Cheat Codes 101: Voice Acting for Video Games with Michael Scott

Voiceover Lab

Los Angeles

Cheat Codes 101: Voice Acting for Video Games with Michael Scott

Thursday, June 18, 2026

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SYNOPSIS

Great games need great performances! Ever dream of voicing a hero, villain, or quirky NPC? Step behind the mic and into the world of interactive storytelling. This course introduces aspiring voice actors to the fast-growing field of video game performance. Learn how to interpret game scripts, deliver powerful and believable lines, and explore the unique demands of acting for immersive, player-driven experiences. Discover how to record at home, audition effectively, and take your first steps toward a voice acting career in games.


INSTRUCTOR BIO

Michael Scott

Michael Scott,  “Action” is an award-winning Actor, Director, and Educator whose work spans film, television, anime, AAA gaming, animation, and commercial voiceover. Known for his commanding performances and unmistakable voice, Michael has become one of the industry’s most versatile talents, bringing unforgettable characters and major campaigns to life across entertainment and media.

His voice and performance work have been featured by some of the world’s most recognized studios and brands, including Marvel, Warner Bros., DreamWorks, HBO, FOX, CNN, CBS, Netflix, Disney, Nickelodeon, Hulu, Spotify, Apple, LEGO, Sony, McDonald’s, Nike, Pepsi, DraftKings, Walmart, DoorDash, Heineken, Toyota, ARCO, Sandals, Progressive, Verizon, and Best Buy.

A proud retired U.S. Army First Sergeant, Michael served with distinction for 20 years before transitioning his leadership, discipline, and presence into the entertainment industry. In 2025, his excellence in performance was recognized when he won Voice Actor of the Year honors at the One Voice Awards and is nominated again for Voice Actor of the Year 2026.

Beyond his on-screen and voice performances, Michael is also a college-level professional educator holding a Master of Arts in Education. Widely respected as an acting coach, speaker, and mentor, he helps develop the next generation of talent while continuing to direct major productions behind the scenes. His Directing credits include Voice and Performance Capture work for industry-leading teams such as Insomniac Games, Marvel Games, NetEase Games, Formosa Interactive, Studio Drydock, Nerdy Bear Studios. Whether you're into anime, AAA games, animated series, or indie storytelling chances are, you've already heard Michael Scott in Action!

Credits Include:

  • Voice Director for the anime fantasy action game Where Winds Meet,  
  • Knull, the primary antagonist in Marvel Rivals
  • Michelangelo/Mikey the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4
  • Damon in the award winning cozy game Wylde Flowers
  • Tyreese in trilling zombie horror game The Walking Dead
  • Darryl Waterhouse in award winning animated series Young Love
  • MacDuff in the Netflix anime hit The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse
  • Jimbo alongside Kevin Michael Richardson in Netflix’s Boss Baby
  • Drillbit in futurist video game epic Warframe
  • Dark Majesty in classic anime game Trials of Mana
  • Albert and Stanley and more in the global anime gaming sensation Genshin Impact
  • Vago and Hilal in Droners
  • Dr. Esslanger in the epic League of Legends online gaming universe


REQUIREMENTS

If you attended Michael's class on May 20, 2025, you are not eligible to attend this class.

If you are interested in attending this class and only the Waitlist is available, add your name to the Waitlist.  RSVP seats often become available and we rely on the Waitlist to fill those available RSVP seats.

Check the cancellation deadline (see above).  

Class materials (if applicable) will be provided by the Voiceover Lab.

This class is in person and at the Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab in the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists: