Accents, Dialects, & the Illusion of Perfection

This ones for my actors. On today's episode, I sit down with dialect coach Amani Dorn to discuss the difference between accents & dialects, the illusion of perfection, and personal style. We also enjoy a few rounds of a virtual improv to bring it all together. Tune in to learn a bit about being a professional actor.  Until next time, be a light an august light.  Character Breakdowns: Brianna: Female, 30-50, Any ethnicity. A southern pastor, who is strong-willed and outspoken. Annette: Female, 30s-40s, Black, An angry Christian mother, grieving the loss of her child. Erica: Black Female, 30s, Jamaican psychic herbalist with Mother Earth energy. Janet: 20s-40s, Any ethnicity, annoying pap photographer willing to do anything to get the shot. Male or Female, 40s, British newscaster. Ms. Williams: 45 to 60 years old, Black Female, rigid with little compassion for others. Obsessed with her job as a matchmaker. Flower: 40s, female, Black, music teacher Resources: www.AmaniDornDialects.com  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @TheAugust_Light. Follow Amani Dorn on Instagram @AmaniDornDialects. Need a personal stylish? Try Stitchfix and receive $25 off your first order with my referral link: https://www.stitchfix.com/invite/cd57skg57q?sod=w&som=c Theme music produced by L.B. ThatProducerGuy (B Sharp Entertainment)