Jennifer White

A WARM WELCOME

17/5/2020

Hi, I'm Jennifer

Jennifer White Dialect Coach Sydney Australia

At Globe Theatre, London

Welcome and thanks for popping in to my Blog.

Here you'll find further details about my work ... from film, TV, theatre, musicals & events; to showreels of my coaching credits; theatre reviews; testimonials from lovely folks I've had the pleasure of working with or for; through to the official trailers for my film and television productions.

You can browse by Categories or by month on the right. I hope they bring you inspiration ☀️

Jennifer

VOICE OVERS

16/5/2020

Teaching the art of voice acting

I'm spending a joyous few months teaching at Australia's renowned National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney.

I teach on two of their full time degrees - with the 3rd Year Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) students and the Masters of Fine Arts (Voice) students, as well as on two part time diploma courses - the Diploma of Stage & Screen Performance and the Diploma of Music Theatre.

Earlier this year with the 3rd Year Actors and now currently with the two Diplomas, I have the pleasure of teaching them the art of voice-overs, character and animation voices. It's one of my favourite areas to teach professional actors as they discover and unlock their vocal range, freedom and sense of play. Always a fun day at the office!

It reminds me of the joy I had when working as the Dialect Coach on the feature film "Peter Rabbit". I coached our cast not only in their dialects as the human characters, but also some the voices for some of the animated characters. Such a wonderful job! Here's the trailer for your listening pleasure.

Peter Rabbit

Dialects: London, Scottish (Glasgow), Cumbrian, Cockney and animation/character voices
Producers: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures, Animal Logic & Screen Australia
Director: Will Gluck
Further details: IMDB

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DIALECT COACHING: FILM

16/4/2020

"I Am Woman" directed by Unjoo Moon

In October 2018, I'd just wrapped ADR work on the animated film "Wonder Park" for Paramount Pictures, and I was asked by Goalpost Pictures if I would be the Dialect Coach on their film that was about to shoot in Sydney. As soon as I heard the synopsis, it was a heartfelt YES!

The film was "I Am Woman", directed by Unjoo Moon, and it's the story of Australian singer Helen Reddy.

In 1966, Helen landed in New York with her three-year-old daughter, a suitcase and $230 in her pocket. Within weeks she was broke.

Within months she was in love. Within five years she was one of the biggest superstars of her time. An icon of the 1970s feminist movement, she wrote the Grammy Award-winning song "I Am Woman" which galvanised a generation of women to fight for change and has become an anthem for women's equality. This is her story.

Look out for it in cinemas in 2020. It's a film I'm very proud to have been a part of.

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TESTIMONIALS: ACTORS

29/3/2020

FILM & TELEVISION

YVONNE STRAHOVSKI

Coached for: "Stateless", 6-part TV drama series co-produced/created by Cate Blanchett (German dialect), and taught dialects as an actor at drama school in Australia.

Yvonne is known worldwide for her breathtaking performance as Serena Joy Waterford in "The Handmaid's Tale": IMDB

"Jennifer White is the consummate professional in all areas of her work. She approaches her coaching with extreme detail and finesse and has an abundant knowledge of all things dialect coaching. I have known Jennifer for many, many years and absolutely trust her to take on any dialect and relay the information with precision and ease. I have been lucky enough to have both been taught by Jennifer in dialects at drama school at the start of my career and worked with her professionally in the industry, and I highly recommend working with her."

DAMON HERRIMAN

Coached for: Clint Eastwood's "J. Edgar" (German/Bronx accent), Nash Edgerton's "Mr InBetween" (mixed Australian/Italian accent), Russell Crowe's "The Water Diviner" (Dublin accent), Steven Soderbergh's "Tot Mom" (multiple American accents), and Brendan Cowell's "The Outlaw Michael Howe" (Yorkshire accent).

Damon is known worldwide for her transformative performances including as Charles Manson in both "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" and "Mindhunter", and as Dewey Crowe in "Justified": IMDB

"When I was cast in Clint Eastwood's film "J. Edgar" as a German who'd spent eight years in the Bronx, I knew I'd need a pretty amazing dialect coach to help me pull it off! Jennifer came highly recommended and she did not disappoint. Not only does she make you feel completely at ease, but her attention to detail; her research; her ear for accents; her ability for not only hearing but speaking accents - are all second to none. Could not have done it without her."

