Dialect is always a major consideration when doing a piece such as Streetcar. Of course, I always look for clear authentic dialect development... you know, forming the words and sounds naturally; not mimicking; listening to people of the local area and learn all the formation and resonation points. But, the question is what level of dialect should we approach.
In a small regional show such as this one, we should not over do it or over think it. A true and honest hint of the dialect will be our primary goal...
Many of the actors came into the rehearsals with a hint of authenticity in their dialect already, while others brought a general southern drawl into the work. Over the next few weeks, we will be working to localize the southern and accentuate the already developing accents.
Here is a little NPR tidbit to get everyone started...
NPR New Orleans Dialect
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