Trish Allen - Voice/Dialect Coach

08/22/2023

08/01/2023

STANDARD AMERICAN DIALECT WORKSHOP
with TRISH ALLEN

ON-LINE Limited to 10 Participants

Saturday August 19th and Sunday August 20th
11AM- 1:30 PM

Casting Directors stress that having an impeccable Standard American Dialect is essential. How confident are you in yours? Now is the perfect time to perfect it.
This workshop will cover differences in resonance, use of pitch and manner of pronunciation as well as specific pronunciation changes. Each participant will have the opportunity to apply these principles to a text of their choice on the 2nd day.

Cost: $135 includes GST Private Coaching also available
Contact: [email protected] to register or for further information

THE INSTRUCTOR:
One of Canada's top Voice and Dialect Coaches, Trish has been teaching for 35 years both privately and at UBC, York University, Langara and in numerous private training facilities.
On-set coaching includes Alaska Daily, Legends of Tomorrow, Fringe and The 100. In her private coaching practice, Trish is currently concentrating on the Standard American Dialect so necessary for film and TV. Trish uses her extensive technical knowledge and performer instincts to help her clients discover the differences between the Standard American and their own individual speech pattern.
Also an accomplished Actor, recent projects include Firefly Lane, Legends of Tomorrow, Love Stories In Sunflower Valley, The Chronicle Mysteries, Wild Goat Surf and The Last Victim.
Trish holds a BFA from U of Windsor and an MFA from York U- both in Performance. She was originally trained as a Voice Teacher by David Smukler. Committed to continuing training, Trish has studied with numerous other teachers in a wide range of disciplines.

02/16/2022

For my cat friends

08/05/2021

A big shout out and Congratulations to my former client Genevieve Joy for her major role (7 episodes) in Departure- 2nd Season, now airing. So damn thrilled- Genevieve had a pretty thick French Canadian accent when we met. She worked incredibly hard with me and developed a solid Standard American- but was not getting enough support from casting or her agent here in Vancouver- although she was finding interesting projects to audition for and doing great auditions- I know- I was her reader for a lot of them. She moved to TO, made some great connections, continued to work hard- and voila! Genevieve told me just did a 16 page audition (American) and her TO agent loved it! Take heart, those of you with a 1st language other than English and keep working hard- work, time and perseverance.😂

05/16/2021

On-line classes in both Voice and Dialect coming soon! Check in again next week!

06/30/2020

While I am organizing some on-line classes, I am, as always, working with private clients on both voice and dialect - but the # of people I can work with is restricted by Government rules about earnings, at this time. I am still offering special rates- so if you want to do some training now- send me an e-mail: [email protected]

06/30/2020

Thanks everyone who recently liked my page - and, of course, everyone who has been with me for a while now. I would still like to hear from everyone who has an opinion about what would be most valuable for them in the videos I plan to record and post. Already some great suggestions.

06/29/2020

This woman (Amy Walker) is a brilliant dialectician- she analyzes so well and with such detail. https://youtu.be/0kDzdJ07Vho If you are interested in dialects and accents- give it a listen

Accent expert and actor Amy Walker breaks down American accents in movies including ‘The Blindside,’ ‘The Departed,’ ‘Ladybird,’ ‘Brokeback Mountain,’ ‘The S...

06/24/2020

Hello lovely people. I am thinking about putting up some videos on youtube about voice and dialects- probably brief pointers to start with. What would be helpful to you? What do you want? Please send feedback!

06/19/2020

Time to get back to work soon we hope- production is prepping again & self-taping is happening. I want to help you brush up your American dialect, other dialects & vocal skills. During this challenging time, I am offering special rates to both new & returning clients. Message me here if i can help you

06/15/2018

I'm very happy to announce that Trish is back to teaching. She's also taking private clients again.

Thank you so much for all of your help and support over the past month - your generosity has been astounding, and is very much appreciated.

I'll update new details about classes shortly.

- Jess (page admin)