Short Bio: 

Hey! My name is Emma Warnecke, and I am a recent graduate of Western Kentucky University. I competed in speech for 11 years, on the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels. Speech has taught me how to use my voice, turn my passions into a performance, and become an activist within my community. I am an empathetic, energetic and competitive coach to work with, who loves helping students learn and grow in speech. I am well-versed in translating my knowledge of the activity to others in order to create beautiful, unique and individualistic performances. I have a wide range of expertise across all Interp and Platform events, at all levels of speech. Throughout my high school career, I reached the final round in POI at NSDA Nationals twice, was a Finalist at the Texas Forensics Association State tournament, Glenbrooks, GMU, UK Tournament of Champions, NIETOC, Emory’s The Barkley Forum, and semi-Finalist at Harvard in Original Oratory, POI, Prose, Poetry, and Duo. In collegiate speech, I competed for WKU’s championed Forensics Team. I personally championed AFA Nationals in POI as a freshman, and went on to Final at AFA and NFA Nationals in Info, Persuasion, and Duo. I am thrilled to work for 3P Speech this summer, and cannot wait to help you tell your story. Let’s get to work!

 

Expertise: 

• Programs: For a program to succeed, it must incorporate strong technicality, contrast, cleanliness, and clarity. Each of these qualities combined lead to an incredible performance. I have cut, spliced, and performed many different types of programs throughout my career; I have mastered the art of putting together a sound program. 

• Blocking: Though book tech is my specialty, I fully understand the importance of creating a setting for your character, extenuating your body to flow with your poetry, or coming up with fun gestures in PA. 

• Emotionality/Character Development: Getting in tune with the character you are performing is key to a convincing performance. Let’s talk about your character’s favorite color, they’re favorite meal, they’re favorite memory -- we’ll dive down deep. 

• Research: Whether researching for an OO, Info, or even a POI, I know what sources are reputable and comprehensive. Under my coaching, your sources will be relevant, timely, and accurate. 

• Writing: The fun part of PA! Let’s crack some jokes, add some vulnerability, and explore solutions within a well-structured speech. Writing a compelling, successful speech is one of my strong suits, and a skill I strengthened immensely through speech. I want to help you do the same. 

• Topic Selection: My mind is constantly thinking of how to incorporate your experiences, actions, and interests into a topic that resonates not only with yourself, but with your audience. Together, we can find a way to talk about what you want to talk about, with novelty and beauty.