TRAIN TO TEACH LINKLATER VOICE WITH LOUIS
Louis Colaianni’s Voice & Speech Studio offers one-on-one training to actors and teachers in Phonetics, Speech, Accents & Dialects, Text, Classical Performance and Linklater Voice.
Coaching services for actors and production. Recent projects include dialect coaching for Trudie Styler in FX series POSE, Bill Murray in FRENCH DISPATCH, Don Cheadle as Miles Davis in the film MILES AHEAD, Craig Roberts in the Amazon Prime series RED OAKS, the cast of MANNAHATTA at Yale Repertory Theatre and BROKEN GLASS at Westport Country Playhouse.
Here are some testimonials from participants of recent Giving Voice: An Acting and Voice Workshops with Brian McManamon and Louis Colaianni
“An extraordinary class! I grew so much. I am a better actress and a far better listener. I have an incredible system now to create a three-dimensional character very quickly – even a real life one! I feel freer. I feel fuller. I trust myself more. I’m breathing better. And I feel reinvigorated by curiosity for craft and humanity and restored in my faith of the same.” — Sarah Corey
“By interviewing another human being and then embodying and ‘giving voice’ to them, this class is a crash course in radical empathy and creating character with nuance, dignity and truth. Brian and Louis are wonderful guides and create a space where being brave and creating sensitive work feels truly possible – a profound and gratifying experience!” – Jennifer Taher
“This class has transformed my purpose of why I act. I was able to use my voice and body to give life and uplift another person’s story. The class is a safe place to explore and discover, and no matter where you are on your journey, Brian and Louis are there to guide and support you. Also, I was wary about the Zoom platform but it did not take away from the experience at all! If you have any hesitation, don’t! You’ll gain so much as a person and artist!” – Lolade Agunbiade
“This class gave me tangible action steps towards becoming closer with a character; from there, I was able to be more confident and specific with my choices as well as develop a tremendous amount of empathy for a character. I was able to leave the class not only with a step-by-step process to take with me as I approach future characters, but with a stronger skill of listening and a deeper understanding that we all as humans want and need to be seen. I highly recommend this class.” – Sarah Joyce
“I can’t recommend this class enough. This class has made me a more dedicated and focused actor and a more connected version of myself. We were given space to simply breathe — to voice our own truths — and to gift our voice to another. Brian and Louis conduct each class, with humor, humility and honesty. Acting is personal and private, public and freeing. Brian and Louis give you the space to practice that brave turn with a community of like-minded artists wishing to do the same.” – Christopher Ellis
“Giving Voice is so much more than a speech and interview acting class. It turned the tiny Zoom boxes into portals to different worlds and reminded us that we are not alone. The class improved my ability as an actor to soften my self-judging habits and move to a loving balance of self and character acceptance. Please register for this class, Brian and Louis are the best team to lead you through this wonderful journey – Zhiyi Han
“By interviewing another human being and then embodying and ‘giving voice’ to them, this class is a crash course in radical empathy and creating character with nuance, dignity and truth. Brian and Louis are wonderful guides and create a space where being brave and creating sensitive work feels truly possible – a profound and gratifying experience!” – Jennifer Taher
“Brian and Louis are extremely knowledgeable and responsible with their students. They provided a safe but also challenging environment that gives students the time and place to explore. This class has to do with connection and relating. The unique circumstances of having this class virtually made the class even more powerful.” – Titus Van Hook
“This intensive–simply put–exceeded my expectations. A class I signed up for during the Covid lockdown proved to take me beyond the Zoom screen. It was truly hard for us to part at the end of class due to the enriching environment that kept us all connected throughout. I highly recommend this class. Gift this process to yourself. You won’t be disappointed. Louis and Brian are a dynamic duo.” – Stutii Guptaa
“This class changed my relationship to what we do as actors. Brian and Louis have a real talent for creating a space free from expectation and pressure that allows for the development of a technique that brings joy and ease into the performance process. The Zoom format never feels like an obstacle and rather allows the actors the ability to find comfort in their own space. If you’ve ever felt like your performances were the result of intense internal and external pressure, I highly recommend this workshop to help you explore a way of working that is light, easy and free.” – Reilly Willson
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