Episodes

1. Episode 26: Consonants, Part 1 Released 16 Nov 2010 In this episode, we go through some of the consonants using IPA.
2. Episode 25: Advanced Vocal Exercises Released 25 Oct 2010 How's that voice coming along? Feel like some advanced vocal exercises? Ready or not, here they come!
3. Episode 24: Diphthongs Released 13 Oct 2010 This week we move on to combining vowel sounds. Woohoo!
4. Episode 23: Fun with Dialects Released 7 Oct 2010 We've been working hard, so now it's time to have some fun!
5. Episode 22: Back Vowels Released 21 Sep 2010 So, the last two weeks, we talked about front vowels. Today, we tackle the back vowels!
6. Episode 21: Clarification of Front Vowels Released 14 Sep 2010 Got some feedback that I went too quickly & could've explained better during the last podcast. I hope this clears things up! :)
7. Episode 20: Standard American Speech--Front Vowels Released 1 Sep 2010 This week we're learning Standard American Speech, using the specificity of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Find the chart here: http://web.uvic.ca/ling/resources/ipa...
8. Episode 19: Intermediate Vocal Exercises Released 16 Aug 2010 This week, we up the ante a little bit as far as your vocal development is concerned. Have fun!
9. Episode 18: Beginning Vocal Exercises Released 9 Aug 2010 This week is all about jump-starting your natural voice. Step in and have fun!
10. Episode 17: Tension Release Exercise Released 1 Aug 2010 For this episode, I teach you how to release habitual tension from your bodies. The release of tension will allow your natural voice to surface. In addition, your presence wil...
11. Episode 16: Intro to Voice Released 21 Jul 2010 We're taking some time this week to talk about one of an actor's most important tools: the voice!
12. Episode 15: Marketing--The Reel Released 17 Jul 2010 The major focus of this episode is putting together a demo reel, with some ideas for marketing ourselves "on the cheap".
13. Episode 14: Marketing--The Headshot & Resume Released 7 Jul 2010 Getting a great headshot and constructing a solid resume are the topics for this week's podcast. Next week? The reel!
14. Episode 13: My Demo Reel Released 2 Jul 2010 This week's episode isn't really an episode. It's my reel. I wanted everyone to have a chance to see it, so that we could talk about marketing more in depth next week.
15. Episode 12 Movement Part 2 Released 24 Jun 2010 Animal imagery and physical tasks are the focus of this second part episode dealing with movement. Don't just listen. Do it! :)
16. Episode 11: Movement Part 1 Released 17 Jun 2010 Working with Laban's Eight Efforts and getting our performances into our bodies is the point of this week's podcast episode. Have fun!
17. Episode 10: Script Analysis Released 9 Jun 2010 Learning how to view our performance over the length of a full script is the thrust of this week's podcast.
18. Episode 9: Performing Heightened Text Released 2 Jun 2010 Last week we talked about perspective & historical context. This week, we talk PERFORMANCE!
19. Episode 8: Heightened Text Released 26 May 2010 Identifying and deciphering "elevated" or "non-realistic" dialogue is the thrust of this week's podcast. Shakespeare, anyone?
20. Episode 7: Putting It All Together Released 19 May 2010 Integrating everything is the focus of this week's podcast. It's not enough to know all the pieces. We need to put that jigsaw together!
21. Episode 6: Monologues Released 12 May 2010 Putting what we've learned and putting it into practice is what this episode's all about. And there's HOMEWORK!
22. Episode 5: The Director's Perspective Released 5 May 2010 This week I interview Carolyn McCray, Director/Writer/Producer, to get her valuable insights on what she looks for in an actor.
23. Episode 4, Commitment Released 28 Apr 2010 Committing to our acting choices, committing to our craft, committing to our standards. This podcast episode is all about our commitment issues! :)
24. Episode 3, Communication Part 2, Internal Obstacles & Actions Released 21 Apr 2010 More acting craft this week: internal obstacles keep us human & actions drive the car.
25. Episode 2, Communication Part 1: Conflict & Objectives Released 14 Apr 2010 Two of the most important elements of building a performace? Finding and clarifying conflict and identifying our character's objective. Enjoy!
26. Episode 1, Connection Released 11 Apr 2010 Connection is what good acting is based on. In this podcast, we talk about the "magic" that connection creates.
27. Introduction to Acting without the Drama Released 2 Apr 2010 Welcome to my podcast! This week, I tell you all about who I am, where I come from and what some of my thoughts on acting are. Hope you enjoy!