The Mechanics: Phonetics and Pronunciation!
Wednesday 7th May 2025, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (London Time)
This presentation is an introduction to all things Phonetics, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), and Pronunciation. This course will cover the professional basics of how to interpret the IPA from a ‘descriptive’ view instead of a ‘prescriptive’ view of right-or-wrong. Participants will also be challenged to investigate personal and social views on Pronunciation.
The content of this course is primarily influenced by publications and the philosophy of Knight-Thompson Speechwork (KTS) “a skills-based approach to speech and accent training for actors that places emphasis on developing the speaker’s detailed awareness of—and deep engagement with—the precise physical actions which make up speech.”
Colton Weiss (he/they) is a professional dialect coach, actor, and lecturer (Ohio State Univ.) based out of Columbus, Ohio. Colton has 10+yrs experience working on and off stage ranging from Broadway level musicals and classic opera to outdoor Shakespeare. His clients range from local middle school/high school students and working adults, to professionals performing regionally and on Broadway. Favorite coaching credits include: Actors’ Theatre of Columbus (Robin Hood, Sense and Sensibility - 2023 season), Columbus Children's Theatre (Disney’s Newsies - Dir. Joe Deer), and A.R.T.@Oberon (Violet the Musical - Dir. Sammi Cannold from How to Dance in Ohio). He is a proud graduate of Ohio State and Harvard University and member of the Voice and Speech Trainers’ Association (VASTA).
🏷️ Price £30 (UK VAT inclusive)
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Colton Weiss
Colton Weiss (he/they) is a professional dialect coach, actor, and lecturer (Ohio State Univ.) based out of Columbus, Ohio. Colton has 10+yrs experience working on and off stage ranging from Broadway level musicals and classic opera to outdoor Shakespeare.
Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.
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