JEREMY LINDSAY TAYLOR

Coached for: TV drama series "Playing for Keeps" (voice work), the two part biopic miniseries "Olivia Newton John: Hopelessly Devoted to You" (North Carolina accent), and for castings.

Jeremy is well-known for his magnetic performances in "Underbelly", "Romper Stomper", "Barracuda", "Offspring", and "Puberty Blues": IMDB

"The first thing I do when I land a gig or a screen test is pick up the phone and dial the masterful Jennifer White. Jennifer has a gift, and that gift is genuine love and passion for artists and their lifelong journey discovering their craft. Be it a dialect session or discovering a character's voice, Jennifer brings an infectious joy and humility that cuts right through any self doubt, giving us the tools to be the best we can be ... and believe it!!!! I have grown as a man and as an actor since meeting this incredible woman and am honoured to call her a friend."

MAYA STANGE

Coached for Foxtel's award winning TV drama series A Place to Call Home (Season 6)

Maya is well-known for her captivating performances in "Love Child", "Killing Ground" and "Garage Days": IMDB

"I worked with Jennifer on creating an English accent for my character on 'A Place To Call Home'. I absolutely loved Jennifer's approach, which not only helped me to perfect the dialect, but was key in creating, developing and fully inhabiting the voice of my character. Because of her acting background, and her finely attuned intuition, Jennifer has an ability to organically guide you into the sounds, melody and feel of the dialect, so that it creeps up on you, until you suddenly find that you have it - no effort, no strain, almost by osmosis! I would highly recommend Jennifer and look forward to working with her again."

ZOE VENTOURA

Coached for: Nadia Tass' film "Fatal Honeymoon" (Alabama accent) and the pilot for Channel 7 Television's long running series "Packed to the Rafters" (London accent)

Zoe is well-known for her powerful and heartfelt performances in "Underbelly", "Hyde & Seek" and "Wild Boys" : IMDB

"I found her to be a very thorough and proficient teacher with a positive and friendly manner. She not only gives clear and constructive information and feedback, but also integrates the dialect with work on the character itself, which I found to be enormously helpful. Feedback from the production team was very positive. They thought the accent was flawless and perfectly suited to the character. As a dialect coach I can't recommend her highly enough, and have already done so to anyone who asks."

JESSE RICHARDSON

Coached for: independent film A Godless Country (1800s Irish accent)

"Before working with Jennifer I had little confidence in taking on an accent. Within a few short sessions however, she had demystified the entire process whilst providing positive and supportive guidance every step of the way. This was fundamental. Each tiny step was encouraged. My confidence grew rapidly as we progressed. Jennifer not only assisted me with the accent, but with my character's speech patterns in general which lead to important cultural and thematic discoveries. By the time cameras rolled, I felt so confident in my preparation I barely realised I was employing an accent at all. I was simply "being" - and that is the mark of being prepared by a great coach. Thanks Jennifer!"

Visit the Categories tabs on the right for further Testimonials
from actors, directors, events directors & organisations

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DIALECT COACHING: TELEVISION

2/3/2020

"STATELESS": Co-produced/created by Cate Blanchett

Yvonne as Sofie Werner

Thrilled that "Stateless" started airing last night on ABC TV.

It's the 6 part TV drama series that I worked on in 2019 as Dialect Coach. Directed by Emma Freeman and Jocelyn Moorhouse, the series is co-produced/created by Cate Blanchett with producers Matchbox Pictures, Dirty Films and ABC TV at the helm.

The formidable cast includes Yvonne Strahovski, Cate Blanchett, Dominic West, Asher Keddie, Fayssal Bazzi, Jai Courtney, Marta Dusseldorp and Darren Gilshenan.

Inspired by true events, it tells the stories of a woman escaping a cult, a refugee fleeing with his family, a father trapped in a dead-end job, and a bureaucrat on the verge of a national scandal who all find their lives intertwined in an immigration detention centre.

The series will air for 6 consecutive Sundays on ABC TV in Australia from 1st March 2020, and will be on Netflix later in the year for international viewing. A powerful and important story for our times about the toll on everyone connected to immigration detention centres.

