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How I Helped an Actor Nail Their Accent in 48 Hours

How I Helped an Actor Nail Their Accent in 48 Hours A few months ago, I got a message from a producer: “Can you help our actor? She needs to sound...

What Casting Directors Are REALLY Listening For When You Use an Accent

What Casting Directors Are REALLY Listening For When You Use an Accent You’ve memorised your lines, prepped your self-tape, and nailed your outfit....

What Does an On-Set Dialect Coach Actually Do?

What Does an On-Set Dialect Coach Actually Do? Lights. Camera. Wait... was that line meant to be Mancunian or Scottish?That’s where I come in. I’m...

Rooted in Character: Coaching Sara Wiseman on Under the Vines and Harrow

Voices in the Vines (and Beyond): Coaching Sara Wiseman I’ve had the absolute joy of working with Sara Wiseman on not one, but two very special...

Roar of the Jungle: Coaching Tricia Helfer in Primitive War

Roar of the Jungle: Coaching Tricia Helfer in Primitive War I’m excited to share my work with **Tricia Helfer** on *Primitive War* (due summer...

Behind the Badge: Coaching Ami Metcalf in Sister Boniface Mysteries

Behind the Badge: Coaching Ami Metcalf in Sister Boniface Mysteries Ami Metcalf shines as WPC Peggy Button—the steady, empathetic force in *Sister...

Behind the Voice: Coaching Scott Adkins in John Wick: Chapter 4

Behind the Voice: Coaching Scott Adkins in John Wick: Chapter 4 Working on John Wick: Chapter 4 was a milestone in my coaching career. As the Accent...

Inside the Horror Hotel: Coaching the Voices of Burnt Toast

Inside the Horror Hotel: Coaching the Voices of Burnt Toast There are plays that entertain — and then there are plays that haunt. Burnt Toast falls...

Behind the Curtain: Accent Coaching on End of Summer

Behind the Curtain: Accent Coaching on End of Summer What a privilege it’s been to work as the Accent Coach on End of Summer, a new play by the...

The Top 3 Accents Every Actor Should Learn…

Mastering Accents:The Top 3 Accents Every Actor Should Learn In the world of acting, mastering accents is a vital skill that can set you apart and...

A Comprehensive Guide to the IMDb Starmeter: What Every Actor Should Know

Actors often hear about the IMDb Starmeter, but its significance in the industry can be confusing. This guide breaks down what the IMDb Starmeter...

Are African Accents Hard to Portray in Hollywood?

In foreign media, African accents often don’t hit the mark – mangled, erased, or just undercooked. According to these experts, it’s not that simple...

5 Top tips for why learning accents is so important as an actor.

Learning accents is a valuable skill for actors in movies and TV shows, as it can greatly enhance their performances and make their characters more believable and immersive. Here are five tips and reasons why actors should consider learning accents: