Hi Sarah,
We seem to have the same taste in plays, I did S&S the Fall of '19-'20.
I encourage you to work on the accents and use a recorded lesson program and have all of the cast working with it. Incorporate some of the lessons into warm-ups. I find that studying accents is a great learning tool and process for vocal training, technique, and practice. It helps them with articulaters, resonators, and placement.
I recommend David Allen Stern. PM me for some resources.
I loved working on Sense and Sensibility.
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David Ellis
Drama and Language Arts Teacher
Auburn Mountainview High School, Auburn, WA.
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-12-2021 16:01
From: Sarah Wahlen
Subject: Sense & Sensibility Accents
Thinking about doing Kate Hamill's version of this show in the fall. Anyone have thoughts/ideas/advice on whether or not accents are needed? I want to be authentic to the piece, but am a tad worried about how distracting it could be for actors that do not have the strength in doing accents.
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Sarah Aanderud Wahlen
Director of Theatre & Film
Holy Names Academy
Seattle, WA
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