SYNOPSIS
Scott Parkin's philosophy is “If it’s not fun…why bother”? In this class you will work in a safe and inviting space where you can stretch out and gain confidence in your abilities and yourself. This class will work with material that lends itself to improvisation, so students learn how, when & how much to improvise. Students will challenge themselves to create amazing, believable and real characters. You will leave Scott’s class smiling and confident in your new skills that will help you compete for more work. Scott is a born teacher and loves the thrill of watching students at all levels thrive!
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Scott Parkin
Scott Parkin is a working on camera & voice over talent, Improv teacher for voiceover & on camera commercials and writes for TV. Scott has been teaching “Improv for VO & on camera commercials “ to adults , kids & teens for over 15 years . Scott has performed voiceover in over 2,000 radio & TV commercials and appeared on camera in 100’s and 100’s of TV commercials, multiple TV shows and a couple of films & 1 very good film .Scott can currently be heard on a Progressive national radio spot, soon he can be seen in a Visible Wireless campaign and this fall Scott is a reoccurring villain on an animated Disney show currently under an NDA. Scott also writes advertising copy for multiple ad agencies for several years and has written for Network Television shows, and several TV pilots. Currently Scott & his daughter are shopping the animated pilot they wrote & star in “The Comet Casino” to major studios & steamers they are Represented by Natural Talent for this.Scott has been with ICM/DPN for 26 years.
REQUIREMENTS
Check the cancellation deadline (see above).
This class is in person and at the Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab in the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists:
SAG-AFTRA Foundation
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.
Class materials (if applicable) will be provided by the Voiceover Lab.
Bring a USB-A Flash Drive if you want to save your reads.