abigail as a text/dialect coach

as a text/dialect coach, i help directors finesse their vision for how the language of their show will sound-- whether that is from a dialect standpoint, or a textual standpoint. i also help actors refine & perfect their pronunciations, dialects, scansion, and any other textual thing they need a second pair of ears on!

i text coached my first ever solo, full length shakespeare production this past march! the two gentlemen of verona at uab, directed by santiago sosa.

"Abigail is a tremendous dialect coach! Their ear is astounding - they catch and correct even the slightest sound change. I really appreciate that meticulous attention to detail. They go above and beyond just the session, as well, by sending accent packets and audio recordings before meeting. I love that this is information I can always turn to going forward. And perhaps my favorite thing is that while Abigail ensures that your dialect work is strong, they never forget about your acting. They clearly value authentic acting as much as the sound changes. Will absolutely recommend to friends going forward!"

"Abigail text coached me through my first professional Shakespeare show. As an actor who is still very new to Shakespeare it was wonderful to work with someone so knowledgeable and encouraging. She is specific in her work, and creates a very safe and exploratory rehearsal environment. They helped me grow tremendously in both my technique & confidence!"

"Abigail does an incredible job making any piece of text tangible and achievable. They have the special ability to make a piece of text work for the actor rather than the other way around. They know how to make things specific for everyone they work with and ensure that everyone feels comfortable in their own voice."