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EXPERIENCING SPEECH #45 Online
2026-03-13 08:00 - 2026-03-22 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, United States
An Online Six-Day Workshop in:
the sounds of the world’s languages
the physicality of speech actions
introducing descriptive phonetics
the skills of adjusting linguistic detail in speech
With Master Teachers Nathan Crocker & Julie Foh
March 13-15 & 20-22, 2026, 8am-3pm Pacific Time
There will be an hour-long daily meal break from 11:00am to 12:00pm Pacific Time.
March 16- 19 will be days off.
All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants.
Early Bird Registration ($100 off the Full Workshop Fee) is available through January 31, 2026!
Click here for a full description of the workshop.

Workshop Costs:

Early Bird Registration

$850 USD*

Regular Registration

$950 USD**

* Early Bird Registration will be available through January 31, 2026.
** If you’re a VASTA member, enter discount code ‘vasta’ at check-out for a 10% discount off the Regular Registration fee. If you’re interested in repeating an “Experiencing…” workshop that you’ve already taken, add your name to the “re-taker” waitlist here. We will contact you two weeks prior to the start of the workshop to let you know if there is space for you and provide you with a discount code for 1/2 off the full price of the workshop.

There is also a PART ONE ONLY OPTION for $550 USD ($450 USD with Early Bird Registration through January 31, 2026)!
This three-day session (Part One) focuses on:
Awareness and practice of precise articulation action
The physical actions that produce all the sounds of the world’s languages—”Omnish”
Vocal Tract Posture—the articulatory basis for the sounds in accents and languages
This session will also prepare the participant for Part Two, which includes detailed phonetic transcription and an exploration of the skills of adjusting linguistic detail in speech. (No phonetic transcription will be used in Part One of the workshop.) Email knightthompsonspeechwork@gmail.com if interested in a PART ONE ONLY OPTION.

Deadlines:

In order to plan effectively for these workshops, it’s important to have a clear sense of the commitment of potential participants. For that reason we ask for a deposit of $200 USD to secure your place in the workshop. This is due six weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on January 30, 2026. The full payment is due three weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on February 20, 2026. If your plans change, and you are unable to attend, we will refund any payment less $75 USD if you inform us by February 27, 2026. After that date, however, no refunds are possible. Please plan accordingly.

ACTOR'S ACCENT TOOLKIT
2026-03-07 12:00 - 2026-03-08 16:00
ACTOR’S ACCENT TOOLKIT:An Introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for Performers

When:Saturday, March 7, 12 – 4pm, PacificSunday, March 8, 12 – 4pm Pacific

Where:Online via Zoom

Taught by:Tyler Seiplewww.accentcoachla.com

Price: $250($175 for members of Stuart Rogers’ Studios)

$100 for repeat registration

To register: Email Tyler at accentcoachla@gmail.com or visit here for more information.

Master Teacher Tyler Seiple leads an introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for performers and public speakers. This eight-hour workshop focuses on understanding what accents are and the skills needed to develop them. With a tailored blend of discussion, exercises, and context-building, students walk away with an understanding of the muscles that shape speech, the patterns that make up accents, and the tools they need to adopt any accent. It also introduces a more helpful, KTS-based approach to the idea of “Accent Reduction,” addressing the same goals without shame or guilt.

Space is limited. Register now by emailing accentcoachla@gmail.com, or by visiting here for more information.

After the Actor’s Accent Toolkit, students are invited to take shorter classes with Tyler in a wide and expanding variety of accents. Using the foundation of the Toolkit, students will integrate target accents in less time and with a clear process. Upcoming accent classes can be found here.

KTS Webinar #65: Book Launch Redux! Experiencing Speech Take 2
2026-03-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Online, United States
Saturday, March 7th, 2026, 8am PST / 11am EST / 4pm GMT / 3am AEDT

Join us for a celebration of the release of the new edition of Experiencing Speech: A Skills-Based, Panlingual Approach to Actor Training, 2nd edition written by Andrea Caban, Julie Foh, and Jeffrey Parker.

Andrea, Julie, and Jeff will give an overview of the book and go over new aspects of the second edition, including:

* New and updated exercises

* More pathways for connecting speechwork with acting work, including professional applications

* Updated images throughout

* Updated information for instructors and the use of the text in various courses

* New web resources, including additional exercise and video demos.

Come ready to play! No prior experience with KTS necessary. The book is currently available for pre-order and will ship after February 23, 2026.

Tickets for this webinar are FREE, but you must “purchase” 1 ticket for $0.00 to register. Registration will close 12 hours prior to the event and participants will then receive Zoom link information. All registrants will also receive the recording after the meeting has ended and been processed.

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KTS Webinar #64: Cracking Casting Breakdowns: Choosing an Accent Sample
2026-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Friday, January 23rd, 12pm PST / 3pm EST / 8pm GMT / 7am AEDT (January 24th, 2026)

Spending hours hunting for the perfect accent sample? When character info is thin and time is tighter, there’s a faster way. Join Hollywood dialect coach Jack Wallace as he shares practical tips and tricks for choosing effective accent samples—using real casting breakdowns.

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Tickets for this webinar are $10. Registration will close 12 hours prior to the event and participants will then receive Zoom link information. All registrants will also receive the recording after the meeting has ended and been processed.

Jack Wallace (Accent Coach Jack) is a Dialect Coach from the UK now based in Hollywood, California. Jack specializes in on-set coaching, production prep, and helping professional actors to develop idiolects for their characters. Jack’s clients include Sony, Netflix, Universal, HULU, Disney, Lifetime and VH1. He has also been featured as an industry expert in ET, Buzzfeed, Insider, CNN, and more. Jack has a Master’s in Professional Voice Practice from The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and is a certified One-Voice Practitioner.

ACTOR'S ACCENT TOOLKIT
2026-01-17 11:00 - 2026-01-18 15:00
ACTOR’S ACCENT TOOLKIT:An Introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for Performers

When:Saturday, January 17, 11am – 3pm, PacificSunday, January 18, 11am – 3pm, Pacific

Where:Online via Zoom

Taught by:Tyler Seiplewww.accentcoachla.com

Price: $250($175 for members of Stuart Rogers’ Studios)

$100 for repeat registration

To register: Email Tyler at accentcoachla@gmail.com or visit here for more information.

