Creating Characters for Animation with Michael D. Cohen

Voiceover Lab

virtual

Creating Characters for Animation with Michael D. Cohen

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Monday, June 08, 2026



SYNOPSIS

This class is virtual.

In this class we will focus on creating characters that are truthful, no matter how "cartoony" the show. We will work on how to identify the tone of the show, understand the text and explore your unique voice print to give life to a variety of different characters. 


INSTRUCTOR BIO

Michael D. Cohen started as a voice over actor in Vancouver dubbing anime. He landed the series regular role of Ty Archer in Nelvana's Grossology and was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. Other credits include It's a Small World, Vampirina, The Adventures of Kid Danger, Glisten and the Merry Mission and more. Michael teaches acting at his Michael D. Cohen Acting Studio, as well as at the Groundlings, SAG-AFTRA and colleges around the country.


REQUIREMENTS

This class is virtual and will take place over Zoom.  The Join Details (Zoom link and other related information) will be emailed to those on the RSVP list no later than 1 hour before the start time of the class.

The class is open to everyone.  Voiceover Lab eligibility is not required to attend.

Know the cancellation deadline (see above).

This is a large format class with 50 or more actors in attendance. 

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