“Shane Ann cracked open text for me in a way no other teacher has before. Her specific techniques armed me with tools to tackle any and all types of language. No matter how difficult. Her work gives you a solid road map on how to unlock a scene through the language. And this kind of technique is invaluable in the …
“When I began Shane Ann’s voice and speech program I not only had a lisp but a New York accent. Of course that prevented me from auditioning for any roles other than “New Yawkas”. My voice was such a concern to me that I even found it difficult to speak in meetings with industry professionals. However, Shane Ann’ program provided …
“Shane Ann changed my world in terms of looking at difficult texts. I apply her vocal techniques to help me break down texts so that I can determine how to connect the thoughts. I was recently participating in a Director’s Retreat for The Drama League and received quite a few compliments on my scene from Measure for Measure. People kept …
“From the most heightened classical text to direct colloquial dialogue to commercial copy, Shane Ann’s techniques help the actor take any words (or noises and grunts for that matter) and have them communicate far more than what is on the page. She is an extremely dedicated and talented instructor who strives to clarify the smallest details while never losing sight …
“Shane Ann’s vocal techniques are so helpful in warming up, in rehearsal, and in performance. I have used her exercises to help make both the comedy as well as the plot clear in the Off-Broadway production of “The 39 Steps”, and I use much of her warm up techniques before every show. Being in a long running show means that …
“In order to have longevity in this career, and to work confidently and ease-fully, the professional actor must have the foundation of excellent voice and speech training and Shane Ann is the most exceptional teacher and coach one shall find. Her methods have helped my career and my work immeasurably – from decoding Shakespeare with joy to successfully booking and …
“I use Shane Ann’s techniques, professionally, more readily than anything else I’ve ever learned. I really do. The imaginative, playful, work is important, but the tools she helped me cultivate have been the keys to unlocking what is in there; putting it to use in the doing of acting. Her ‘stuff’ is the scaffolding through which character can be expressed. …
“Since I began my career in the theatre over twenty years ago I have studied under dozens of well-regarded teachers in various theatre disciplines and Shane Ann is one of the best in her field. When I first met her I was struck by two things – her unusual generosity of spirit and the clarity of her lessons. She exudes …
“As an actor, my voice is an indispensable tool to express emotion and character. Shane Ann helped me find my voice. Her dedication to and support of her students is unparalleled. Through her voice and speech program, the actor finds the different shades of his voice and learns to use it effectively and honestly.” – Dinh Doan Dinh Doan Credits …
“The technical skills Shane Ann imparted to me were vast: exercises to ground my voice, strengthen my breathing, improve my resonance, heighten my ability to use melody, and volume and to make sense of intricate textual passages. But her teaching extends to much broader realms than just the technical. She has a deep love of language and is fiercely committed …