Master Teacher Tyler Seiple leads an introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for performers and public speakers. This eight-hour workshop focuses on understanding what accents are and the skills needed to develop them. With a tailored blend of discussion, exercises, and context-building, students walk away with an understanding of the muscles that shape speech, the patterns that make up accents, and the tools they need to adopt any accent. It also introduces a more helpful, KTS-based approach to the idea of “Accent Reduction,” addressing the same goals without shame or guilt.

Space is limited. Register now by emailing accentcoachla@gmail.com, or by visiting here for more information.

After the Actor’s Accent Toolkit, students are invited to take shorter classes with Tyler in a wide and expanding variety of accents. Using the foundation of the Toolkit, students will integrate target accents in less time and with a clear process. Upcoming accent classes can be found here.

EXPERIENCING ACCENTS #31 Online
2026-01-02 08:00 - 2026-01-08 15:00 | Online, United States
This workshop is full, and registration is closed.
A SIX-DAY ONLINE WORKSHOP IN THE SKILLS OF ACCENT ACQUISITION
With Master Teachers Andrea Caban & Julie Foh
January 2-8, 2026, 8am-3pm Pacific Time.
Daily meal break 11am-12pm Pacific Time.
January 5th will be a day off.
All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants.
Please note that synchronous participation in the entirety of Experiencing Speech and Phonetics Intensive is prerequisite for Experiencing Accents.
Click here for a full description of the workshop.
Early Bird Registration ($100 USD off the Regular Registration cost) is available through October 31, 2025!
For more about Knight-Thompson Speechwork, please visit About the Work.

Workshop Costs:

Early Bird Registration

$850 USD*

Regular Registration

$950 USD**

* Early Bird Registration will be available through October 31, 2025.
** If you’re a VASTA member, please enter discount code ‘vasta’ at check-out for a 10% discount off the Regular Registration fee. If you’re interested in repeating an “Experiencing…” workshop that you’ve already taken, add your name to the “re-taker” waitlist here. We will contact you two weeks prior to the start of the workshop to let you know if there is space for you and provide you with a discount code for 1/2 off the full price of the workshop (discounts cannot be combined).

Deadlines:
In order to plan effectively for these workshops, it’s important to have a clear sense of the commitment of potential participants. For that reason we ask for a deposit of $200 to secure your place in the workshop. This is due six weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on November 21, 2025. The full payment is due three weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on December 12, 2025. If your plans change, and you are unable to attend, we will refund any payment less $75 if you inform us by December 19, 2025.
After that date, however, no refunds are possible. Please plan accordingly.

PHONETICS INTENSIVE #28
2025-12-21 08:00 - 2025-12-23 15:00 | Online, United States
A Three-Day Online Intensive in Phonetic Transcription
With Master Teachers Andrea Caban & Tyler Seiple
December 21-23, 2025, 8:00am-3:00pm Pacific Time.
There will be a daily meal break from 11:00am to 12:00pm Pacific.
This course will be online only. All documents and audio materials will be shared through an online platform. All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants.
Please note that synchronous participation in the entirety of Experiencing Speech is a prerequisite for the Phonetics Intensive.

Click here for a full description of our Phonetics Intensive workshops. The full registration fee is $450 USD.
*If you have already taken the Phonetics Intensive and are interested in re-taking it, add your name to the “re-taker” waitlist here. We will contact you two weeks prior to the start of the workshop to let you know if there is space for you.

Deadlines

In order to plan effectively for these workshops, it’s important to have a clear sense of the commitment of potential participants. For that reason we ask for a deposit of $100 USD to secure your place in the workshop. This is due six weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on November 9, 2025. The full payment is due three weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on November 30, 2025. If your plans change, and you are unable to attend, we will refund any payment less $75 USD if you inform us by December 7, 2025. After that date, however, no refunds are possible. Please plan accordingly.

KTS Webinar #63: Vocal Combat Technique - Learn to Prepare, Protect & Preserve Your Voice with D’Arcy Smith and Katelyn Reid
2025-12-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Online, United States
Saturday, December 20th, 9:00a-10:30a PST/ 12:00p-1:30p EST / 5:00p-6:30p GMT

Actors are asked to go to vocal extremes on a regular basis. In this presentation, learn secrets on how to prepare for these sessions, what you can do during them, and how best to recover, so you can return to the booth or set in the best vocal shape possible.

Jeremy Sortore, a Certified Teacher of both VCT and KTS, will join us for the Q&A at the end of the webinar!

Tickets for this webinar are FREE, but you must “purchase” 1 ticket for $0.00 to register. Registration will close 12 hours prior to the event and participants will then receive Zoom link information. All registrants will also receive the recording after the meeting has ended and been processed. The recording will remain available for 3 months after the date of the webinar.

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EXPERIENCING SPEECH #44 Online
2025-12-13 08:00 - 2025-12-19 15:00 | Online, United States
An Online Six-Day Workshop in:
the sounds of the world’s languages
the physicality of speech actions
introducing descriptive phonetics
the skills of adjusting linguistic detail in speech
With Master Teachers Andrea Caban, Julie Foh, & Tyler Seiple
December 13-19, 2025, 8am-3pm Pacific Time
There will be an hour-long daily meal break from 11:00am to 12:00pm Pacific Time.
December 16th will be a day off.
All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants.
Early Bird Registration ($100 off the Full Workshop Fee) is available through October 31, 2025!
Click here for a full description of the workshop.

Workshop Costs:

Early Bird Registration

$850 USD*

Regular Registration

$950 USD**

* Early Bird Registration will be available through October 31, 2025.
** If you’re a VASTA member, enter discount code ‘vasta’ at check-out for a 10% discount off the Regular Registration fee. If you’re interested in repeating an “Experiencing…” workshop that you’ve already taken, add your name to the “re-taker” waitlist here. We will contact you two weeks prior to the start of the workshop to let you know if there is space for you and provide you with a discount code for 1/2 off the full price of the workshop.

There is also a PART ONE ONLY OPTION for $550 USD ($450 USD with Early Bird Registration through October 31, 2025)!
This three-day session (Part One) focuses on:
Awareness and practice of precise articulation action
The physical actions that produce all the sounds of the world’s languages—”Omnish”
Vocal Tract Posture—the articulatory basis for the sounds in accents and languages
This session will also prepare the participant for Part Two, which includes detailed phonetic transcription and an exploration of the skills of adjusting linguistic detail in speech. (No phonetic transcription will be used in Part One of the workshop.) Email knightthompsonspeechwork@gmail.com if interested in a PART ONE ONLY OPTION.

