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*****CANCELED******Intro to Live Action and Animation Dubbing with Paulette Lifton and Mimi Maynard

Tuesday, July 1, 2025


****THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED******


Synopsis

Curious about dubbing work? Join award winning dynamic duo Paulette Lifton and Mimi Maynard for an opportunity to experiment in this area of VO in a safe and supportive environment. In this workshop readers will be given the opportunity...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Commercial Reads and Re-Directs

Thursday, July 3, 2025

SYNOPSIS 

Actors will work on different styles of  commercial scripts,  take direction, receive feedback on their creative choices and hone in on bookable voice  performances. 

Instructor: Eric Hurst, Audio Engineer / Booth Director (SAG-AFTRA Foundation Voiceover Lab).


REQUIREMENTS

Know the cancellation deadline (see above).

Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Cast by the Class: Commercials

Thursday, July 3, 2025

SYNOPSIS

During this class we will simulate a voiceover casting session. Each actor will record a voiceover "audition" live for review. As a group, other class participants will anonymously rate each voiceover performance. The best performances will move to the “Call Back” round, where the group will provide additional...

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Commercial Workout

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Synopsis

Join staff engineer and booth director Lana Migliore for a fun, fast-paced commercial voiceover workout. Participants are required to provide 2 pieces of 30 second commercial copy to work on during class. Each participant will read and receive feedback from the group. Don't miss this opportunity to work on...

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New York - Voiceover Lab

Introduction to Audiobook Narration with Johnny Heller

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Synopsis

 Join industry legend Johnny Heller for an audiobook workout like no other! This introductory class will begin with a brief lecture about the craft and business of audiobook narration. The lecture will be followed by an opportunity for each participant to work with Johnny on a section of...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Animation Reads and Direction

Thursday, July 10, 2025

SYNOPSIS 

In this class, actors will work on voicing animation characters.  You will select a character that interests you, analyze the specs of the character you choose.  record multiple takes of your Voiceover performances in the recording booth, take direction from our audio engineer/booth director and use the best...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Audition Practice: Submission, Review and Feedback - Commercials

Thursday, July 10, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Voiceover auditions can be exciting, inspiring and...stressful.  You record the audition, send it off and then.....?  Crickets. That can leave you wondering: Did anyone listen to my audition?  if so, what did they think about my performance?  How does my recording space/studio sound? Was my submission competitive? In...

Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Sound and Picture: Commercials (Open to Everyone)

Friday, July 11, 2025

SYNOPSIS

This class will teach actors how to improve their timing and pace when voicing commercials, by adding your voice to commercials with picture and sound mixes.


  • The instructor will explain the purpose, goals and approach of this voiceover training.


  • Actors will be given the commercial...


Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Bring Your Reads to Life with Music

Friday, July 11, 2025

SYNOPSIS

In this class, actors will read and record various scripts, while music beds  play on their headphones.  That small addition will create a vibe, a mood and a feeling that has been known to improve voiceover performances by helping with the tone and pace of voiceover reads....

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Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

Long Form Narration with Robert Clotworthy

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Synopsis

Long‑form narration has grown in popularity across multiple platforms, driven by the rise of docuseries, true crime shows, and educational programming. This type of performance requires a consistent narrative tone and pacing throughout an episode or series to guide viewers through complex or layered topics—demanding both vocal stamina...

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Improving the Quality of Your Audiobook Samples and Submissions

Monday, July 14, 2025

Synopsis

Ready to improve the quality of your audiobook samples and submissions?  Join NYC Booth Director/Engineer Lana Migliore and a group of your peers for an info packed class full of individualized feedback on your audiobook narration samples. For this session, participants will be asked to submit an MP3...

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Los Angeles - Voiceover Lab

The Ins and Outs of Looping. with Johnny Gidcomb

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

SYNOPSIS

ADR (Automated / Automatic Dialogue Replacement) is often referred to as "Looping" and is a side of voiceover that many actors are unaware of, but have undoubtedly heard it in action when watching a movie or television show.  For example, a scene in your favorite TV show takes...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Home Studio Basics

Monday, July 21, 2025

Synopsis

Ready to build a home studio but don't know where to start? Then this virtual class is for you!  Join SAG-AFTRA Foundation Engineer/Booth Director Lana Migliore for ideas on how to create a budget friendly professional home set-up. Lana will discuss basic principals of sound, the types of...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

SYNOPSIS 

Voiceover Lab programs and recording booth sessions are open to all VO Lab eligible SAG-AFTRA members, regardless of your location. Once you have completed the required Voiceover Programs Profile and the Voiceover Lab Orientation, you will have Voiceover Lab eligibility. This 2-hour orientation details what the Voiceover Lab...

Los Angeles - On-Camera Lab Open House

Los Angeles Voiceover & On-Camera Lab Open House

Thursday, July 24, 2025

*Please note, we are collecting RSVP's via Airtable for this event, so the RSVP link on the next page will take you to an external RSVP site*

Curious about the Foundation's Voiceover and On-Camera Labs, but never used them before? Or have you only used our virtual facilities, and...

virtual - Voiceover Lab

Troubleshooting Your Home Studio

Monday, July 28, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Prerequisite: Home Studio Basics

This small group session is designed as a hands-on follow up to our Home Studio Basics class. The purpose is to help members who have begun constructing their home studios and have run into issues or challenges. Led by NY staff engineer and booth...

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virtual - Voiceover Lab

The Audiobook Challenge with James Romick

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Synopsis

Join sought after narrator James Romick for an audiobook workout with a surprise ending! In this small group session each participant will be given ample and equal time to read, receive feedback and face an unexpected challenge. This session is about practice, not perfection. Come warmed...

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Perfecting Animation and VideoGame Reads with Ed Lewis

Thursday, July 31, 2025

SYNOPSIS 

Join award-winning voice director Ed Lewis for a fun, fast-paced master class in bringing animation and video game copy to life! This class will begin with a brief discussion about the craft of working in arguably one of the most enjoyable categories of voiceover. In the second half...

virtual - Voiceover Orientation

Voiceover Lab Orientation

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

SYNOPSIS 

Voiceover Lab programs and recording booth sessions are open to all VO Lab eligible SAG-AFTRA members, regardless of your location. This 2 hour orientation details what the Voiceover Lab program is and the types of educational voiceover programs and training we offer. You will get a general overview...