Should Accents Come First?

Should actors learn the accent and then develop the character, or vice versa? This is a question we hear a lot!

techniquePamela VanderwaySeptember 28, 2016Accent, Learn an accent, Accents for Actors

Three Accent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Have you ever been happily watching a film or television show only to find yourself suddenly focusing on something strange about one of the actors’ accents? Unfortunately, almost all of us have. Just for a moment, I invite you to revisit that little slice of time. What was it like? How did you feel as an audience member?

technique, Pamela Vanderway, articlesPamela VanderwayMarch 30, 2015Accent, dialect, acting

Six Steps Toward Learning a New Accent

You’ve probably noticed that every day, more and more roles in film and television are requiring accents…

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