About this podcast
You want to be a Working Actor but when it comes to building a sustainable career it takes more than just talent to get you there.
If you're an Actor born outside of the U.S. and you want to increase your auditions and opportunities then you will need to master the American accent in order to book U.S. roles.
The problem is most Actors struggle maintain the accent in performance or think about the accent during their audition.
There are tons of U.S. projects filming in Australia, NewZealand, Canada & The UK. Which means the path to Hollywood looks very different for today's Actor. The good news is you don't need to be in Hollywood to build a career working on U.S. projects.
Join your host, Katherine Beck (American Voice/Dialect Coach & Voiceover Actor) for a 'behind the scenes' look into all aspects of the U.S. Film/TV industry and what it really takes to master the American accent, nail the U.S. auditions & book those dream U.S. roles. What separates you from the thousands of other Actors is mindset, skillset and strategy and that's exactly what we will cover in this podcast.
Katherine has helped hundreds of Actors book U.S. auditions, callbacks and roles. Now it's your turn. Get past your doubts, wondering 'will I ever master the American accent' to FINALLY feeling confident performing with an Authentic American accent.
Get tips on how to perform with an American accent, listen to interviews from working actors & industry professionals and get the inspiration you need to continue to follow your dreams so you can thrive as a Working Actor in this biz we call Showbiz.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 120 episodes
- Don’t Lose Your Accent on Set: 5 Tips Every Non-U.S. Actor Needs · 10 min · Episode 121You’ve booked the U.S. role, you’re on set, and the pressure is on. But can you trust your American accent when the cameras start rolling? After working as a dialect coach on…
- U.S. Productions Are Filming Near You. Are You Ready to Book the Role? · 11 min · Episode 120The next U.S. role you want could be filming closer to home than you think. But will you be ready when the audition arrives? With more American productions shooting…
- From Narnia to Hollywood: William Moseley on Expanding His Career with an American Accent · 50 min · Episode 119What does it really take to expand your acting career beyond your home country? In this behind-the-scenes conversation, William Moseley shares how mastering the American accent…
- 10 Things Every Actor Should Know Before Working with a Dialect Coach on Set · 20 min · Episode 118Ever wondered what a dialect coach wishes every actor knew before stepping onto set? After spending the past few months coaching actors on major U.S. feature films, I've noticed…
- The Most Effective Way to Maintain an Authentic American Accent in Performance · 14 min · Episode 117Let's get something straight. If you're auditioning for film & TV roles that require a Standard American accent, chances are you are not losing the role because you lacked…
- How to Finally Feel Confident Auditioning for U.S. Roles · 15 min · Episode 116You can’t feel confident in your U.S. auditions if you don’t fully trust your American accent. That's why in this episode, I’m breaking down what actually needs to change so you…
- From Audition to Set: How a Dialect Coach Prepares You for a U.S. Role · 22 min · Episode 115Ever wondered what actually happens behind the scenes when an actor works with a dialect coach? In today’s episode, I’m taking you step-by-step through the full process, from the…
- Why Mimicry Is Stopping You from Mastering the American Accent · 10 min · Episode 114Think mimicry is the key to sounding American? It’s actually what’s holding you back. Most actors try to master the American accent by copying it but that’s exactly what’s…
- 5 Steps to Sound Authentically American for Your Next U.S. Audition · 12 min · Episode 113Most actors are taught the American accent but not how to free the accent in performance. After working with thousands of actors, I’ve noticed what works and what doesn’t. In…
- 5 Telltale Signs Your American Accent Isn’t Ready to Book U.S. Roles · 16 min · Episode 112Are you unknowingly sabotaging your U.S. auditions with subtle accent mistakes? In this episode, you'll discover the most common signs that your American accent is holding you…
- Inside the Actor’s Journey: Freya Adams on Crafting a Hollywood Career · 39 min · Episode 111What does it really take to make it as an actor in Hollywood? In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented Freya Adams, best known for her lead role in Advantageous…
- Why Your Thoughts Could Be Sabotaging Your Accent · 15 min · Episode 110Did you know your thoughts could be the very thing holding back your American accent? In this episode, we’ll explore how mindset directly influences the way you sound and why…
- Accent Review: Hugh Laurie's Audition For The TV Series, House · 8 min · Episode 109Ever wondered how some actors nail a believable American accent? Hugh Laurie’s House audition is a perfect example. In this episode, we go behind the scenes to analyze Hugh…
- Is Your American Accent Really Ready for U.S. Auditions? · 11 min · Episode 108You might think your accent is good enough to audition for U.S. roles but is your accent set-ready for U.S. roles? In this episode, I walk you through a self-assessment to find…
- Nail the U.S. Zoom Callback: Do’s, Don’ts, and How to Perform Your Best · 16 min · Episode 107A Zoom callback can be one of the most nerve-wracking experiences for any actor, especially with the added pressure of performing with an American accent. In this episode, I…
- Why Inauthentic Actors Struggle with an Authentic American Accent · 17 min · Episode 106Are you showing up authentically or are you prone to hiding? In this episode, I explore the hidden connection between authenticity in your life and how believable your American…
- Accent Review: Nicole Kidman in Big Little Lies · 8 min · Episode 105Think A-list actors never slip up in their American accent? Think again. In this episode, I break down Nicole Kidman’s accent in Big Little Lies and reveal what I hear when I…
- The Truth About Your U.S. Reel (And Why It’s Not Working) · 13 min · Episode 104Think your U.S. reel is helping you get U.S. auditions? Think again. because it might actually be hurting your chances of getting U.S. auditions and even booking U.S. roles. In…
- Do you know why you’re not booking U.S. roles? · 11 min · Episode 103You’ve landed a big U.S. audition. It's your dream role. The problem is... the moment you hit record, your confidence disappears. Why does your accent drop out in performance?…
- The right way to practice to achieve a flawless American accent · 17 min · Episode 102Could you be practicing your American accent the wrong way? Most actors rely on outdated methods that don’t lead to an authentic American accent. In this episode, I’ll reveal the…
