The Actors Laboratory has announced two vocal workshops this weekend with the talented D'Arcy Smith.
Saturday June 18th - General American Accent workshop, 11am - 5pm, $149 inc gst, The Basement, Lower Greys Avenue, Auckland
With more and more American work coming to our shores, it's never too late to perfect your most called upon of accents. Further your technique and skill needed to acquire a believable General American accent. Aspects of the accents placement, general vocal quality, tensions, intonation patterns, rhythm, and sound changes will be covered. Participants will receive sample recordings and notes to practice outside of workshop time.
Sunday June 19th - Voice for Microphone, 11am - 5pm, $149.50 inc gst, The Basement, Lower Greys Avenue, Auckland
Come play with your voice and gain skills for commercial, narrative and animation voice-over work. Participants will explore methods for breaking down text, vocal flexibility, and exercises for creating characters. Participants will spend some time learning how these techniques can aid you in voice for the microphone. Perfect for any actor keen on doing voice over work.
Check their website to check if places are still available and how to register.