern)
12:30-2:00 pm ONLINE
Taught by DSAC Associate, Natalie Jones
For ages 9-17
$125 per session
All four sessions: $399
[Standard British] March 6 1:00-2:30 pm EST
In this workshop, students will master one of the most commonly encountered dialects in theatre, film, TV, and voiceover: Standard British! Also known as “Received Pronunciation” or “RP,” this upper class accent is one of the easiest to learn and an essential for any actor to have in their back pocket. Students will achieve the Standard British sound through the manipulation of vocal placement and IPA, which will be taught during the first hour of the workshop; the second hour will be spent applying their newfound skills to scenic material.
[Cockney] March 20 1:00-2:30 pm EST
In this workshop, students will master one of the most easily butchered dialects in theatre, film, TV, and voiceover: Cockney! This working class accent is highly enjoyable to learn and a useful counterpart of the commonly encountered Standard British (upper class) accent. Students will achieve the Cockney sound through the manipulation of vocal placement and IPA, which will be taught during the first hour of the workshop; the second hour will be spent applying their newfound skills to scenic material.
[Irish] April 3 12:30-2:00 pm EST
In this workshop, students will master one of the most challenging dialects in theatre, film, TV, and voiceover: Irish! Though it may prove tricky at first, it is well worth the extra effort–the intrinsically musical cadence of the Irish accent is not only pleasing to the ear, but pleasing to perform, as well! Once you’ve got the hang of it–which is, in fact, possible in just one session–you’ll find you won’t want to stop! Students will achieve the Irish sound through the manipulation of vocal placement and IPA, which will be taught during the first hour of the workshop; the second hour will be spent applying their newfound skills to scenic material.
[American Southern] April 24 12:30-2:00 pm EST
In this workshop, students will master one of the most commonly encountered dialects in theatre, film, TV, and voiceover: American Southern! This accent is one of the easiest to learn and an essential for any actor to have in their back pocket. In fact, the particular sound that Natalie teaches is both subtle and versatile enough to cover any Southern state that a character you’re playing might be from! Students will achieve the American Southern sound through the manipulation of vocal placement and IPA, which will be taught during the first hour of the workshop; the second hour will be spent applying their newfound skills to scenic material.
Join us for all four classes and you will be ready for any audition requiring one of these popular dialects!!!!
Natalie Jones
Natalie Jones is a Kennedy Center-recognized theatre artist based in Astoria, New York. Since graduating from Stockton University in 2013 with a BA in Theatre (Performance), she has worked with numerous companies throughout New York and New Jersey as an actor, director, teaching artist, dialect coach, stage manager, and more. A teaching artist since 2005, Natalie has coached actors of all ages and levels in the art of dialects 2012. In addition to her private coaching work, Natalie has served as the dialect coach on productions of Oklahoma!, Me and My Girl, Fiddler on the Roof, Beauty and the Beast, and The Boy Friend, among others. You can learn more about her at www.nataliejdialects.com
