DialectsCoach.com
John Rustan, PhD
707-536-6276 rustan50@hotmail.com
Dialect Coaching
Current Productions
Rock of Ages -- CGHS, Petaluma
The Addams Family Musical -- Santa Rosa JC
Rock of Ages -- CGHS, Petaluma
The Addams Family Musical -- Santa Rosa JC
Runs April 21 - May 7 Santa Rosa JC - Dialect Coach: John Rustan
Get the dialect or accent you need to polish a performance, nail an audition, or just because it's fun.
Individual Dialect Coaching*
A one-on-one lesson covering all aspects of the chosen dialect: You receive written materials and sample recordings. You get personal coaching, and feedback based on over 34 years of coaching dialects. In-person, or via Zoom. Rate: $130/hr.
Production Dialect Coaching: The cast of your production gets a full 90-minute dialect lesson covering all aspects of the dialect. Each member gets access to downloadable written and audio materials for continued practice. Rate: $175.
Additional Dialects: If your production has more than one dialect, additional dialects can be taught in the same session.
Rate: $75 per additional dialect.
Live Rehearsal attendance: A single full run-thru is observed, notes are taken and trouble spots addressed. Rate: $200
Individual Dialect Coaching*
A one-on-one lesson covering all aspects of the chosen dialect: You receive written materials and sample recordings. You get personal coaching, and feedback based on over 34 years of coaching dialects. In-person, or via Zoom. Rate: $130/hr.
Production Dialect Coaching: The cast of your production gets a full 90-minute dialect lesson covering all aspects of the dialect. Each member gets access to downloadable written and audio materials for continued practice. Rate: $175.
Additional Dialects: If your production has more than one dialect, additional dialects can be taught in the same session.
Rate: $75 per additional dialect.
Live Rehearsal attendance: A single full run-thru is observed, notes are taken and trouble spots addressed. Rate: $200
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Dialect Authenticity: Creating an authentic sounding dialect is important, but it must be understood. This SNL sketch illustrates the point.
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Too Much Dialect?
A reminder not to let your whole performance be about the dialect. Watch Seth Meyer demonstrate this in his movie trailer spoof Boston Accent. |
* For individual coaching in-studio, those under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
