Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.
Samuel Johnson
dramaturgy
research and text analysis for writers
For Law and Order: SVU: Advised the writers on “Hondureñismos” (Honduran colloquialisms). My research was used to construct an important clue for the episode titled “911,” which first aired October 2005 on NBC.
For Cheer from Chawton: A Jane Austen Family Theatrical: Worked closely with playwright to correct anachronisms, clarify points, improve structure and focus, trim and tighten text.
research and text analysis for directors and producers
Nobody, not even Lincoln Center, offers more bang-for-buck subscriber services than the Mint. […]
Amy Stoller’s well-researched program notes are especially helpful in picking up Granville-Barker’s imbedded criticisms of this Edwardian period in England’s mercantile history.
Marilyn Stasio, Variety
on The Madras House
As usual, this production fulfills the Mint’s mission to add an educational and enriching component to their effort to call attention to neglected plays. Besides coaching the actors, dramaturge and dialect expert Amy Stoller has added some interesting notes on the speech of these characters to the program notes. They include a whole page of excerpted bits of dialogue with explanatory commentary.
Elyse Sommer, CurtainUp
on The Widowing of Mrs Holroyd
Here’s a detailed example of the kind of services I can provide:
For Soldier’s Wife, I prepared extensive written and audio materials for the director and cast on …
… and much more, including the recording of a special oral history with a real-life WWII soldier’s wife.
research and text analysis for other industry professionals
Amy Stoller’s research skills and creative teaching enable those who are her clients and those who are her colleagues to trust her insights, wisdom and practicality, not to mention her sense of humor. We are blessed to have her in the voice trainer profession.
BettyAnn Leeseberg-Lange
Voice/Speech/Dialect/Text Coach
Founding Member, Voice and Speech Trainers Association
I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for all you do for the speech & voice community, and specifically to say thanks for the resources you most recently provided me. Your passion for this art, craft, and science are evident and contagious, and I want you to be sure you know the level of excellence you are both contributing to, and encouraging in others. You are appreciated. Many thanks once more!
Mary McDonald-Lewis
Voice Actor/Dialect Coach
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