This course provide instruction in the dialects most frequently used by the American actor and to explore a systematic approach to dialect acquisition which will serve the student in further independent dialect study.
Outcomes: Students will acquire a working knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet, an understanding of the historical and cultural background of each dialect, skills in applying dialects to dramatic texts, and an introduction to the work of the dialect coach in the theatre.
Outcomes: Students will acquire a working knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet, an understanding of the historical and cultural background of each dialect, skills in applying dialects to dramatic texts, and an introduction to the work of the dialect coach in the theatre.