DialectArts: theater / film / tv / public speaking / voice & embodiment
Voice & Embodiment
January 21st || Strengthen Your Salty Voice, voice & embodiment workshop || Cape Ann Museum || in collaboration with Lanes Coven Theater Co
1:1 Voice/Embodiment Feedback
“I am exploring ways to luxuriate in my sound. A phenomenon I had never heard before working with Lily. She is a gem and I am so fortunate to train with her.” — LEAH YOUNG, NYC actress
Dialect Coaching
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde || BRITISH RP, Enunciation/Vocal Technique for Outdoor Theater/British Rhetoric || dir. Myself || Lanes Coven Theater Co
The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter || COCKNEY, Enunciation/Vocal Technique for Stage, British Rhetoric || dir. Myself || Lanes Coven Theater Co
Translations by Brian Friel || DONEGAL IRISH, BRITISH RP, Irish Gaelic pronunciation, & Vocal Technique || dir. Trudi Olivetti || Marblehead Little Theatre
FunnyHouse of a Negro & Movie Star by Adrienne Kennedy || POLISH, GEORGIA SOUTHERN, BRITISH (RP) Dialects & Vocal Technique || dir. Alice Reagan || Barnard College
Salt Water People reading || BONAKER Dialect Researcher & Coach || American Lore Theater, Wall Street Journal || Oyster Bay Historical Society
Motherly Love, Or the Lies of A Cell reading || SCOTTISH Dialect || dir. Molly Rose Heller || Primary Stages
Mothman reading by Charlotte Ahlin || APPALACHIAN, SWEDISH Dialects || dir. Kathleen Capdesuner || American Lore Theater at City Lore
The Tallest Man in the World by Ailis Ni Riain || IRISH Dialect & Poetic Rhetoric || dir. Ran Xia || The Tank see blog review by Emily Cordes on Theatre Is Easy
1:1 Dialect Coaching Feedback:
RP BRITISH, BREATH, & EMBODIMENT
“What I initially thought was support and instruction in the RP British Dialect, evolved into a discovery of my voice, an introduction to presence for me, and exposure to culturally relevant actors who are doing what I envision myself doing. Lily is compassionate, generous, and intentional and tailors lessons to what you don’t even realize you need. Breathing is now part of my acting life and daily life without abstention. And as for my voice-I am exploring ways to luxuriate in my sound. A phenomenon I had never heard before working with her. Lily is a gem and I am so fortunate to train with her.” — LEAH YOUNG, NYC actress
FRENCH
“Lily is masterful in identifying the key sounds of a dialect, so that you can hear them and learn to produce them yourself. I had to do a French Accent for a “Blacklist” audition and I had very little time to prepare. Lily demo-ed key characteristics for me to follow, and clearly differentiated them from my own vocal tendencies. It resulted in a director's session for the show!" — ADRIANNA MITCHELL ( Broadway: Fat Ham, “Snowfall.” )
SCOTTISH
“Working with Lily on was beyond helpful! Lily not only clearly articulated technical aspects (breaking down vowels, sound placement, etc), she was willing to get curious with me. She was a patient listener and teacher, and built my confidence with the dialect quickly. — MADALENA PROVO
SWEDISH
“The actor’s nightmare—I was given less than 24 hours notice for an audition in an accent I had never worked on before and was very unfamiliar with. I thought, "Great---well, I'm going to totally bomb this." Lily came in and instantly helped me feel at ease. We covered sounds and melody together in a way that supported my acting instead of covering it. With Lily's help I got a callback!” — RIVKA BOREK. (Regional: Indecent, SF Playhouse; Hamlet (opposite John Douglas Thompson), American Conservatory Theater.)
BRITISH ESTUARY
“Lily was so on point—she helped me solidify my audition in such a short amount of time, would recommend her to anyone!” — ESTHER CHEN (Golden Shield, Manhattan Theater Club)
BRITISH ESTUARY
“Lily helped me integrate the dialect into my work in such a way that freed me up to focus on the acting, and not the technicalities of dialect.” — BRONTE ENGLAND-NELSON (B’way: Three Tall Women)
Shakespeare Self-Tape Coaching:
“Lily coached me on an audition for Two Gentlemen of Verona-- it was my first time touching Shakespeare in 10 years and I booked the part! She was super fun to work with, relaxed, and really inspired confidence. She thinks about everything, from voice to physicality to intention to historical context. She gave me so many fun things to play with, in a way that was supportive and generative. I can't recommend working with her highly enough! Also, I really appreciated that Lily knew when I had gotten “the take.” I have a tendency to just keep recording over and over again, and at a certain point Lily was like, “Nope, you got it!” And she was right. Shows what an eye and ear she has and also saved me so much time and energy trusting I was in good hands.” — SARAH TODES (owner of NYC’s Puppetsburg)
MFA Audition Coaching Success Stories:
Currently at Columbia University for her MFA in Acting, BRIANNA DEMILIO
Audition Coaching:
“Lily is very detailed, with feedback and crafting that leads to specific work. She’s very kind and warm, and made me feel relaxed, free and safe.” — KADEEM ALI HARRIS (B’way: Thoughts of a Colored Man, TV: “Harlem,” “City on a Hill.”)
"Lily is sharp, insightful & kind with her feedback. She creates a space where you feel safe to play and fine tune what you're working on! — ADRIANNA MITCHELL (B’Way: Fat Ham)
“An incredibly warm, gentle presence to work with. Lily always creates a safe space to experiment & play. Her sharp eye allows her to take what you are already bringing to the work and refine it; making you more specific and more YOU, which is absolutely invaluable to me. Highly, highly recommend!” — AMANDA LEA MASON (B’way: Elephant Man)