On today’s podcast episode, Jason Pereira, an LA actor with a background in theatre from Chicago, lets me introduce him to the wacky world of dialect work!
He fearlessly follows exercises to deconstruct unconscious speaking habits into conscious speech production and poses his own questions and insights about language, authenticity, and physical character development through voice and speechwork.
We even start to get into the nitty gritty of vocal and facial anatomy as well as explore concepts from the International Phonetic Alphabet. And it’s only part one! Don’t forget to follow Jason on instagram @jason_iam and try the digital dialect club for yourself at https://nikolina.page!
Topics covered in today’s episode:
Introduction
A. Jason Pereira’s background in theater and interest in dialect work
B. Nikolina’s role as a dialect coach and her approach to authenticity
C. Purpose of the conversation: exploring dialect work in acting and its impact on character portrayal
II. The Importance of Authenticity in Dialect Work
A. Dialect work as a means to create genuine characters
B. Moving away from mimicry and stereotypes in accents
C. Embracing diversity and multicultural productions
III. Understanding the Physical Aspects of Voice Production
A. Exploring the mechanics of voice and its connection to the body
B. The significance of jaw tension and its impact on performance
C. Awareness of different vocal features and their influence on emotions and communication
IV. Connecting Dialect Work to Character Development
A. Dialect as a character feature and its role in storytelling
B. Selecting target speakers for dialect refinement
C. Immersing in the character’s physicality through dialect exploration
V. Exploring Specific Dialects and Accents
A. Recognizing the uniqueness of various regional accents
B. Learning from authentic sources and native speakers
C. The challenge of adapting to unfamiliar sounds and pitch variations
VI. The Intersection of Dialect Work and Voice Training
A. Recognizing the similarities between voice training and dialect work
B. Voice exercises to improve dialect performance and release tension
C. The holistic approach to voice work and character portrayal
Resources
Reference book: Speaking with Skill https://amzn.to/43D67xS
IG @nikolina.page – https://instagram.com/nikolina.actor
IG @jason_iam – https://instagram.com/jason_iam
Digital Dialect Club: https://nikolina.page/register/improve-your-accent-fast-a-digital-dialect-club/
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