Interview with David Thorpe

Jen

Even though I've studied voice (singing) for years, I've never felt like I've had full control over my voice, and I've always struggled to apply the lessons I've learned while singing to my speaking voice. I really learned a lot about using my full body to produce sound.

Lester Thomas Shane

2019-08-01T13:21:52-04:00

https://lesterthomasshane.com/testimonials/jen/

Jillian

I loved the layout of this class. I’ve learned how to tackle a piece of text by scoring it, creating a glossary and rehearsing it…I loved the discipline and challenges that were consistent pieces of this classroom…

I want to thank you for making your classroom a professional environment that demands discipline and extreme focus. I really believe my voice and speech have grown this semester… You have pushed me to my best and made me aware of what I need to focus on for my exam plays and next semester. I’m very grateful to have been in your class.

Lester Thomas Shane

2019-07-31T21:01:03-04:00

I loved the layout of this class. I’ve learned how to tackle a piece of text by scoring it, creating a glossary and rehearsing it…I loved the discipline and challenges that were consistent pieces of this classroom… I want to thank you for making your classroom a professional environment that demands discipline and extreme focus. I really believe my voice and speech have grown this semester… You have pushed me to my best and made me aware of what I need to focus on for my exam plays and next semester. I’m very grateful to have been in your class.

https://lesterthomasshane.com/testimonials/jillian/

Kristin

Lester always made it clear as to what he was looking for and what he expected from us…This class really showed who does their work and who tries to breeze through…

Lester Thomas Shane

2019-07-31T20:59:46-04:00

Lester always made it clear as to what he was looking for and what he expected from us…This class really showed who does their work and who tries to breeze through…

https://lesterthomasshane.com/testimonials/kristin/

Scarlet

It was always made clear as to what was expected from us as well as the goals we were aiming for……I was scared that I wouldn’t be able to get a full grasp and understanding of the work and more importantly what I had to offer wasn’t enough. Thank you for proving me wrong. I greatly respect and admire your work and your devotion to the craft and hard work that goes behind it. It encourages me to always push myself, play, discover and simply ‘get on with it’.

Lester Thomas Shane

2019-07-31T20:58:36-04:00

https://lesterthomasshane.com/testimonials/scarlet/

Tosin

I just want to say thank you for teaching and supporting me! Every class we had you were so persistent in taking me beyond satisfactory and striving for excellence in my voice and speech in a short space of time. I wish you all the best and if I need any help or advice in regards to voice and speech you’ll be the first I contact! Thank you Lester. You are simply great at what you do.

Lester Thomas Shane

2019-07-31T20:57:13-04:00

https://lesterthomasshane.com/testimonials/tosin/

Kelsey

You’ve empowered me with lessons and confidence that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.

Lester Thomas Shane

2019-07-31T20:53:40-04:00

You’ve empowered me with lessons and confidence that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.

https://lesterthomasshane.com/testimonials/kelsey/

Zach

I feel I have learned more in the last year in your class than in most of my other classes combined.

Lester Thomas Shane

2019-07-31T20:52:53-04:00

I feel I have learned more in the last year in your class than in most of my other classes combined.

https://lesterthomasshane.com/testimonials/zach/

April Boyle

Dialect coach Lester Thomas Shane has done a superb job helping the cast master the heavy brogue and Baird’s set adds grittiness with blackened buildings and the ever-present mine looming in the distance.

Portland Press Herald – Billy Elliot

Lester Thomas Shane

2019-07-31T20:50:31-04:00

Portland Press Herald – Billy Elliot

https://lesterthomasshane.com/testimonials/april-boyle/

Jennifer

Thank you for the incredible generosity of spirit that every single one of your classes was taught with. You teach your students so much more than a phonetic alphabet and the mechanics of speech–you teach your students to value the voice they have to offer the world and that everyone has something to say worth listening to. You teach the importance and value of precision and care. That value should be placed not on the end product but on the effort and commitment given to get there. Thank you for that invaluable lesson.

Lester Thomas Shane

2019-07-31T20:47:01-04:00

https://lesterthomasshane.com/testimonials/jennifer/

Alba Quezada

I knew that you were special within the first 5 minutes that I observed your teaching over at AADA. I still cherish what I learned from you.

Associate Professor of Voice,
MFA Program The New School College of Performing Arts School of Drama

Lester Thomas Shane

2016-06-10T19:59:41-04:00

Associate Professor of Voice,
MFA Program The New School College of Performing Arts School of Drama

I knew that you were special within the first 5 minutes that I observed your teaching over at AADA. I still cherish what I learned from you.

https://lesterthomasshane.com/testimonials/686/

Lester Thomas Shane

Trailer for “Do I Sound Gay?”

Interview Transcript

Jen

Jillian

Kristin

Scarlet

Tosin

Kelsey

Zach

April Boyle

Jennifer

Alba Quezada