Kristi Dana is an Associate Professor of Voice & Speech at Southern Methodist University. She has been studying with and working alongside Scott Miller for the past twelve years, first assisting him at NYU Grad Acting and at the Michael Chekhov Studio in NYC, joining mVm’s first-ever official cohort of certified teachers, and eventually becoming the Director of mVm Miller Voice Method’s Teacher Certification Program and joining its faculty.
Kristi is also on faculty for the Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA) and holds a Certificate of Completion from the organization. Additionally, Kristi is a Certified Knight-Thompson Speechwork teacher.
Her action research is detailed in the Voice and Speech Review articles “Unearthing ‘Vocal Transparency’: The Integration of the Miller Voice Method and Michael Chekhov Technique” parts 1 and 2.
Kristi directs at Southern Methodist University and is an Equity actor in Dallas, most recently performing at Dallas’ Kitchen Dog Theater and Undermain Theatre. She also regularly vocal/dialect coaches at Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples, Florida. She holds an MFA in Acting from Brooklyn College, CUNY, an MA in Theatre Education from Emerson College, and an BA in Theatre Arts from Penn State University.
Member: VASTA; ATHE; AEA
Upcoming Short Courses
Tuesday 19th August 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Discovering ‘Vocal Transparency’: Integrating Miller Voice Method and the Michael Chekhov Technique
Kristi Dana
In this workshop, Kristi Dana will offer highlights of her performance and teaching-based research in the search for ‘Vocal Transparency’—a spontaneous, unfiltered, easily understood expression that clearly communicates the point-of-view of the character. She will share key points around the neuroscience of circular breathing techniques, focusing specifically on Miller Voice Method’s “Active Breath” and its integration with the psychophysical approach of the Michael Chekhov Technique.