SYNOPSIS

All Commercials tell a story.  In order to tell the story, the talent needs to understand the brand, know marketing and how to tell the story.  What is the context? What is the reason?  Gain the self-directing tools to put your stamp on the story and win auditions.  

Let's get on the mic and find out what books and what doesn't!

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Mary Lynn Wissner

Since 1990 Mary Lynn Wissner, Founder and Casting Director of the award winning Voices Voicecasting, has cast thousands and thousands of voice talent in thousands of Voiceover productions. From the Clio winning Chevron Talking Cars  to the award winning,  13 part History, The Color of War to Chrysler, Nutrish,  Blue Cross, Bombay Gin, Disneyland, 7-Up, Del Taco, Jolly Time, Sherwin Williams, Nickelodeon, Sony, Kia, Mattel, Iams,  Mercedes, Chiquita, Fiat, Taco Bell, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Legos, McDonalds, A Place for Mom, Walgreens, Kleenex, US Army, 7-11, Tecate, Honda, Hasbro, Clorox, Jeep, Mattel, (just to name a few), as well as, several feature films, animation series and video games, E-Learning and narrations. 

In addition to her successful casting career, Mary Lynn has continued to direct workshops, coach, consult and direct talent all-across the world.  Mary Lynn’s practical approach to commercials: The Foundation of Commercials has helped to launch hundreds of her students into successful careers.  

In 2007, Mary Lynn created The VO Pros, where talent can Meet the Pros and leaders in the industry with weekly workshops and clinics.

In 2012, Mary Lynn created: The Voice Over Self Direction App, simplifying the self-direction process for talent to use on their iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.  Talent, producers, ad execs and creatives all know that when you work with Mary Lynn, you work with someone who loves everything about VO and brings that passion and expertise to any production, studio or workshop.

REQUIREMENTS

Know the cancellation deadline (see above).

Copy will be provided by the Voiceover Lab.

Small group format with a maximum of 12 actors participating.

Auditor seats will be available.  Auditors attend the class, take in the instruction, but are not readers.

This class is in person and at the new Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab in Los Angeles:

5757 Wilshire Blvd. - Suite PH1
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Note: The new Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab is not on the Mezzanine Level, it is on the Penthouse (PH) Level.   No need to wait downstairs, just go  straight to the PH level when you arrive.

Participants are expected to be present for the entire program.  See Duration above.