Kathleen Dunn – Muzingo

Associate professor of theatre practice in voice and movement
  • USC School of Dramatic Arts
Office: (310) 488-5468

Expertise Summary

Expert in vocal health issues, accents and voice.

Expertise

  • specialization in the various stages of the movie making process involving accents and voice: from role preparation, on set coaching, and after the movie is finished and dubbing is required in post production (ADR)
  • expertise in developing and strengthening the speaking voice
  • vocal health issues that occur in over-use and mis-use of the voice
  • two certifications in Speech and Accent Studies: Lessac voice and speech trainer and practitioner, and Colaianni speech teacher and phonetic practitioner

Additional Information

  • Worked for over fifteen years as a professional dialect coach for t.v./Film specializing in dialects, accents, speech and accent modification
  • Works for the tv and movie studios in Los Angeles: Weinstein Company, Marvel, Warner Brothers, Paramount, MGM, 20th Century Fox, ABC, Netflix, TNT, and USA
  • Works with E.R. doctors, Real Estate Agents,  and scientists in accent modification
  • MFA in Performance specializing in voice and movement