Vocal training is usually associated to Musical Theatre only actors. Speech is as important as any other training aspect, whether you are a musical theatre actor or not. Not only regarding vocal performance and singing, but dialects, correct pronunciation and enunciation of words, and projection, while keeping your instrument safe, is crucial for a better performance. Not to mention prevalence… Remember! You need to keep your instrument safe and tuned for eight shows a week!

In this one day, 2.5 hr workshop, students will examine the fundamental components of speaking as it pertains to actor training. From voice and articulation to the best practices for preparing a dialect for an audition; this class offers a comprehensive overview of warm up exercises, anatomy, and some phonetics. Participants will be able to receive individualized feedback and analysis of their own speech along with helpful resources.

REQUIREMENT: Voice recording submission two days prior to class start. (We will tell you all about it when you registered!)

**Instructions and the ZOOM link for access to this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you have not received the link by 12pm (EST) the day-of the event, please reach out to info@amcpny.com at least one hour PRIOR to the start of class.**

Please keep in mind that all programs at AMCP are for educational and professional development purposes. Participating in any class or event is not a promise of employment.

Charley Layton

Charley Layton is a professional speech/dialect coach who has been working in New York City since 2001. He attended the Atlantic Acting School, graduated through NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts (BFA Drama), and is a current faculty member. He also holds a BA in Linguistics from Brooklyn College. Charley has coached dialects for theater/film/TV/internet productions in NYC and abroad (Broadway: Kinky Boots, Jersey Boys, and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, and co-coached Ain’t Too Proud and Escape to Margaritaville) and has recorded a dialect tutorial for Samuel French. He also works privately with actors, singers and public speakers. Charley was a two-time semi-finalist in the National Shakespeare Competition with the English-Speaking Union (Lincoln Center).

DATE	TBA
TIME	TBA
DURATION	2.5hrs
PRICE	$40

Refund Policy

We have a “no refund” policy at AMCP, unless a class is cancelled. If a student cancels due to a situation beyond his/her/their control, we will grant them credit to their account for any other class or event at AMCP as long as cancellation happens at least one week prior to the start of the class. We will take extraordinary situations on a case by case basis, reserving the right to provide either a 50% refund, a full refund or a credit to the account. 

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Delivery Policy 

Upon receipt of your order, the services will be performed to you in accordance with the terms applicable to the services that you purchased. Our team will get back to you with a registration acceptance and steps to follow in order to complete your application for the class within 48 hrs max.