Marc is a voice, speech, and accent coach based in Virginia/DC. He has over fifteen years of experience coaching voice and dialects. Marc teaches in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Mary Washington and is an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework® (2010), a Lessac Kinesensics Certified Trainer (2023), and a Certified Teacher of Knight-Thompson Speechwork (2024).
Background
I was initially drawn to theatre, especially voice and speech, through singing. I auditioned for a musical in my freshman year of college and theatre has been part of my life since then. I invested a lot of time in my singing voice as a college student but developed some harmful habits that made singing unpleasant for me.
When I became interested in reclaiming my vocal health, I sought out a workshop led by Catherine Fitzmaurice. That transformational experience led to continued practice and study, and finally to earning certification as an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework®.
As I began teaching university theatre, I also began teaching voice classes and coaching productions. To expand my knowledge and ability to teach and coach accents, I sought out Knight-Thompson Speechwork (KTS) training to enhance my coaching skills. I have continued my study of speech and accents since 2013 and in 2024, I earned certification as an Associate Teacher of Knight-Thompson Speechwork.
In 2021, I began exploring Lessac Kinesensics (LK), based on the work of Arthur Lessac. The Lessac concepts of self-teaching through sensing and feeling transformed my vocal health and expanded my vocal and physical range. These concepts are now key components of my teaching, coaching, and personal practice. I was designated as a Lessac Kinesensic Practitioner in 2021 and a Certified Trainer in 2023.
Today, I draw from all of these experiences as I work with actors to facilitate their embodiment of character through voice and accent.