For adults 18 years +
Action Comedy Manga
Level: Core Techniques
Please check back on this page regularly for any upcoming auditions for MMCP productions. We love seeing the diverse talent Mackay has to offer and we can't wait to see what you can bring to our amazing community. Experienced Artistic Director with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. Skilled in Acting, Comedy, Performing Arts, Improvisation, and Film. A 20-year history as a Corporate Trainer with an emphasis on effective communication, creativity, and conflict resolution.
Add to your actor's essential tool kit by developing your General American accent. Explore the techniques required to speak naturally in General American and apply these skills to a variety of situations and contexts.
Course components
- Phonetics: learn the technical essentials of the Standard American accent
- Apply technique to a variety of texts.
- Employ phonetics to explore the variations in approaching an additional American accent e.g. New York, Texan or Californian
Outcomes
Action Comedy Actors
- Ability to break down the phonetic elements of American accents
- Practical exercises to maintain your technique after the course
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Prerequisites
Some experience recommended
Important information
- Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
- Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
- Please ensure that you have given a valid email and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via email or sms.
- Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
- Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
- Please bring along a pen, notebook or electronic device and a bottle of water to all classes.