Deadlines:

In order to plan effectively for these workshops, it’s important to have a clear sense of the commitment of potential participants. For that reason we ask for a deposit of $200 USD to secure your place in the workshop. This is due six weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on November 1, 2025. The full payment is due three weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on November 22, 2025. If your plans change, and you are unable to attend, we will refund any payment less $75 USD if you inform us by November 29, 2025. After that date, however, no refunds are possible. Please plan accordingly.

KTS Webinar #62: Fostering the Artistic Voice & Voice Clinician Partnership
2025-11-17 17:00 - 18:00
Monday, November 17th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST

Tuesday, November 18th at 9am SGT / 12pm AEDT

Speech language pathologists (or SLPs) work with clients for a variety of reasons, some of which overlap with the work of artistic voice and speech professionals. Join SLPs Autumn Bryant, Annie Jefferson, Dr. Monica Johnson, and Dr. Marianna Rubino for a panel discussion about where they see opportunities for collaboration, how we can overcome barriers to work together, and how working together might benefit all of our clients and students.

Tickets for this webinar are $10. Registration will close 12 hours prior to the event and participants will then receive Zoom link information. All registrants will also receive the recording after the meeting has ended and been processed.

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Autumn Bryant, MS, MA, CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) from Chicago. She holds a bachelor’s in sociology and a master’s in speech and hearing science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as well as a master’s in health communication from Northwestern University. She began her career in a large suburban school district before working in an outpatient pediatric clinical setting, and later founded her private practice, Griffin Speech, Chartered, coaching non-native English-speaking adults. Currently, she works with international graduate students through Northwestern’s English Language Programs, providing speech and language support to improve English proficiency. As Lead Instructor, she trains a team of linguists, SLPs, and graduate student instructors, and has initiated program-wide speech screenings, streamlined referral processes, and guided the development of the ATTUNE listening portal to enhance auditory discernment of English phonemes.

Annie Jefferson, A New Orleans East native, Annie is a certified member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the states of Louisiana and Texas, and graduated from The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (Drama) where she earned the Young Arts Merit Scholar Award. Annie continued her education earning a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from The University of New Orleans, a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Southeastern Louisiana University. Annie works as a school and acute/rehabilitation SLP. She specializes in advocating for voice disorder prevention for the next generation of professional voice users and using her voice and platform to advocate for the needs of her students, patients, and caregivers. Annie enjoys collaborating with other disciplines, sharing her expertise and experiences, and presenting her professional passion to support and advocate for students through various platforms.

Dr. Monica L. Johnson, Ph.D., L-SLP, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist with expertise in fluency disorders, voice, and counseling within speech-language pathology. She bridges traditional medical-based speech therapy with creative, expressive approaches, exploring innovative ways professionals from different disciplines can collaborate to enhance outcomes. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Johnson teaches graduate and undergraduate students in voice, fluency disorders, and research methodologies, emphasizing client-centered, evidence-based practice. She also regularly presents at conferences and workshops, sharing insights on fluency, voice, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research investigates the social and relational experiences of people who stutter, informing her clinical work with a strong person-centered approach. Committed to empowering clients and families while inspiring the next generation of clinicians, she fosters partnerships that unite research, clinical practice, and artistry in speech and voice.

Marianna Rubino (she), MFA, PhD, CCC-SLP is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tulsa where she investigates personality, identity, and voice disorders. Dr. Rubino was a professional actress for many years, appearing in classical plays, improv comedy, and commercials in Chicago, New York City, Houston, and more. As part of her private practice, Dr. Rubino has helped to habilitate and rehabilitate healthy performance voice in singing and non-singing actors. She seeks to collaborate with acting voice instructors; please email mar4596@utulsa.edu.

ACTOR'S ACCENT TOOLKIT
2025-11-08 09:00 - 2025-11-09 13:00
ACTOR’S ACCENT TOOLKIT:An Introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for Performers

When:Saturday, November 8, 9am – 1pm, PacificSunday, November 9, 9am – 1pm Pacific

Where:Online via Zoom

Taught by:Tyler Seiplewww.accentcoachla.com

Price: $250($175 for members of Stuart Rogers’ Studios)

$100 for repeat registration

To register: Email Tyler at accentcoachla@gmail.com or visit here for more information.

Master Teacher Tyler Seiple leads an introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for performers and public speakers. This eight-hour workshop focuses on understanding what accents are and the skills needed to develop them. With a tailored blend of discussion, exercises, and context-building, students walk away with an understanding of the muscles that shape speech, the patterns that make up accents, and the tools they need to adopt any accent. It also introduces a more helpful, KTS-based approach to the idea of “Accent Reduction,” addressing the same goals without shame or guilt.

Space is limited. Register now by emailing accentcoachla@gmail.com, or by visiting here for more information.

After the Actor’s Accent Toolkit, students are invited to take shorter classes with Tyler in a wide and expanding variety of accents. Using the foundation of the Toolkit, students will integrate target accents in less time and with a clear process. Upcoming accent classes can be found here.

KTS Webinar #61: The Globalization of Fitzmaurice Voicework® & Knight-Thompson Speechwork™ in the 21st Century
2025-10-13 17:00 - 18:00
Monday, October 13th at 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT

Tuesday, October 14th at 8am SGT / 11am AEDT

Fitzmaurice Voicework® and Knight-Thompson Speechwork™ were originally developed together in the U.S., but have now embraced a growing international community of artists and educators. Join us for a conversation with three teachers certified in both techniques: Julie Foh, Petrina Kow, and Michael Shipley. We will discuss how the contributions of this international community continue to enrich and evolve the two techniques, as well as the challenges of endeavoring to create a truly global pedagogy.

Tickets for this webinar are free. Registration will close 12 hours prior to the event and participants will then receive Zoom link information. All registrants will also receive the recording after the meeting has ended and been processed.

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Julie Foh is a voice, accent, and text coach based in CT. She is currently on faculty at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, and her professional work has included projects for Marvel, Yale Rep, Next Chapter Podcasts, Long Wharf Theatre, Hartford Stage, McCarter Theatre, and others.

