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Voice and Speech
with Ryan O'Shea

MY APPROACH

From shut down to showing up to shining.

If you're an actor or speaker who feels a deep longing for greater connection—to characters, to casting, to your audience—but you find that your ability to express yourself is limited by your capacity to feel authentic ease and enjoyment when you're in the spotlight, then I'm here to help.

 

My approach combines classical voice and speech training tools and more contemporary tools for regulating the nervous system to help you move from being shut down—feeling out of control or like you have to over-control in order to perform; to showing up—developing techniques and practices for greater acting and  communication; to shining—integrating your voice and speaking skills so that you can let go and effortlessly express from your fullest, most authentic self.

"Working with Ryan, a magical place unfolds, a place of embodiment and ease, where learning happens organically and playfully. Ryan is grounded both in her extensive craft, from voice to accent, and a warm presence and openness to go with what the moment brings. Ryan brings a great sensitivity and enjoyment for nuance and complexity to the people she works with, reinforcing their qualities; and I would even call her a creative doula."

-Suramira Vos, actor-writer-producer

ABOUT RYAN O'SHEA

Ryan O’Shea (she/her) is a Los Angeles based voice, accent, and communication coach. She is a Certified Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework®, Knight-Thompson Speechwork®, and Organic Intelligence®. Ryan has combined her experience as an actor and coach to develop a holistic approach to voice and communication, with a particular focus on the intersection of voice and performance techniques with an understanding of how the nervous system affects voice and presence. Ryan has worked with everyone from performers to entrepreneurs to Executives of various backgrounds on voice, accents, public speaking, on-camera presence and the intersections in between.

Since certifying in Fitzmaurice Voicework in 2014, Ryan has led countless workshops, intro classes, and weekly classes in Fitzmaurice Voicework at her own studio. She has also led several workshops on behalf of the Fitzmaurice Institute, including teaching in the Los-Angeles Five-Day Intensive, co-teaching weekend workshops, and teaching in Dublin and Los Angeles at the Freedom and Focus Conferences. She is a trainer for the Los Angeles Fitzmaurice Voicework teacher certification, and also serves as a designated Mentor for Fitzmaurice Voicework teachers-in-training. Ryan has taught as a guest artist at Crash Acting with Benjamin Mathes, Helena Walsh Empowerment Studios, Side of the Road Studio with Crista Flanagan, Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop, Tom Todoroff Studio, UCLA, American Arts Film & Television Academy, Florida Atlantic University, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis), Purdue University, Depauw University, Indy Convergence, and others. She has also formerly served on the acting faculty of Studio School Los Angeles as the Head of Voice and Speech, The Art of Acting Studio, and at the University of Indianapolis Department of Theatre. Ryan received her MFA in Acting from Florida Atlantic University.

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Foundations of Voicework

An online, self-paced class for developing the foundations of YOUR voice.

SERVICES

Whether you're looking to free your breath and voice, perfect an accent, find more ease in your public speaking, or some combination, I offer tailored one-on-one coaching programs to help you meet your goals.


Foundations of Voicework is an online, self-paced course that includes all of the foundational material that I teach clients who are looking to develop greater voice technique. 
 


Formerly my "ongoing voice class," this is a monthly membership program that includes weekly guided voice classes, monthly Q&As, and monthly Master Classes for integrating voice techniques into your acting. 

Services

TESTIMONIALS

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