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Accent & Dialect Masterclass -- Rebuilding Your Voice
I don't do accents -- I rebuild the architecture of speech. Jaw placement, tongue position, breath pattern, rhythm. We start with the International Phonetic Alphabet, then move to a specific accent of your choice. By the end, you won't be imitating -- you'll be THINKING in that accent. Tip: Record native speakers and transcribe what you HEAR, not what the words say.
Motivational Speaking Workshop -- Words That Move People
My commencement speeches have millions of views because I don't lecture -- I TELL STORIES. Every speech is a performance. Every performance is a truth. We work on structure, delivery, vulnerability, and the courage to say something real. Tip: If you're not a little afraid of what you're about to say, it's not worth saying.
August Wilson Complete Plays (Two-Volume Set)
The complete American Century Cycle -- ten plays spanning ten decades of Black American experience. My copies are marked up with director's notes, blocking ideas, and questions I still haven't answered. Wilson wrote this nation's story better than anyone. Start with Fences, end with Radio Golf.
Voice & Narration Workshop -- Making People Listen
I've narrated documentaries, audiobooks, and the voice of God himself. The secret? Slow down, breathe deeply, and mean every word. We work on resonance, pacing, and the art of reading text as if you're discovering it for the first time. Tip: Read the sentence silently first. Feel it. THEN say it aloud.
Neapolitan Cooking Class -- Cucina Povera e Ricca
I cook the food I grew up with in Pozzuoli -- pasta e fagioli, melanzane alla parmigiana, spaghetti con le vongole. Poor food made with dignity. I published two cookbooks because the kitchen is where I feel most myself. We cook for three hours and eat together. Tip: Never measure garlic. Measure with your heart.
Triumph Bonneville T120 (1968 Restoration)
The same model I jumped the wire fence on in The Great Escape (though I jumped it on a modified TR6 Trophy). This '68 Bonnie is fully restored -- 650cc parallel twin, beautiful chrome. Rental includes helmet, jacket, and a prayer that you bring it back in one piece.
Dance for Camera Workshop -- Choreographing for the Lens
Stage dance faces one direction. Camera dance exists in 360 degrees. I teach you to choreograph for angles, cuts, and tracking shots. We study the puddle-splashing in Singin' in the Rain and the ballet in An American in Paris. Tip: The camera is your dance partner. Don't ignore it.
Top Hat & Tails Costume Set (Screen-Quality Formal Wear)
White tie and tails, silk top hat, white gloves, patent leather shoes, and walking cane. The complete Fred Astaire look from Top Hat. Every piece is dance-functional -- the jacket moves with you, the shoes are flexible, the hat stays on during spins. Tip: Formal wear should make you stand straighter. If it doesn't, it doesn't fit.
Singing for Non-Singers -- Charm Over Range
Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, and the Gershwins all wrote songs specifically for my voice -- and I had barely one octave. The trick isn't range. It's phrasing, charm, and meaning every word. We work on selling a song with personality instead of power. Tip: If you can speak it convincingly, you can sing it.
Dancing in Heels Workshop -- Grace Under Pressure
I danced in three-inch heels on polished floors going backwards. It requires ankle strength, balance, and nerve. We start with low heels on a forgiving surface and work up. Tip: The heel hits the ground differently than a flat shoe -- you must relearn your weight placement from the ground up.
Kindness in the Industry Workshop -- Staying Human in Hollywood
This isn't an acting class. It's a conversation about how to work in a brutal industry without becoming brutal yourself. We talk about loss, patience, showing up, and the radical act of being decent. Small group, max 6. Tip: The person who has the least to prove usually has the most to offer.
Shakespeare Intensive -- King Lear and the Weight of Language
I've played Lear, Othello, Prospero, and Antony. Shakespeare terrifies actors because the language is dense. I teach you to find the human being inside the verse. We work on one soliloquy -- breath, thought, emotion, and the moment where the character breaks through the poetry. Tip: Shakespeare wrote for actors, not scholars. Speak it like a human being.
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