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Mastering the US Accent with Matt Furlani

The General American accent is no longer a luxury, but now a real necessity for the Australian actor. Don't wait until you receive your self tape request to learn and…

Professional Development

Event Details

Category

Professional Development

Event Starts

Nov 10, 2023

Venue

TAFTA

Location

60 Dawson Street, Brunswick, VIC

The General American accent is no longer a luxury, but now a real necessity for the Australian actor. Don’t wait until you receive your self tape request to learn and practice your accent.

By combining scene work with accent training, actors can develop a comprehensive skill set that enables them to fully embody characters and immerse themselves in diverse roles. The practical and hands-on nature of the course ensures that actors walk away with a heightened level of confidence and expertise in delivering authentic performances.

All levels of experience are welcome

COURSE OUTLINE:

  • Matt Furlani’s US Accent course aims to go beyond mere accent practice and delve into the intricacies of applying the US accent within the context of scene work. By focusing on both the accent and its seamless integration into scenes, actors can elevate their performances to a whole new level of authenticity and depth.

    • Techniques to enhance accent precision and authenticity.

    • Practical exercises to build confidence in accent execution.

    • Engaging participants in real-life acting scenarios to practise and perfect their accents.

    • Integrating accent skills seamlessly within diverse scenes.

    • Gaining valuable experience in applying accents to different character portrayals.

    • Moving beyond isolated accent exercises to develop adaptable and natural accent skills.

    • Emphasising the seamless blending of accent skills into various scenes.

    • Achieving greater authenticity and believability in character portrayals.

    • Techniques to organically incorporate the US accent within character performances.

    • Enhancing actors’ ability to immerse themselves in diverse roles convincingly.

    • Fostering a deeper connection between actors and their characters.

All through exercises and on-camera scene work.

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