This is a unique, hands-on program to master the neutral American accent. It is designed especially for actors who are not native American English speakers. Thoroughly covering all sounds and aspects of the accent, the program allows the actor to learn the accent while simultaneously getting comfortable acting in the accent through weekly monologue performances. The goal is to make this way of speaking as natural and believable in the performances as possible. 

The first module revolves around creating awareness in the tongue, jaw, and lips, memorizing the sensations and placements of the sounds in order to prepare for change. Students are taught exercises to practice daily. 

The next seven modules work through different important consonant, vowel, and diphthong sound substitutions, first understanding them from the physical shape in the mouth, then from the feeling of this placement, and last by imitating a native speaker. Students will be equipped with exercises and monologues to master these sounds outside of class. 

The ninth and tenth modules teach simple strategies for word stress and intonation. Students are encouraged to apply these strategies in assigned homework. After that, students smooth over their new techniques with a more Americanized “flow” sound in the eleventh module.

In the final module, the coach will help strengthen each student’s weakest area, focusing on it in the final monologue. This monologue, like all the rest, will be self-taped outside of class and may be used to send to faculty members, coaches, and agents.