Accent Workshop: Boston

"Wicked Smaht"!

Using the foundations of the International Phonetic Alphabet, actors will learn to speak and perform using an "Boston" accent.

The workshop will introduce the foundations of the accent and then actors will be able to apply what they've learned while performing great scenes from films that utilize the accent such as "The Departed", "The Fighter", "Manchester by the Sea", and "Gone Baby Gone".

Workshop Schedule:

Session 1: 

6:30-7:30pm | Foundations of Accents (IPA Intro)

7:30-9:30pm | Accent Application

Session 2:

6:30-9:30pm | Scene Work with Partners

PLEASE NOTE: If you have already taken our "Intro to Accents" you are eligible for $25 off this workshop price! Check your email for the coupon code!

Meet Your Coach:

A classically trained actor for over 20 years, Jonathan has performed in theatres across the US and appeared on television, films and national commercials. He has been nominated for multiple awards and as an Equity Actor, he has over 1,500 performances at the Kennedy Center with America’s longest running comedy "Shear Madness". As a narrator he has over 100 titles. giving voice to multiple audiobooks. 

 Having worked in New York and Washington DC for the past two decades, Jonathan is excited to be bringing his expertise in storytelling to Georgia. Jonathan loves working with other actors and equipping them to use skills behind the microphone.