​SPEECH ARTS AND DRAMA TRAINING/PRIVATE ACTING
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Improve your:
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public speaking
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diction
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voice projection and tone
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command of the English language
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knowledge of literature and literary styles
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storytelling
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comedic skills
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confidence
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communication of your singing
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monologues
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​gain a teaching certificate
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Quoted from the RCM Speech Arts and Drama Syllabus
"Everyone needs a voice. The ability to speak with power, clarity, and confidence is one of the best tools for success in today’s world. The study of speech arts and drama develops communication skills and nurtures creativity and artistic expression. The training provides enrichment in the arts and teaches skills that transfer to every aspect of life. Students learn to use their voices to speak clearly and with purpose. Training in speech arts and drama encompasses not only the art of speaking through the interpretation and performance of literature and drama, but also training in both public speaking and improvisational skills. Speech arts and drama studies appeal to a broad spectrum of people. Many become involved because of a love of literature and a passion for acting, speaking, and performing. Many recognize the value of training the speaking voice and developing effective, confident communication skills".
Instructor
Liam Eric Dawson
Liam Eric Dawson is an emerging theatre director, creative producer and performer originally
from Newfoundland. Being fromNewfoundland he has had the opportunity to work in most
aspects of theatre. From performance to set/props builder, creative team to media creator and
U-Haul driver perfeccionado. He’s done it all! As a creator, Liam is detail oriented. He pushes the boundaries of the physical space, discovers joy, tension and the ridiculousness of the world of the show.
Over his career Liam has had the opportunity to work with and be taught by the likes of Ann
Hodges, Jeannette Lambermont-Morey, Steve Ross, Brad Hodder, Paul Wilson to name only
a few.
Selected credits include:
Acting: No Change In The Weather (Terra Bruce/Mirvish), Twelfth Night: The Musical
(Theatre Sheridan- Actor & Asst Director), Salt-Water Moon (Baccalieu Players- Actor &
Director), Annie (Gussied Up), The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, A Midsummer Night’s
Dream (Perchance Theatre).
Direction: Hansel & Gretel (No Strings Theatre- Assistant & Remount Director) The Murder
of Alfreda Pike (Walnut Productions- Upcoming), Thunderor: A Rock Opera (Boonsdale
Productions), Lobby Hero, Voices of Tomorrow (Icarus Theatre).
Liam is a graduate of Sheridan College's prestigious Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance
program, with a focus in directing. As a dyslexic, he hopes to help and inspire other
neurodivergent creators to achieve their dreams. Liam is Artistic Director of Walnut
Productions and was co-founder of Icarus Theatre.
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Areas of focus: Audition Preparation, Acting Through Song and Text, Vocal Performance, Kiwanis Preparation, Music Analysis, Theatre & Performance History, Character Development, And more...
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