Biographie
Dr. Diane Howard is a tenured Performance Studies professor with extensive experience producing and directing hundreds of stage, film, radio, and streaming productions. She has authored multiple published textbooks and works in Performance Studies. Currently, she works as a producer, director, and coach—particularly specializing in dialect coaching—for redemptive films and streaming projects. In recent years, Dr. Howard has also gained recognition as an innovative interviewer, publicist, and journalist for leading redemptive feature films, contributing to numerous media outlets. Additionally, she is an accomplished actor, voice-over artist, and on-camera talent, with broad expertise in performance and production. Detailed resumes of her work across film, television, and digital platforms can be found on her website. As a published scholar and author, she brings depth and breadth to her frontline journalism and writing. With over 50 years of experience, extensive training, and global travel, Diane Howard serves as a dialect, dialogue, and voice-over coach as well as voice talent. Notably, she has uniquely specialized as a dialect coach for original biblical dialects alongside European and American regional accents. Holding a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from the College of Communication at the University of Texas, Austin, and with a rich background in producing, directing, and scholarship, she has recently engaged in all facets of redemptive filmmaking worldwide. Her roles include producer, director, consultant, coach, talent, interviewer, publicist, journalist, and writer for various publications and projects. More information is available at dianehoward.com.