SYNOPSIS
In voiceover, moving from the beginner level (you are just learning how your voice sounds when recorded) to the intermediate level (you have attended classes, worked with voiceover coaches/directors, have a home studio, considering or working on a voiceover demo, are comfortable behind the mic) is a nice accomplishment. That’s the kind of progression this class wants to help you figure out.
From intermediate to your next level. In this class, Casting Director, Terry Berland will focus on copy analysis for talent to make booking level choices that get recognized. Each actor will receive adjustments to their reads and will work on rhythm, tone and transitions to elevate their voice acting to the next level.
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Terry Berland
Terry Berland is an award-winning casting director for voice-overs including commercials, animation, videogames as well as on-camera commercials, hosting, theatre and film. Terry’s long casting career has earned her casting awards that include Clio, The Houston International Film Festival, Art Director's Club, Addy, International Film and Television Festival.
Terry is known for casting legions of voice overs throughout the years that have given many actors work including, Apple, Taco Bell (voice of the Chihuahua), Mercedes, Nike, Discover Card, Pepsi, Red Bull, Lexus and Burger King to name a few.
Terry’s background as head of casting for Madison Avenue giant BBDO/NY has lent to her deep understanding and involvement in the advertising industry. She is called upon by ad agencies for her expertise in voice-over to brand client products.
Terry is a proud member of the CSA (Casting Society Of America) and is known throughout the country for her talent development. Terry is the co-author of the how-to industry book, “Breaking Into Commercials” and is a blog writer for Casting Networks News Feed and Industry VO Expert for Back Stage.
REQUIREMENTS
This class is In Person.
Copy will be provided by the Voiceover Lab.
Participants are expected to be present for the entire program. See Duration above.
This is a small format class with a maximum capacity of 16 actors. Each actor on the RSVP list will be an active participant.
This class is geared toward Intermediate Level voiceover actors. The Synopsis (see above) can help. Actors that have attended several voiceover classes, and/or have other acting training, worked with voiceover coaches/directors, are considering or working on a voiceover demo, are comfortable behind the mic, may or may not have representation, but can take direction and deliver quality voiceover acting performances, especially when readng commercial copy.
The Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab is at:
SAG-AFTRA Foundation
Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists
5757 Wilshire Blvd. Suite PH1
Los ANgeles, CA 90036
Note: the Voiceover Lab is no longer on the Mezzanine Level.
