September 2020 Update
Yep. Still here.
As we all know, most live theatre has ground to a screeching halt, and teaching acting has gone through some profound changes. After eight lovely years at MGA, regular teaching has now been taken on by new full-time staff as the Academy grows. So, freelancers like me aren't so much in demand. But, I will be a guest lecturer for workshops and/or projects as and when something comes along. I'm delighted. I've had a great time at MGA.
Accent and acting sessions continue; presently working online with Thomas Doherty, former MGA student, prepare for his role in the brand new Gossip Girl. He's in LA and I'm still in Edinburgh. A new experience for both of us. It's fun.
“Lynn has a palpable passion for her craft, that has not only benefited me in my work on screen, but has injected me with a fresh wave of desire to delve deeper into acting and ignited a greater inquisition into myself. Seldom do you find a teacher that possesses such knowledge and understanding of the art, and is able to transfer it accordingly onto an array of different performers.”
Thomas Doherty
Still hoping the 'new normal' will allow more work with young people, amateur groups, and professional theatres as before. Time will tell.
I will continue American accent coaching and acting sessions (for auditions or just to keep your creative juices flowing) online for the foreseeable future and face to face here in Edinburgh.
Price? £50 per session if you're working £35 per session if you're not.
A session is about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, I'll try to keep up to date here to remind people I'm still doing my thing(s)!
Stay well. Keep smiling.
Lynn
PS: Oh yes, must mention fabulous former QMU student, Gbemi Ikumelo, who has just won a BAFTA for creating, writing, co-directing and playing the three key parts in Brain In Gear. Soon to be a BBC TV series. Wow!
PROJECTS SINCE 2012
Accent Coach Chicago, Carousel, Miracle on 34th Street, It’s a Wonderful Life, Singin’ in the Rain Pitlochry Festival Theatre,
Accent Coach The Crucible, Long Day’s Journey into Night Royal Lyceum Theatre
Adjudicator Scottish Community Drama Association One Act PlayFestival (Edinburgh)
Accent Coach White Christmas Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
Accent Coach Female Version of the Odd Couple, Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me, Moonlight and Magnolias Perth Theatre
Accent Coach Arsenic and Old Lace, Little Shop of Horrors Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Accent Coach The Producers, Bat Boy, Bring it On MGA
Workshops with Moving Light Theatre Company and Edinburgh Theatre Arts
WHAT PEOPLE SAID:-
“It was really helpful having you along for your help with American accents. You were clear and concise in your instructions and in your handouts. Your tact and diplomacy throughout were noteworthy.”
Actor, Edinburgh Theatre Arts
“…spot on Brooklyn accents”
The Courier on Death of a Salesman at Perth Theatre in February 2011
“Very enjoyable, valuable course…unanimously well received and appreciated.”
“…it was a very high quality workshop and I felt I was being taught by the very, very best. I felt I was getting the same accent training as a professional actor. For me, I have a sound system to approach American accents. I felt that if I had to do a standard American, New York or Southern accent I have all the tools I need to be able to do it.” Eliza
Pitlochry Workshop
“I thought Lynn was great. She really seemed to know what we needed and gave us some simple but effective no-no’s and yes-yes’s that we can try and follow to get an authentic sounding show that’s still easy for the audience to understand.”
“…I’ve got definite pointers on what to be aware of to help get it right in the future.”
Big Village Theatre Company
“The great strength of this production was the consistency of the American accents through the whole cast for the entire play.”
The Adjudicator for the Aberdour Players
“Miller has a voice that resonates down the years,
a freshness and immediacy that seems timeless.
And in this production the voice is true and the
Brooklyn accents impeccable.”
Lothian Life
“…convincing Brooklyn accents and Miller’s vibrant
dialogue bring the characters’ cultural milieu to life.”
Informed Edinburgh
Reviews for A View from the Bridge at the Royal Lyceum Theatre