Petrina Kow is the only Singaporean certified in Fitzmaurice Voicework® and Knight Thompson Speechwork®. Adjunct voice teacher at LASALLE College of Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. She coaches CEOs, politicians and corporate leaders in voice and public speaking, and organises and teaches voice and accent workshops in Singapore and around the region.

Michael Shipley is an Associate Professor of Theatre. As a teacher, director, and coach, he seeks to help actors integrate voice skills and acting technique in performance, giving them greater creative freedom and authenticity. He is certified in Fitzmaurice Voicework, Knight-Thompson Speechwork, and Vocal Combat Technique, and holds an MFA in Acting from the American Conservatory Theatre.

KTS Webinar #60: FREE Intro to KTS!
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00
Saturday, September 20th 10:00am PDT/ 1pm EDT/ 6pm BST

Are you an actor? Teacher of actors? Accent coach or aspiring accent coach? Linguist? Speech language pathologist? Someone who’s curious? Knight-Thompson Speechwork is for you!

Whether you’re brand new to the work or have already begun your exploration, join Certified Teachers Molly Wetzel and Natalie Blackman for a free workshop as we outline the KTS guiding principles (perhaps), and lead participants through an exploration of the vocal tract and the ingredients of accent work!

Tickets for this webinar are free. Registration will close 12 hours prior to the event and participants will then receive Zoom link information. All registrants will also receive the recording after the meeting has ended and been processed.

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Natalie Blackman is a certified teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework® and Knight-Thompson Speechwork™. She serves as Assistant Professor of Voice and Acting at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Voice and Text Coach for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. She and her collaborator, Amani Dorn, received the 2025 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National Award for Outstanding Dialect Coaching. Natalie has also worked as a professional actor in New York and across the United States for nearly 20 years. She holds an MFA from Illinois State University and a BFA from the University of Utah. natalieblackman.com

Molly Wetzel is a voice and dialect coach, and actor. As a coach she has worked in many professional theatres in the Houston area including the Alley Theatre, Stages Repertory Theatre, and Theatre Under the Stars. As a performer, Molly has worked for regional theatres around the country, including the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Pacific Conservatory Theatre, and the Texas Shakespeare Festival. She is an Assistant Professor of Voice and Speech at the University of Houston and serves as the American English pronunciation specialist for Atsueigo Online in Japan. She is a certified teacher of Knight-Thompson Speechwork™.

ACTOR'S ACCENT TOOLKIT
2025-08-03 09:00 - 18:00
ACTOR’S ACCENT TOOLKIT:An Introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for Performers

When:Sunday, August 3, 9am – 1pm & 2pm – 6pm Pacific

Where:Online via Zoom

Taught by:Tyler Seiplewww.accentcoachla.com

Price: $250($175 for members of Stuart Rogers’ Studios)

$100 for repeat registration

To register: Email Tyler at accentcoachla@gmail.com or visit here for more information.

Master Teacher Tyler Seiple leads an introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for performers and public speakers. This eight-hour workshop focuses on understanding what accents are and the skills needed to develop them. With a tailored blend of discussion, exercises, and context-building, students walk away with an understanding of the muscles that shape speech, the patterns that make up accents, and the tools they need to adopt any accent. It also introduces a more helpful, KTS-based approach to the idea of “Accent Reduction,” addressing the same goals without shame or guilt.

Space is limited. Register now by emailing accentcoachla@gmail.com, or by visiting here for more information.

After the Actor’s Accent Toolkit, students are invited to take shorter classes with Tyler in a wide and expanding variety of accents. Using the foundation of the Toolkit, students will integrate target accents in less time and with a clear process. Upcoming accent classes can be found here.

KTS Webinar #59: The Vowel Jam
2025-07-14 10:00 - 11:00
Monday, July 14th 10:00am PDT/ 1pm EDT/ 6pm BST

In contrast to the clear-cut “recipes” of the consonant chart—“Tip of tongue taps alveolar ridge,” for example—the precise realization of target phthongs on the vowel chart often proves more elusive (finding oneself in a jam, perhaps?). How can we tune our ears and mouths to the subtle shifts between, say, cupping the tongue for [ɜ] versus [ʌ]?

Like a musical jam session, The Vowel Jam is a space to play, explore, and refine. In a relaxed, creative, and collaborative environment, we’ll engage in exercises designed to sharpen our perception and production of vowel sounds. Through play, you’ll strengthen the connection between your ear (the vowel you hear) and your mouth (the vowel you make), building greater precision and confidence as you navigate the vowel chart for clients and students.

Tickets for this webinar are $10. Registration will close 12 hours prior to the event and participants will then receive Zoom link information. All registrants will also receive the recording after the meeting has ended and been processed.

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Gregory Charles Jones is certified teacher of Knight-Thompson Speeechwork® and a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at Loyola Marymount University. An actor, writer, and teacher raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gregory most recently guest starred in a 2025 episode of FBI and played a supporting role in Amazon’s 2024 feature film Música. Other credits: Magic/Bird on Broadway, the Red Dead Redemption II video game, and audiobook narrations for Jumpman: The Making and Meaning of Michael Jordan; One Square Mile of Hell: The WWII Battle for Tarawa; and Yearbook by Seth Rogen. MFA Performance Pedagogy — Loyola Marymount University. BFA Acting — NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

Marc Williams teaches voice, accents, acting, and directing at the University of Mary Washington. His professional work includes over 100 credits as a director and voice/accent coach. He is a certified Associate Teacher of both Fitzmaurice Voicework and Knight-Thompson Speechwork, and is a Lessac Kinesensics Certified Trainer. He leads the UMW Theatre in London program, a study abroad experience for UMW students. He served as the casting director for the Fredericksburg Theatre Company and the Director of New Works at Burning Coal Theatre in Raleigh, NC. Marc was the 2018 recipient of the Faculty Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching at Arkansas State University. He holds an MFA in directing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION #11
2025-07-14 09:00 - 2025-08-01 17:00
Knight-Thompson Speechwork will be offering a three-week Teacher Certification program in the summer of 2025, July 14th-August 1st, taught by the KTS Teaching Team, Co-Directors Phil Thompson & Andrea Caban, and Certified Teachers Nathan Crocker, Julie Foh, and Tyler Seiple. The program will be held in person in San Diego, CA. Sessions will take place five days a week, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00 or 5:00pm PT. Prior to the start of the program, there will be two to three required webinars on weekend days between May 15th and July 13th. There will also be assignments due between May 15th and July 13th, including articulator isolation & gurn videos and drafts of accent breakdowns. Participants will receive feedback on those assignments from the Cert Teaching Team. Additionally, there will be two to three online Knowledge Celebrations due within the same time period. Participants will be paired with a KTS Certified Teacher as a Mentor during this process who will support them with two private sessions before the three-week certification, and two private sessions after. A list of required and recommended reading can be found here.
Program Goals
The purpose of the Certification is to make sure that its participants possess:

A thorough understanding of the Knight-Thompson approach to speech training.
A thorough knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet and an ability to use it effectively in teaching.
A thorough understanding of the Knight-Thompson approach to the methodology of accent training.
An ability to productively use research resources for accent acquisition, as well as efficiently learn and effectively model new accents.
A demonstrated ability to teach this material effectively and with full understanding.
A demonstrated ability to use this approach creatively in teaching and coaching.

