Bookable Commercial Reads with Mark Sweeney: Actionable Techniques to Achieve Standout Auditions

SYNOPSIS

In this class, you'll get vital casting director insights on what advertising producers are listening for in a great commercial read. In a fun and encouraging environment, readers 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 as voice actors are coached to achieve unique and bookable performances by industry veteran Mark Sweeney. A wide variety of fun and challenging copy will be provided to the readers the day before class.

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. Reader spots are first come first serve.

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 be an auditor, please refrain from putting your name on the waitlist. Readers will be confirmed and sent instructions and copy via email.

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Mark Sweeney

As a 20+ year veteran of the voiceover industry, Mark has lent his expertise to nearly every part of the voice acting process, from award-winning commercial voice casting to directing some of the most recognizable voices in the world. He began his career as a commercial editor at a top LA film advertising agency; it's there he cut his teeth and the proverbial audio tape, editing hundreds of award-winning audio trailers. He then held the position of VO Booth Director for a prestigious bi-coastal theatrical talent agency directing voice actors, celebrities and comedians daily. From there he went on to commercial voice casting for an impressive variety of brands, from Apple to Nike and nearly everything in between. With Sound & Fury Casting, Mark's experienced ear was essential to identifying burgeoning voice talent and directing actors to deliver best-in-class performances. As a teacher and coach, Mark shares his casting director insights and career guidance with voice actors through engaging classes and private coaching.