IMDB LINK

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TESTIMONIALS: ACTORS

29/2/2020

THEATRE & MUSICAL THEATRE

HAYDEN TEE

Coached for: his auditions which led to his successful casting as Miss Trunchbull in "Matilda The Musical" on London's West End. Coached for: musicals "Titanic" (British accent) and "Only Heaven Knows" (Southern American accent) in Sydney.

Hayden is known worldwide for his powerhouse performances as Javert in "Les Misérables" on Broadway, London's West End, Australia & Dubai. Website

"I have known Jennifer White both professionally and personally for over thirteen years.

She is always incredibly helpful on both big commercial productions when we have had detailed rehearsal periods and last minute sessions for auditions.

A number of roles I have booked are owed to my work with Jennifer. I cannot recommend her enough."

TARA MORICE

Coached for Sydney Theatre Company's two part epic Australian play "The Harp In The South" (Irish accent) and for castings.

Tara is loved worldwide for her moving performance as Fran in Baz Luhrmann's film "Strictly Ballroom": IMDB

Tara Morice (right)

"Jennifer always provides the exact help I need to fully express my character through their particular voice and accent, and her lessons are invaluable to me.”

PAUL CAPSIS

Coached for: the Australian touring play "The Resident Alien" as famous English writer/performer Quentin Crisp, and the musicals "Rocky Horror Show" (Riff Raff voice) and "Cabaret" (German accent), both directed by Gale Edwards.

Paul is revered for his fearless, fabulous and deeply moving performances in "Head On", "Angela's Kitchen" and "Carlotta", as well as his vocal mastery in imitating the voices of Judy Garland, Billy Holiday and Janis Joplin: IMDB and Website

"I have worked with Ms Jennifer White a few times over the years. On the Rocky Horror show in 2008 and most recently on the voice and delivery of the iconic Englishman Quentin Crisp. On this production of The Resident Alien, I worked with Ms White privately one on one. She not only helped me find the way into speaking like Mr Crisp, but also helped me into understanding the cultural delivery of a man who existed outside my living time frame.

Working with her was one of the most enjoyable and educational experiences of my long career. Playing such a known figure from history with such a specific way of speaking was totally daunting and challenging for me at the outset but Ms White gave me all the tools and the production was a success and has toured nationally to wide acclaim across Australia.

I owe Ms Jennifer White a huge debt of thanks for her patience, her wonderful teaching skills, her warmth, her humour and above all her generosity. I cannot recommend her enough!!!!!!!"

Visit the Categories tabs on the right for further Testimonials
from actors, directors, events directors & organisations

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DIALECT COACHING: MUSICALS

12/2/2020

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY

Some shows come along as a Dialect Coach that are a beautiful gift from start to finish.

Today I started work as Dialect Consultant for the musical "The Bridges of Madison County" at the Hayes Theatre Company here in Sydney. My dear friend Neil Gooding is directing, and co-producing with Matthew Henderson.

Neil and I have known each other for 20 years since I acted in the first show of his production company back in 2000. It was the Stephen Sondheim musical "Assassins" and I played Sara Jane Moore, alongside my actor friends James Millar and Luke Joslin.

Since then I've been the Dialect Coach on every show Neil has directed and/or produced so "The Bridges of Madison County" is a beautiful one to celebrate our 20th year of friendship and collaborations.

Not only that, this cast is filled with many exquisite musical theatre actors who I've known for a long time, performed with, trained at drama school with, coached in other productions, and one of them I taught when she was at drama school.

Such a gift to guide them all through the dialects of Iowa, Texas and Italy ... and to ride out to the Roseman Bridge with Robert and Francesca!

Catch the show at the Hayes Theatre from 11 March 2020 for 5 weeks. I can guarantee you'll cheer on the talents of Kate Maree Hoolihan, Ian Stenlake, Anton Berezin, Beth Daly, Michael Beckley, Katie McKee, Zoe Ioannou and Grady Swithenbank.

https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/the-bridges-of-madison-county/

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VOICE OVERS

10/2/2020

Training actors in the art of vocal acting

Today's Day 1 of teaching a group of 3rd Year acting degree students in the art of voice-overs and I'm so looking forward to it!