The emphasis in the Certification program will be on individual development, and all participants will receive substantial individual attention and mentoring. Participation in the Certification program does not guarantee certification: in some cases we may require additional work to demonstrate understanding and teaching skill. Admission to the Teacher Certification Program is open only to participants who have already taken Experiencing Speech, Experiencing Accents and a Phonetics Intensive. Prospective participants in the Teacher Certification Program also must have some experience incorporating this approach in their own teaching or coaching before going on to Certification.
Application Process
Submit your application via this link. Then email an accent breakdown* and a link to an accent modeling sample to knightthompsonspeechwork@gmail.com.
Requirements for Accent Breakdown: include a section for each of the 4Ps as taught in Experiencing Accents; include cut sound samples and phonetic transcription for the Posture section and each of the token sounds in the Pronunciation section. An expanded version of a breakdown from Experiencing Accents coursework is acceptable.
Requirements for Accent Modeling Sample: A 2- to 3-minute fully-embodied performance of a memorized text in the accent from your breakdown.
Applications open September 9, 2024 and will close on May 3, 2025. There will be three rounds of application review by the KTS Council. The first review will happen after October 31, 2024; the second review will happen after January 19, 2025; and the third will happen at the close of applications on May 3, 2025. Priority will be given to early applications. Early applicants accepted into the cohort will receive feedback on their application and highly discounted re-taker pre-requisite workshop access. Please note that this program will happen in person only.
*KTS acknowledges this accent breakdown is your intellectual property and will be used for application review purposes only.
Please note that application to the Cert does not guarantee admittance.
Program Costs
Upon acceptance, the enrollment fee for the Certification is $4,700 USD. If you are accepted into the program, payment instructions will be provided.

Payment Deadlines
In order to plan effectively for these workshops, it’s important to have a clear sense of the commitment of potential participants. For that reason, we ask for a deposit of $500 to secure your place in the workshop. This is due upon acceptance into the program. The full payment is due May 15th, 2025. If your plans change, and you are unable to attend, we will refund any payment less $100 if you inform us before May 15th, 2025. After that date, however, no refunds are possible. Please plan accordingly.

KTS Webinar #58: Production Coaching 101
2025-06-16 13:00 - 14:00
Monday, June 16th 10:00am PDT/ 1pm EDT/ 6pm BST

Have you ever been curious about vocal or dialect coaching a production? Do you already coach but wonder how someone else approaches the job? Join experienced coaches Sara Becker, Amani Dorn, and Rosie Ward as they discuss their approaches to production coaching!

Tickets for this webinar are $10. Registration will close 12 hours prior to the event and participants will then receive Zoom link information. All registrants will also receive the recording after the meeting has ended and been processed.

Convert to your time zone here.

Sara Becker is the head of Voice and Text at American Players Theatre where she has coached over 40 productions over sixteen seasons. Highlights include: King Lear, Hamlet, Macbeth, Love’s Labour’s Lost, Taming of the Shrew, Cymbeline, Exit the King, A View from the Bridge, The Cure at Troy, Travesties and Endgame. She was a FAIR fellow at Oregon Shakespeare Festival under the mentorship of Scott Kaiser, and has worked on 11 productions there, including coaching Hamlet, As You Like It, American Night, Don Quixote, and Throne of Blood. Other coaching highlights include the Henriad history play cycle (Richard II, Henry IV part I and II and Henry V) at the Guthrie Theatre, The Alley Theatre (Twelfth Night, Pygmalion and others), ACT Seattle, Colorado Shakespeare, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, BAM NYC, The Acting Company and The Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Pride and Prejudice, I Am My Own Wife). She is an endowed professor of Shakespeare and Voice at the North Carolina School of the Arts. She previously taught in the MFA program at the University of Houston, and was the Head of the BFA Acting program. She won the Ross Lence award for excellence in teaching at the University of Houston in 2014. Ms. Becker holds a BA from Fordham University and is an MFA graduate of UW-Madison, where she trained extensively under Susan Sweeney.

Amani Dorn is a Dialect coach /actor/singer/dancer/teacher from Austin, Texas, currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia. She received an MFA in Acting from the University of California, Irvine and has 18 years of professional experience in performance, teaching, and coaching. She got her start performing in musicals in Austin while an undergrad at the University of Texas and has since performed and coached with and for actors all over the world. While pursuing her MFA, she was introduced to Knight-Thompson Speechwork and Fitzmaurice Voicework, and has since completed certifications in both. She continues her career as a dialect coach and looks forward to the future for this young generation of artists!

Rosie Ward is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Rosie has trained actors in voice and text at international conservatories, as well as U.S. actor training programs. Teaching credits include: The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (UK), Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (UAE), Northampton University (UK), University of Houston (US), and Brigham Young University (US). Rosie has voice coached and acted in various productions at Prague Shakespeare Company, Utah Shakespeare Festival, American Players Theatre, Alley Theatre, Kentucky Shakespeare, AD Players, Main Stage Theatre, Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University, and the University of Houston. She holds an M.A. in Voice Studies from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, and an M.F.A. in Acting from the University of Houston.

ACTOR'S ACCENT TOOLKIT
2025-06-07 09:00 - 18:00
ACTOR’S ACCENT TOOLKIT:An Introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for Performers

When:Saturday, June 7, 9am – 1pm & 2 – 6pm, Pacific

Where:Online via Zoom

Taught by:Siobhan Dohertyspeakingofaccents.com

Price: $250

$100 for repeat registration

To register: Email Siobhan at speakingofaccents@gmail.com or visit here for more information.

