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Wayne State University

Michael J Barnes

Royal Oak, MI 48067-2917

305-528-6799

michael@vocal-ease.net

Additional Information

Preferred Name

Michael J Barnes

Correct Pronouns

he/him

Bio

I have been working as a voice, speech, accent, and text coach for over three decades and have had the good fortune of working with amazing actors, professionals, theatre companies, filmmakers and vocal health . I love nothing more than helping people unlock their voice in a way that it communicates their uniqueness as a person--whether it be playing a role or in their everyday or professional life; I find fascination in utilizing techniques to make certain that they are accessing their voice in a healthy manner; I prize the times I help an actor bring to life difficult theatrical texts, and I revel in helping someone find new ways of using their speech to accurately speak in another accent.

I draw upon the many studies listed below but also my experiences in working with some amazing performers and directors. These range from textual studies, studies in communication sciences, theatrical voice production, speech production, and singing. Additionally, I also work as a stage director and performer. All of these are a part of my toolbox for coaching and training people on their communications journey.

www.vocal-ease.net

Primary Professional Affiliation/Institution

Wayne State University

Primary Affiliation Title

Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance; Associate Professor

Secondary Professional Affiliation/Institution

Fitzmaurice Institute

Secondary Affiliation Title

Director of Technology

Degrees

MFA, Voice Coaching & Training - The National Theatre Conservatory
BFA, Performance - the University of Oklahoma

Applicable Training and Certifications

Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice VoiceWork

Cambridge University, Summer Studies Certification in Shakespeare Studies

Estill VoiceTraining

Areas of Specialization

1:1 Coaching

Acting

Corporate Coaching/Trainings

Directing

Group Coaching/Workshops

Pedagogy

Public Speaking

Shakespeare

Speech & Dialects

Transgender Coaching

Voiceover

Professional Organization Affiliation(s)

Association for Theatre in Higher Education
Theatre Communications Group
International Phonetic Association
Actors Equity

How would you describe your career stage?

Established

In which of the following areas do you regularly work?

Academia

Business/Corporate Coaching

Theatrical Coaching

Film/TV Coaching

Private Coaching

Other (please specify in the "comment" box below)

IMDB (www.imdb.com) User Handle:

1932805

About the Artist (www.abouttheartist.com) User Handle:

452719-michael-j-barnes

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