Adam

I`m a professional actor and tutor currently working in theatre, film and television. I trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and have been teaching alongside my work as an actor since graduating in 2007. As an actor I have worked extensively within the profession, with recent theatre credits including: MY COUNTRY (THE NATIONAL THEATRE), and AFRICAN GOTHIC (PARK THEATRE); featuring on programmes including KIRI, HOLBY CITY, THE LIVING AND THE DEAD, and FLEABAG, and in films including THE DEATH OF STALIN, THE CHAMELEON and PRIDE.

Availability: Weekdays, evenings and weekends, subject to availability.

Willing to travel: 30 miles

Experience: For the last 11 years I have taught acting and vocal skills to a wide range of students across a variety of organisations and ages, from teenagers up to retirees. I prepare students for drama school auditions, focusing on classical and contemporary monologues and audition technique. I specialise in RP and phonetics, accents, and effective use of the voice, alongside modern acting techniques and improvisation. I currently work on a freelance basis for a well known Performing Arts School, delivering classes to 300 students in a wide range of disciplines, and for an organisation providing acting classes for adults. I also work with those looking for help with accent reduction, public speaking and presentation in the workplace, improving positivity, confidence and self esteem.

I`m a firm believer that anyone can improve their acting, dramatic and vocal skills swiftly, given the right tools for the job, and I tailor my approach to each student in line with their experience, abilities, requirements and aspirations. I`m passionate about my work, and am friendly, easy going, and empathetic.

Among the techniques and skills I cover:
VOICE:
- Received Pronunciation (RP)
- Phonetics
- Elocution & accent reduction
- Dialects & accents
- Effective use of the voice
- Voice for the workplace
- Voice for public speaking and presentations

ACTING:
- Drama school auditions
- Characterisation
- Method
- scri pt exploration & interpretation
- Monologues
- Acting in Musical Theatre
- Acting for camera
- Improvisation
- Sight reading
- Audition technique
- Line learning

My hourly rate is inclusive of preparation work, travel, and email/phone support. Areas I cover include Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard, Aylesbury, Tring and more. I`m happy to travel to locations further afield, although an additional fee may be required. Discounts available for block booking.

RECENT FEEDBACK:
"I wanted to say how grateful I am for all the skills you have taught me. I feel so liberated - to be able to speak properly, hit the right sounds, articulate my words so that they are correct and can be understood by others" - Alan, Milton Keynes

"...just thought I`d let you know that following my auditions, I`ve been offered a scholarship at my chosen Performing Arts School studying Musical Theatre! Thank you for all your help with my audition preparation, I really can`t thank you enough!" - Lucy, Leighton Buzzard