Rockford Sansom, PhD, MFA, is a voice trainer and theatre professor. As a voice coach, he has worked with actors Off-Broadway and in regional theatres, Fortune 100 CEOs, United Nations officials, active members of the U.S. Congress, and speakers in TED Talks. As an actor, he has performed Off-Broadway, regionally, and in international and national tours. Rocky is also a published author and editor, and he was a member of the first teaching certification program for Knight-Thompson Speechwork.

Past Short Courses

Accent Coaching: Tips For Working With Actors, Singers, And Directors
Thursday 21st July 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Accent Coaching: Tips For Working With Actors, Singers, And Directors

Dr. Rockford Sansom

This two-hour workshop explores accent coaching from a variety of perspectives and includes practical strategies for coaching clients.

Two Part Course: Introduction to Accent Training and Accent Coaching
Wednesday 31st March 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Two Part Course: Introduction to Accent Training and Accent Coaching

Dr. Rockford Sansom

This training course is a two part course of online active workshops. You will receive four hours of live training from course leader Dr. Rockford Sansom.

An Introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork
Wednesday 5th August 2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

An Introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork

Dr. Rockford Sansom

This two-hour workshop is an introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork (KTS), which is a leading voice, speech, and accent training methodology in theatre conservatories worldwide...