The Performing Academia Program
There is an effective public speaker within each of us. My goal is not for you to emulate any particular public speaking style or any particular person. Rather, the Performing Academia program is designed to bring out the best version of the public speaker in you. You can apply the skills from this program to any professional setting - in the classroom, at a professional conference, in front of a camera, and at meetings with industry and community partners.
About Me
My name is Ivy Ho. I have a PhD in Clinical Health Psychology and am a tenured associate professor. I am also a trained semi-professional actor. I have mostly worked in theater, and have some experience in film as well. Using my skills and experiences from psychology, academia, and acting, I help fellow academics discover the public speaker within them.
Foundations of the Performing Academia Program
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Strasberg's Method
Lee Strasberg’s approach to acting involves drawing from experiences in one’s own life to create authenticity.
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Relaxation Techniques
An important starting point for an effective presentation is relaxation. Learn common relaxation techniques psychologists use.
A Few Characters I Have Played
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![A woman with short black hair wearing a sleeveless top, blue gloves, and holding a phone to her ear, appears to be in a dark environment.]()
Lt. Georgia Parker
Time of Death, written by Jonah Knight
Performed at Cue Zero Theatre Company
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![A woman with long dark hair looks distressed with a black eye and blood on her face, while a person leans over her in a dark room.]()
Murder Victim
Target Audience, written by Bernado Hippert
Short Film
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Charlotte Gordon
Let Nothing You Dismay, written by Topher Payne
Performed at Arlington Friends of the Drama
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![Close-up of a woman with short, silvery hair wearing a tan collared shirt, looking to the side. Part of a hand and a glittery object are visible in the background.]()
Mrs. Chao
Knocked Down, Dragged Out, written by Rick Park
Performed at Moonbox Productions
Let’s work together.
Please let me know if you would like to hear more about the Performing Academia program, rates, and scheduling, or if you have any other questions.