DialectsCoach.com
John Rustan, PhD
707-536-6276
[email protected]
Zip-lining with my son, Thomas
About Me
I love theatre and voice acting. I really love dialects. Why? The right dialect brings authenticity to your character. Actors feel more confident in their roles. The audience feels more immersed in the world of the play. I did many dialect parts early in my career. I got excited by the process, the research, and the techniques. I shared this with other actors, and then directors began paying me to coach productions. Institutions such as the University of Oregon, Santa Rosa JC, Cinnabar Theatre, 6th Street Playhouse, have asked me back multiple times. At Santa Rosa JC, I've coached 25 productions for five different directors. I believe I'm asked back because they trust my work, and how I customize the work for the needs of each production.
I hope you'll trust me with your dialect or accent reduction coaching.
You'll get knowledge and experience:
University of Oregon, PhD
You'll get the benefit of teaching experience:
You'll get a range of dialect research and coaching:
You'll get coaching custom designed for your needs and the needs of your character.
Some of the people and productions I've worked with are in the Photo Gallery.
Get a full listing of productions and the dialects I've coached by contacting me.
I hope you'll trust me with your dialect or accent reduction coaching.
You'll get knowledge and experience:
- Over 38 years coaching experience.
- 375 individuals and 78 productions coached.
- Speech, theatre, acting and voice training.
University of Oregon, PhD
You'll get the benefit of teaching experience:
- University of Oregon
- Gonzaga University
- Santa Rosa JR College
- Napa Valley College
- Casa Grande High School
- Cinnabar Theatre
- Inland Valley Repertory Theatre
- Napa Valley Shakespeare Summer Program
- Dialect Workshops at schools and conferences.
You'll get a range of dialect research and coaching:
- 15 American regional dialects.
- 10 British regional dialects.
- 48 (and counting) distinct dialects and accents from around the world.
You'll get coaching custom designed for your needs and the needs of your character.
Some of the people and productions I've worked with are in the Photo Gallery.
Get a full listing of productions and the dialects I've coached by contacting me.
To schedule a FREE 1/2-hour phone or Zoom consultation, email me at [email protected].
Testimonials
"John’s work on Fiddler on the Roof and Cabaret took both productions to that next level of professionalism.
Elly Lichtenstein, Artistic Director, Cinnabar Theatre
"John's dialect coaching enhanced the quality of our production of Translations ..."
Joseph Gilg, University of Oregon
"John works with people all around the world.
We worked on the American accent and came a long way in short period of time. He is a pro!"
Suha Alnitemiz
Acting student,Turkey
Hi John, Thank you for your help with my partnership presentation. I got it!
T.N., Partner (Law Firm)
"John is fantastic! Very concise and informative. Really helped me! I am happy!"
Jowin Batoon, Actress, New York.
"He has a remarkable range of dialects along with clear instructions and a great ear."
John Shillington PhD, Santa Rosa JC
"An incredibly skilled, patient, and resourceful dialect coach. He helped me with Canadian and Russian"
Pidge Mead, Actress, San Francisco
"John coached two productions. I was very pleased by his meticulous attention to detail and his amazing preparation.”
Dr. Janet Gupton, Linfield University
“John's detailed instruction and playful exercises allowed students to relax and improve quickly.”
Laura Downing-Lee
Santa Rosa Junior College
"Working with John transformed what I'm able to accomplish with my voice."
Sierra Downey, Voiceover Student
"John helped my daughter with auditions for Drama Schools. . . incredibly helpful . . . very approachable and friendly.
She was accepted to all the schools to which she applied.
Victoria Monfried
"Mr. Rustan is amazing! He helped my daughter with a French Creole accent for her dramatic interpretation speech. . . she received a gold medal at the State Championships."
June Sims, proud mother.
"Backstage" article featuring me and other dialect coaches
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