Bookable Commercial Reads with Casting Director Mark Sweeney

**** THIS CLASS IS FULL FOR READERS. AUDIT SEATS ARE OPEN. ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST IF YOU WISH TO AUDIT. AUDIT MEANS YOU WILL NOT READ BUT WILL BE ABLE TO LISTEN, LEARN AND ASK QUESTIONS*****

SYNOPSIS

In this class, you'll get vital insights and tips on what casting directors and advertising producers are listening for in a great commercial read. In a fun and encouraging environment, readers (see note below) will receive individualized redirects with an emphasis on grounded, conversational reads that are connected to the message while celebrating the unique personalities behind each voice. Auditors will have the opportunity to see this illuminating process first hand as voice actors are coached to achieve unique and bookable performances. A wide variety of fun and challenging copy will be provided to the readers the day before class. Readers will also have the opportunity to choose to use their own copy.

NOTE ABOUT READERS : This class will have a very limited number of seats for readers before it is marked 'full' and the waitlist is opened. If you wish to audit the class (i.e. listen and watch only without the opportunity to read), please add your name to the waitlist. All members on the waitlist will be considered seated as auditors. If you do not wish to attend as an auditor, please refrain from putting your name on the waitlist. Readers will be confirmed and sent instructions via email.

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Mark Sweeney

As a 20+ year veteran of the industry, Mark’s career spans across nearly every facet of voice acting, from award-winning commercial voice casting to commercial editing at a top LA film ad agency; where he directed A-list talent and edited award-winning radio trailers. He then held the position of VO Booth Director for a leading talent agency. From there he went on to commercial voice casting with the renowned Sound & Fury Casting team. Now, Mark shares his casting director insights through engaging VO classes, workshops, and private coaching.