Motivational Speaker/Teacher

The seminars called "Sing Happy" have been extremely beneficial and successful wherever Ms. Swarbrick has held them. They are suitable for colleges, retirement communities, cruise ships and business conferences.  Simply stated, based on the ideas expressed in her book, IT OCCURRED TO ME, these seminars open minds to change, to honor one's own dreams and to appreciate the trials/victories each participant has already experienced.

Testimonials from some of Carol Swarbrick Dries' seminar attendees

Dear Carol--

Into each life a little rain must fall; so, as you said:  "Just pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and go on with life!"

I had been trying to do this, but nothing was working until I took your workshop that fateful date in February.  Your sincere demeanor, energetic infectious smile are instant spirit-healing qualities.  Your ideas and exercises are practical, easy, and produce positive results in less than twenty-four hours (unlike those pills the doctor prescribes).  Now, because of your words of wisdom, the world reacts differently and I can stay in my moment and appreciate my uniqueness.

Thank you for helping me to feel and celebrate my "Enough-ness."  Thank you also for sharing some of your life events, and most of all--your talents--my what poise, grace, and beauty!

My hope is that in the future you will present more workshops.  You are correct when you said we all need that little quality "tune-up" once in awhile.

You deserve a standing ovation!

Most sincerely--Charlotte McElroy
Sequim, WA


Dear Jim and Carol...My daughter and I attended your recent Seminar in Sequim Washington, I would like to let you know how it impressed us.  My daughter Alisa, 16, was very impressed by Carol's background in the acting world, and her brilliant voice.  My daughter would love to sing with the same confidence that Carol enjoys.  We both found the material to be worthy of a good look into our lives and how we see our world...food for thought.  Very well presented and FUN...a great afternoon.

Thank you,

Linda Farr owner of Namaste Skin Care and Healing Arts Center.

In her Audition Techniques Master Class, this professional Actor presents lessons that previously could be gleaned in summer stock and mid-size theatres but which no longer exist as training arenas. Each student has opportunities to use the techniques and actually get up and "audition" in a supportive environment, to unbelievable effect.
Online Seminar: Tools for a Joy-Filled Life

Chapter 1

Click on the links below to view each chapter

Chapter 2 - Clouds
Chapter 3 - Mural
Chapter 3b
Chapter 4 - Words
Chapter 5 - Bad Things/Good Things
Chapter 6 - Selective Deafness
Chapter 7 - Turn Around
Chapter 8 - Last Change
Chapter 9 - You're Enough
Chapter 10 - Ms. Dries' Media Moments


CAROL SWARBRICK DRIES

 

EDUCATION
1973 – 1974 New York University, School of Education, Bachelor of Science Degree, Cum Laude
1966 – 1969 UCLA, Theatre Arts Department

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1999 Introduction to Musical Theatre at Fullerton College
1998 Master Class Instructor on “How to Act A Song”, San Diego Comic Opera
1998 Master Class Instructor “Introduction to Musical Theatre”, San Diego Comic Opera
1991 Guest Instructor (Rodger Henderson, Dept. Head) on “Auditioning for Musicals”, Cal Arts
1993-9 In Charge of all New Member Education Orientations, Western Region Actors’ Equity
1993-9 Chair of Western Membership Education Committee of Actors’ Equity Association

SPECIAL TRAINING
David Craig – Hollywood, “Vanguard”in class of “Actors Auditioning for Musicals”
Hal Prince – (Tony-Award Winning Director – NYC), Directed by Mr. Prince in SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM on Broadway
Albert Hague (Tony Award-Winning Composer) Instructor-Assistant in Audition Techniques for Musicals
Stephen Sondheim (Tony Award-Winning Lyricist/Composer), On-sight advisor on Broadway for SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM
David Merrick (Tony Award-Winning Producer), Performed in 42nd STREET on Broadway
Alexander Cohen (Broadway Producer) presented 1st National Tour of A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD/ A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE
Charles Repole, (Broadway Director, Tony Nominee), Directed by Mr. Repole in GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES on Broadway

Contact Carol Swarbrick: 1-888-762-1764