What I Do | Lori L. Engler

What does a dialect coach do?

I collaborate with actors and directors to bring authenticity and depth of character to theatrical storytelling through the exploration of speech and accents.

collaborate

I enjoy working together with a supportive team of creative professionals.

theatrical storytelling

I believe that embodied accent work makes stories come alive onstage for audiences.

actors & directors

I am a partner to help actors communicate the director's vision for the production.

exploration

I encourage actors to play and discover their own pathways into embodying an accent.

authenticity &
depth of character

I dig deep into the script and design accents with empathy and a focus on character.

speech & accents

I help actors communicate with confidence, whether it involves accents or other speech skills.