Certified Teacher Siobhan Doherty leads an introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for performers and public speakers. This eight-hour workshop focuses on understanding what accents are and the skills needed to develop them. With a tailored blend of discussion, exercises, and context-building, students walk away with an understanding of the muscles that shape speech, the patterns that make up accents, and the tools they need to adopt any accent. It also introduces a more helpful, KTS-based approach to the idea of “Accent Reduction,” addressing the same goals without shame or guilt.

Space is limited. Register now by emailing speakingofaccents@gmail.com, or by visiting here for more information.

KTS Webinar #57: Community Conversation- School Year Debrief
2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:00
Saturday, May 17th 10:00am PDT/ 1pm EDT/ 6pm BST

Let’s celebrate the end of the school year! This community conversation is an invitation to all educators to unpack the school year. Come share your innovations, challenges, and triumphs!

Please note, this meeting will not be recorded.

Tickets for this webinar are free. Registration will close 12 hours prior to the event and participants will then receive Zoom link information. To convert to your time zone click here.

KTS Webinar #56: Voiceover in Anime
2025-04-26 08:00 - 09:00 | Online, United States
Saturday, April 26th 8:00am PDT/ 11am EDT/ 4pm BST

Ever wondered how voiceover works when dubbing anime into English? Join professionals Branden Loera and Jack Stansbury for a discussion about how they got started in voiceover work, what it’s like to work on the English dubs for anime shows, how the dubbing process works, and more!

Tickets for this webinar are $10. Registration will close 12 hours prior to the event and participants will then receive Zoom link information. All registrants will also receive the recording after the meeting has ended and been processed.

To convert to your time zone click here.

Branden Loera is a Hispanic, Dallas based, classically trained actor/director from Hardin-Simmons University (Musical Theatre/Opera). Currently, he’s best known for his VO roles in Heaven Official’s Blessing (Lang Qianqiu), Link Click (Felix), Black Butler (Cheslock), Bluelock (Itsuki Wakatsuki), Tying The Knot With An Amagami Sister (Uryu), and One Piece (Kazekage). Some other shows/games he’s in are Genshin Impact, Reincarnated As A Slime, Campfire Cooking, No Longer Allowed In Another World, 7th Prince, Bucchigiri?!, Vinland Saga, etc. He also loves the stage and has been seen in a number of plays, musicals, operas, and Shakespeare across DFW. When Branden isn’t acting, he can be found playing video games, watching cooking shows, cooking, working out, playing soccer/disc golf/baseball/ultimate frisbee, loving his 2 cats Kess and Guen, or playing D&D.

Jack Stansbury is a voice actor known for being the English voices of Axel in Shinichirō Watanabe’s upcoming series LAZARUS, Aqua in Oshi No Ko, Ragna in Ragna Crimson, and Mendo in Urusei Yatsura. He also voices in Genshin Impact, Kaiju No. 8, The Dangers in my Heart, The Eminence in Shadow, Akiba Maid War, and many, many more. Outside the world of anime Jack can be heard as the entire male cast of the popular animated series SolarBalls on YouTube, which has over 1.6 million subscribers and 300+ million views. When not in the booth Jack also plays in the Houston theater scene, having most recently played in Houston Shakespeare Festival’s productions of Romeo & Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

EXPERIENCING ACCENTS #30 Online
2025-04-11 08:00 - 2025-04-27 15:00 | Online, United States
A SIX-DAY ONLINE WORKSHOP IN THE SKILLS OF ACCENT ACQUISITION
With Certified Teachers Andrea Caban & Nathan Crocker
April 11-13 & 25-27, 2025, 8am-3pm Pacific Time.
Daily meal break 11am-12pm Pacific Time.
April 14-24 will be days off.
All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants.
Click here for a full description of the workshop.
Early Bird Registration ($100 USD off the Regular Registration cost) will be available through December 31, 2024!
Please note that synchronous participation in the entirety of Experiencing Speech and Phonetics Intensive is prerequisite for Experiencing Accents.
For more about Knight-Thompson Speechwork, please visit About the Work.

Workshop Costs:

Early Bird Registration

$850 USD*

Regular Registration

$950 USD**

* Early Bird Registration will be available through October 29, 2024.
** If you’re interested in repeating an “Experiencing…” workshop that you’ve already taken, add your name to the “re-taker” waitlist here. We will contact you two weeks prior to the start of the workshop to let you know if there is space for you and provide you with a discount code for 1/2 off the full price of the workshop (discounts cannot be combined).

Deadlines:
In order to plan effectively for these workshops, it’s important to have a clear sense of the commitment of potential participants. For that reason we ask for a deposit of $200 to secure your place in the workshop. This is due six weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on February 28, 2025. The full payment is due three weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on March 21, 2025. If your plans change, and you are unable to attend, we will refund any payment less $75 if you inform us by March 28, 2025.
After that date, however, no refunds are possible. Please plan accordingly.

PHONETICS INTENSIVE #27
2025-04-04 08:00 - 2025-04-06 15:00 | Online, United States
A Three-Day Online Intensive in Phonetic Transcription
With Master Teachers Andrea Caban & Tyler Seiple
April 4-6, 2025, 8:00am-3:00pm Pacific Time.
There will be a daily meal break from 11:00am to 12:00pm Pacific.
This course will be online only. All documents and audio materials will be shared through an online platform. All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants.

Click here for a full description of our Phonetics Intensive workshops. The full registration fee is $450 USD.
Please note that synchronous participation in the entirety of Experiencing Speech is a prerequisite for the Phonetics Intensive.
*If you have already taken the Phonetics Intensive and are interested in re-taking it, add your name to the “re-taker” waitlist here. We will contact you two weeks prior to the start of the workshop to let you know if there is space for you.

Deadlines

In order to plan effectively for these workshops, it’s important to have a clear sense of the commitment of potential participants. For that reason we ask for a deposit of $100 USD to secure your place in the workshop. This is due six weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on February 21, 2025. The full payment is due three weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on March 14, 2025. If your plans change, and you are unable to attend, we will refund any payment less $75 USD if you inform us by March 21, 2025. After that date, however, no refunds are possible. Please plan accordingly.

