A motivated and passionate coach, I strive to empower clients to take ownership of their unique voice. I aim to create a safe environment for students to explore and challenge themselves, and to gain the understanding and ability to safely access a free and flexible voice, so they can have confidence moving forward in any professional setting.

Voice & Dialect Coach

Along with a BA in Education and an MA in Acting, I also have an MFA in Voice Studies from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Whether it be an actor working on an accent or a corporate client working on their voice and presentation skills, I would be thrilled to assist you in achieving your goals.

Accents are no longer an extra skill but a necessity to working within the industry. Mastering the General American dialect is crucial for those wanting to broaden their opportunities

Credits include:

Film/TV:

Kid Snow, dialect support, directed by Paul Goldman 2022

It Only Takes a Night, dialect coach, directed by Callan Durlik 2022

Itch, dialect support, directed by Nicholas Verso | ABC Me 2021

Theatre:

Romantics Anonymous, Wise Children, directed by Emma Rice | Bristol Old Vic/World Tour

Girl from the North Country, Bristol Old Vic Studio, directed by Paul Clarkson

Institutions:

Western Australian Academy of Dramatic Art (WAAPA) | Academic lecturing in Voice and Accents

Curtin University | Sessional lecturer in Voice and Accent

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (BOVTS) | Research Academic

Bath Spa University

TESTIMONIAL

"Acacia was everything I could have asked for in a teacher. She instantly put me at ease. Her approach is very thorough but had plenty of patience and kindness for me when my brain was struggling at times. I could not recommend anyone better for all your dialect needs, do yourself a favour and learn with the best!"

— Kiandra Baily, Actor

Session Types & Prices

1 hour Refresher

Ideally suited to students with past experience working in the accent or for those seeking specific audition prep.

Sessions can be adjusted to 1.5/2 hours

3 Class Pass

3x 1 hour classes.

Introduces the basics of the accent, including placement and key sound changes.

6 Class Pass

6x 1 hour classes.

Enables us to cover all the important factors of the accent in detail. Including: placement, vowel and consonant changes, melody, sound and speech 'give aways' and conversational tips.

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