Today my guest on Hometown to Hollywood is The Actor’s Dialect Coach, Scott Alan Moffitt.
Scott teaches both an introductory and an ongoing class in dialects at the Young Actors Space, which is located in Los Angeles. He is also available for one-on-one coaching via Skype or here in LA.
We had a fun and fascinating conversation around how Scott teaches actors dialects and accents, and the importance of accents and dialects as special skills to increase an actor’s chance of booking roles. We even got into the social implications of certain dialects, which is something everyone experiences, whether they are an actor or not. Scott uses the International Phonetic Alphabet, also known as the IPA in his classes and coaching.
There are so many universal truths in this interview, and one of the biggest is the importance of talent and being right for the role. You can’t know if you’re right for the role, but you can work on your talent. Similarly, you can’t know what opportunities will come your way, but you can do your best to increase your odds by understanding how the industry works, and being as well prepared for success as you can.
If you need help getting your young actor started in the industry safely and successfully, or moving through a stuck spot, book a consultation with me online or in Los Angeles. One session can save you thousands of dollars and months or years of time.
Some of my favorite quotes from our conversation:
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EP 131: Jillian Clare, Actor, Director, Producer
EP 130: Jody Margolin Hahn, Director
EP 129: Mike Manning, Actor & Producer
EP 128: Sherry Kayne, Talent Manager
EP 127: Patrick Fabian, Actor
EP 126: Steven Vincent, VP Music & Soundtracks at Disney Branded TV
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EP 124: Matthew Del Negro: Actor, Author, Podcast Creator
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EP 122: Sydney James Harcourt, Actor
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