EXPERIENCING SPEECH #43 Online
2025-03-14 08:00 - 2025-03-23 15:00 | Online, United States
An Online Six-Day Workshop in:
the sounds of the world’s languages
the physicality of speech actions
introducing descriptive phonetics
the skills of adjusting linguistic detail in speech
With KTS Co-Founder Phil Thompson & Master Teacher
Tyler Seiple
March 14-16 & 21-23, 2025, 8am-3pm Pacific Time
There will be an hour-long daily meal break from 11:00am to 12:00pm Pacific Time.
March 17-20 will be days off.
All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants.
Early Bird Registration ($100 off the Full Workshop Fee) is available through December 31, 2024!
Click here for a full description of the workshop.

Workshop Costs:

Early Bird Registration

$850 USD*

Regular Registration

$950 USD**

* Early Bird Registration will be available through October 29, 2024.
** If you’re interested in repeating an “Experiencing…” workshop that you’ve already taken, add your name to the “re-taker” waitlist here. We will contact you two weeks prior to the start of the workshop to let you know if there is space for you and provide you with a discount code for 1/2 off the full price of the workshop.

There is also a PART ONE ONLY OPTION for $550 USD ($450 USD with Early Bird Registration through October 29, 2024)!
This three-day session (Part One) focuses on:
Awareness and practice of precise articulation action
The physical actions that produce all the sounds of the world’s languages—”Omnish”
Vocal Tract Posture—the articulatory basis for the sounds in accents and languages
This session will also prepare the participant for Part Two, which includes detailed phonetic transcription and an exploration of the skills of adjusting linguistic detail in speech. (No phonetic transcription will be used in Part One of the workshop.) Email knightthompsonspeechwork@gmail.com if interested in a PART ONE ONLY OPTION.

Deadlines:

In order to plan effectively for these workshops, it’s important to have a clear sense of the commitment of potential participants. For that reason we ask for a deposit of $200 USD to secure your place in the workshop. This is due six weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on January 31, 2025. The full payment is due three weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on February 21, 2025. If your plans change, and you are unable to attend, we will refund any payment less $75 USD if you inform us by February 28, 2025. After that date, however, no refunds are possible. Please plan accordingly.

ACTOR'S ACCENT TOOLKIT
2025-03-08 12:00 - 2025-03-09 16:00
ACTOR’S ACCENT TOOLKIT:An Introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for Performers

When:Saturday, March 8, 12 – 4pm, PacificSunday, March 9, 12 – 4pm Pacific

Where:Online via Zoom

Taught by:Tyler Seiplewww.accentcoachla.com

Price: $250($175 for members of Stuart Rogers’ Studios)

$100 for repeat registration

To register: Email Tyler at accentcoachla@gmail.com or visit here for more information.

Master Teacher Tyler Seiple leads an introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for performers and public speakers. This eight-hour workshop focuses on understanding what accents are and the skills needed to develop them. With a tailored blend of discussion, exercises, and context-building, students walk away with an understanding of the muscles that shape speech, the patterns that make up accents, and the tools they need to adopt any accent. It also introduces a more helpful, KTS-based approach to the idea of “Accent Reduction,” addressing the same goals without shame or guilt.

Space is limited. Register now by emailing accentcoachla@gmail.com, or by visiting here for more information.

After the Actor’s Accent Toolkit, students are invited to take shorter classes with Tyler in a wide and expanding variety of accents. Using the foundation of the Toolkit, students will integrate target accents in less time and with a clear process. Upcoming accent classes can be found here.

ACTOR'S ACCENT TOOLKIT
2025-01-18 13:30 - 2025-01-19 17:30
ACTOR’S ACCENT TOOLKIT:An Introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for Performers

When:Saturday, January 18, 1:30 – 5:30pm, PacificSunday, January 19, 12:30 – 4:30pm, Pacific

Where:Online via Zoom

Taught by:Tyler Seiplewww.accentcoachla.com

Price: $250($175 for members of Stuart Rogers’ Studios)

$100 for repeat registration

To register: Email Tyler at accentcoachla@gmail.com or visit here for more information.

Master Teacher Tyler Seiple leads an introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork for performers and public speakers. This eight-hour workshop focuses on understanding what accents are and the skills needed to develop them. With a tailored blend of discussion, exercises, and context-building, students walk away with an understanding of the muscles that shape speech, the patterns that make up accents, and the tools they need to adopt any accent. It also introduces a more helpful, KTS-based approach to the idea of “Accent Reduction,” addressing the same goals without shame or guilt.

Space is limited. Register now by emailing accentcoachla@gmail.com, or by visiting here for more information.

After the Actor’s Accent Toolkit, students are invited to take shorter classes with Tyler in a wide and expanding variety of accents. Using the foundation of the Toolkit, students will integrate target accents in less time and with a clear process. Upcoming accent classes can be found here.

EXPERIENCING ACCENTS #29 Online
2025-01-02 08:00 - 2025-01-08 15:00
A SIX-DAY ONLINE WORKSHOP IN THE SKILLS OF ACCENT ACQUISITION
With Master Teachers Andrea Caban & Julie Foh
January 2-8, 2025, 8am-3pm Pacific Time.
Daily meal break 11am-12pm Pacific Time.
January 5th will be a day off.
All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants.
Click here for a full description of the workshop.
Please note that synchronous participation in the entirety of Experiencing Speech and Phonetics Intensive is prerequisite for Experiencing Accents.
For more about Knight-Thompson Speechwork, please visit About the Work.

Workshop Costs:

VASTA Members

$850 USD*

ANY Union Members

$850 USD**

Non-members

$950 USD***

* Use the code “vasta” when checking out.
** Use the code “unionpride” when checking out.
*** If you’re interested in repeating an “Experiencing…” workshop that you’ve already taken, add your name to the “re-taker” waitlist here. We will contact you two weeks prior to the start of the workshop to let you know if there is space for you and provide you with a discount code for 1/2 off the full price of the workshop (discounts cannot be combined).

Deadlines:
In order to plan effectively for these workshops, it’s important to have a clear sense of the commitment of potential participants. For that reason we ask for a deposit of $200 to secure your place in the workshop. This is due six weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on November 21, 2024. The full payment is due three weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on December 12, 2024. If your plans change, and you are unable to attend, we will refund any payment less $75 if you inform us by December 19, 2024.
After that date, however, no refunds are possible. Please plan accordingly.