Before I became a coach, I worked for nearly 20 years as a professional actor, musical theatre singer and a voice-overs artist. I was the voice of brands including NRMA, AMP, Kennards Hire, Prouds Jewellers and many more so it's a joy to pass on the knowledge and experience I've gleaned in the booth and behind the mic.

We're teaming up with the wonderful Casting and Sound Design team at Rumble Studios here in Sydney so the actors get the highest level of training they can both in class and in the studio.

A joyous term planned, we'll be working on commercial reads (soft sells, hard sells, testimonials and more), as well as documentary, audiobooks, character voice, animation and dialects. Talk about a great day at the office!

Voice-overs is an incredibly detailed art form covering everything from all the details of voice work (placement, rhythm, melody, intonation, vowels, consonants etc.), mixed in with brand marketing. Voice, psychology and branding ... three of my favourite fields all in one!

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TRAILERS: FILM & TELEVISION

30/1/2020

STATELESS
Dialect Coach

Dialect: German
Producers: Matchbox Pictures, Dirty Films (Cate Blanchett & Andrew Upton) & ABC TV
Directors: Emma Freeman and Jocelyn Moorhouse
Further details: IMDB

I AM WOMAN
Dialect Coach

Dialects: New York (Bronx & Queens), Californian and General American
Producer: Goalpost Pictures
Director: Unjoo Moon
Further details: IMDB

PETER RABBIT
Dialect Coach

TOP END WEDDING
Dialect Coach to Huw Higginson

Dialect: Broad Australian
Producers: Goalpost Pictures
Director: Wayne Blair
Further details: IMDB

A PLACE TO CALL HOME (SEASON 6)
Dialect Coach to Maya Stange

Dialect: Standard British (1950s)
Producers: Foxtel & Channel 7
Directors: Jeremy Sims, Catherine Millar and Amanda Brotchie
Further details: IMDB

JASPER JONES
Dialogue Coach (ADR)

Producers: Madman Entertainment
Director: Rachel Perkins
Further details: IMDB

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DIALECT COACHING: WORKSHOPS

12/1/2020

Coaching a 2 day workshop in Tasmania

What a beautiful way to spend the weekend!

I've just come home to Sydney after 3 lovely days in Hobart, Tasmania. My dear friend and client, actor Lisa Gormley, runs TasCasting (the local casting agency) and also the training school Acting True.

Lisa and I have known each other for years since she starred in "Home & Away" and I was her private Dialect Coach for all her international film auditions. So of course when she asked me to come down and run a 2 day "Intro to Dialects" workshop, it was a joyous YES!

Two full days exploring 4 accents with 14 gorgeous actors ... General American and Southern American on Day 1, then across the oceans on Day 2 to explore Standard British/RP and Cockney. Lots of fun and laughter was had, that's for sure!

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Hi, I'm Jennifer

Jennifer

Teaching the art of voice acting

Peter Rabbit

J E N N I F E R W H I T E

"I Am Woman" directed by Unjoo Moon

J E N N I F E R W H I T E

FILM & TELEVISION

YVONNE STRAHOVSKI

DAMON HERRIMAN

JEREMY LINDSAY TAYLOR

MAYA STANGE

ZOE VENTOURA

JESSE RICHARDSON

J E N N I F E R W H I T E

"STATELESS": ​Co-produced/created by Cate Blanchett

J E N N I F E R W H I T E

THEATRE & MUSICAL THEATRE

HAYDEN TEE

TARA MORICE

PAUL CAPSIS

J E N N I F E R W H I T E

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY

J E N N I F E R W H I T E

Training actors in the art of vocal acting

J E N N I F E R W H I T E

STATELESSDialect Coach

I AM WOMANDialect Coach

PETER RABBITDialect Coach

TOP END WEDDING​Dialect Coach to Huw Higginson

A PLACE TO CALL HOME (SEASON 6)Dialect Coach to Maya Stange

JASPER JONESDialogue Coach (ADR)

J E N N I F E R W H I T E

Coaching a 2 day workshop in Tasmania

J E N N I F E R W H I T E

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Dialect Coach to Huw Higginson

A PLACE TO CALL HOME (SEASON 6)
Dialect Coach to Maya Stange

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Dialogue Coach (ADR)