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Working with independent authors can seem complicated, but the rewards are plentiful, and it's definitely a path worth considering. This workshop will cover the entire process of working with indie authors, from searching for and finding authors, through the reach-out and contract negotiation, all the way to the...
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Commercial VO auditions can be a slog! With increased competition and the prevalence of lonely self-records that fall into a black hole, work seems more precious (and unattainable) than ever. Join veteran VO artist Donna Jay Fulks for an opportunity to hang out and inject some fun into...
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In voiceover, you can master all of the vital acting skills (mic technique, copy analysis, decoding the spec, product research, point of View, breath control and body engagement) and yet miss the most important element of bringing words to life. You—your heart; your mind; your life experience; you....
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PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY AS THIS SESSION IS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT THAN NORMAL VO WORKSHOPS
Interested in creating a high quality audiobook sample for use on your personal website, ACX, AHAB or for submission to an audiobook publisher?
Then this workshop is for you!
Once you RSVP, you will be sent a...
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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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In this promo class, we will focus on Timing, Tone and Performance. Actors will add their voiceovers to real network TV promos to learn how to fit phrases into specific spaces, how to follow along with S.O.T. (Sound on Tape) cues and how to deliver voiceovers that fit...
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Actors will work on different styles of commercial scripts, take direction, receive feedback on their creative choices and hone in on bookable voice performances.
REQUIREMENTS
Know the cancellation deadline (see above).
Scripts will be distributed in class and provided by the Voiceover Lab.
Small group format with a maximum of 14 actors...
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A practical, step-by-step approach to developing a personalized Voiceover audition process, from receiving the audition to confidently submitting the final file. Rather than focusing on audio engineering or equipment, this class centers on performance, preparation, self-awareness, and consistency.
Actors will learn how to build a repeatable workflow...
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It is no secret. For voiceover actors to demonstrate their voiceover acting talent, you need to be heard. One of the best ways to be heard is by having a demo that spotlights your acting ability. Whether you are curious about the art form and...
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Few things are as confounding to an actor as trying to interpret commercial copy. So often the text can seem unnatural, “selly” or just plain ridiculous. The specs that you get, if you get any at all, tend to add more pressure than clarity. The good news is...
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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...
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Join Cathy Kalmenson for a straight forward "Tell it like it is” Interactive workshop: as she shares her experience and provides clarity, insights, and inspiration about creative trends in voiceover, voiceover marketing and most importantly, voiceover acting guidance. Learn more about the craft of voice acting and what...
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Looking for an opportunity to network with other members working in audiobooks? Then this Zoom session is for you! Join us for an audiobook-centric Zoom meet-up. After a brief introduction participants will have the opportunity to bounce between topic-specific breakout rooms to talk shop, make contacts, share referrals...
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Documentaries are having a moment. From short form to long form, documentaries are a popular niche of Voiceover and it continues to grow. In this class we will explore the genre with a variety of subject matter for actors to voice and find their groove as storytellers.
Instructor:...
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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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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...
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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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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.
Participants will be asked to submit an MP3 sample prior to class. Instructions...
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2026 is here! It's time to start the year with a shiny new or updated animation demo.
Demo producer and voiceover actor, Anna Garduno will provide key insights and guidance to help you create an animation demo that is unmistakably your own.
You will learn how to:
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If auditioning makes you freeze with overwhelm, panic that you don't have enough time to prepare, question your choices or get mired in self-doubt and have a hard time letting go, then this session is for you!
Join award-winning actress and narrator Marni Penning for a special session...
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A reality of the VO world is that even before getting heard, all auditions get sorted into two groups: the NO List and the MAYBE List.
Want to understand how to get your audition past the gatekeepers? Join industry veteran Hugh P. Klitzke for insight into this...
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Your best performance isn't something you push for — it's something you allow. But when your nervous system is stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, your body is working against you. You over-push, you pull back, you go blank, or you people-please your way through a...
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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...
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New year, new achievements!
The new year provides us all with a fresh perspective and ambitious goals to achieve. Creating a foundation for manifesting the acting career you want and the life you'd love to have can be yours. In this class you will learn...