PHONETICS INTENSIVE #26
2024-12-20 08:00 - 2024-12-22 15:00
A Three-Day Online Intensive in Phonetic Transcription
With Master Teachers Andrea Caban & Tyler Seiple
December 20-22, 2024, 8:00am-3:00pm Pacific Time.
There will be a daily meal break from 11:00am to 12:00pm Pacific.
This course will be online only. All documents and audio materials will be shared through an online platform. All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants.

Click here for a full description of our Phonetics Intensive workshops. The full registration fee is $450 USD.
Please note that synchronous participation in the entirety of Experiencing Speech is a prerequisite for the Phonetics Intensive.
*If you have already taken the Phonetics Intensive and are interested in re-taking it, add your name to the “re-taker” waitlist here. We will contact you two weeks prior to the start of the workshop to let you know if there is space for you.

Deadlines

In order to plan effectively for these workshops, it’s important to have a clear sense of the commitment of potential participants. For that reason we ask for a deposit of $100 USD to secure your place in the workshop. This is due six weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on November 8, 2024. The full payment is due three weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on November 29, 2024. If your plans change, and you are unable to attend, we will refund any payment less $75 USD if you inform us by December 6, 2024. After that date, however, no refunds are possible. Please plan accordingly.

EXPERIENCING SPEECH #42 Online
2024-12-12 08:00 - 2024-12-18 15:00
THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT, AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
If you wish you join the waitlist, please click here.
An Online Six-Day Workshop in:
the sounds of the world’s languages
the physicality of speech actions
introducing descriptive phonetics
the skills of adjusting linguistic detail in speech
With KTS Co-Founder Phil Thompson and Master Teachers Andrea Caban & Julie Foh
December 12-18, 2024, 8am-3pm Pacific Time
There will be an hour-long daily meal break from 11:00am to 12:00pm Pacific Time.
December 15th will be a day off.
All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants.
Click here for a full description of the workshop. Questions? Email us at knightthompsonspeechwork@gmail.com

Workshop Costs:

VASTA Members

$850 USD*

ANY Union Members

$850 USD**

Non-members

$950 USD***

* Use the code “vasta” when checking out.
** Use the code “unionpride” when checking out.
*** If you’re interested in repeating an “Experiencing…” workshop that you’ve already taken, add your name to the “re-taker” waitlist here. We will contact you two weeks prior to the start of the workshop to let you know if there is space for you and provide you with a discount code for 1/2 off the full price of the workshop (discounts cannot be combined).

There is also a PART ONE ONLY OPTION for $550 USD ($450 USD with union membership)!
This three-day session (Part One) focuses on:
Awareness and practice of precise articulation action
The physical actions that produce all the sounds of the world’s languages—”Omnish”
Vocal Tract Posture—the articulatory basis for the sounds in accents and languages
This session will also prepare the participant for Part Two, which includes detailed phonetic transcription and an exploration of the skills of adjusting linguistic detail in speech. (No phonetic transcription will be used in Part One of the workshop.) Email knightthompsonspeechwork@gmail.com if interested in a PART ONE ONLY OPTION.

Deadlines:

In order to plan effectively for these workshops, it’s important to have a clear sense of the commitment of potential participants. For that reason we ask for a deposit of $200 USD to secure your place in the workshop. This is due six weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on October 31, 2024. The full payment is due three weeks prior to the start of the workshop, on November 21, 2024. If your plans change, and you are unable to attend, we will refund any payment less $75 USD if you inform us by November 28, 2024. After that date, however, no refunds are possible. Please plan accordingly.

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KTS Webinar #55 Panel Discussion on Coaching Asian Accents
2024-11-09 10:00 - 11:00
Saturday November 9th 10 am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT

Join us for a panel discussion with dialect coaches Steven Eng, Joy Lanceta Coronel, and Jenru Wang as they discuss their work as it relates to coaching Asian accents in film and theater. In this webinar we hope to talk about strategies for culturally sensitive coaching as well as share stories, practical approaches, and resources.

To convert this meeting to your time zone, click here.

Registration will close 12 hours prior to the event and participants will then receive Zoom link information. All registrants will also receive the recording and post-webinar survey after the meeting has ended and been processed.

If you have any questions about this or other webinars, please email ktswebinars@gmail.com

Steven is on the faculty of NYU Tisch Undergraduate Drama where he teaches voice and speech. He’s directed productions and voice/dialect coached numerous projects in NYC and regionally. As an actor, he was most recently seen in Soft Power (Signature Theatre, VA). Other acting credits include: The King and I (London West End), Pacific Overtures (Lortel nom, Classic Stage Company), People’s Light, Utah Shakespeare Festival, American Conservatory Theater, 5th Avenue Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, Huntington Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, Alliance Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse, TUTS, Dallas Theater Center, Prospect Musicals, MSTDA, and more, as well as in Germany, Austria, and Cambodia. He is co-founder of the nonprofit National Asian Artists Project in NYC. MFA George Washington University, BFA Southern Methodist University. www.StevenEng.us

Joy Lanceta Coronel is a theatre artist, writer, and voice and dialect coach. New York theatre: What Became of Us, The Great Leap, and Nomad Motel (Atlantic Theatre Company), Among the Dead and Once Upon a (Korean) Time (Ma-Yi Theatre), and additional collaborations with Comedy Central, NAATCO, and Playwrights Horizons. Regional credits (selected): The Sins of Sor Juana, Smart People, and Sense & Sensibility (American Players Theatre), King John (Actors Theatre of Louisville), Chonburi International Hotel & Butterfly Club (Williamstown Festival), The Heart Sellers (Milwaukee Rep and The Huntington), and The Far Country (Berkeley Rep). In addition to coaching, Joy is a teacher, researcher, and award-winning writer focused on topics related to accent work, identity, cultural sensitivity, and equitable coaching practices. www.joylancetacoronel.com

Jenru Wang, a BFA graduate in Film Acting, began his career in Taiwan’s film and theatre industries before earning an MFA in Voice Studies with distinction from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He has extensive experience working in theatre, film, and video game recordings, including My Neighbour Totoro with the Royal Shakespeare Company and AAA game projects. Passionate about East and Southeast Asian accents, Jenru focuses on coaching and promoting authentic representation. He has served as Head of Voice at Fourth Monkey Actor Training Company and taught at several leading drama schools. Currently, he is the Senior Voice Tutor at Mountview and continues his professional development under the mentorship of Kay Welch.
