FOR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS ONLY! 28 hour VoiceCon.LIVE Conference on Clubhouse at the intersection of voice and technology. July 29 -30. More details coming soon. Apply to join the even on VoiceCon.LIVE.
Build your book of character voices through the use of creative exercises, acting basics, and impulse. Your unique playbook might include real and exaggerated voices, heroes and villains, celebrity mash-ups, and archetypes from various genres.
Do you want to be the voice of the DC's next villain? Or Marvel's next superhero? Did you know that the gaming industry has brought in over $138 billion in revenue in 2018? That's thousands of games that NEED voice actors!! It's time for you to get a piece of the pie. Pause the game, […]
Sara is a THREE time Emmy Nominated Casting Director, Dialogue Director and Voiceover Coach. She is currently casting ANIMANIACS and LOONEY TUNES CARTOONS for Warner Bros Animation; casting and voice directing THE CUPHEAD SHOW for Netflix and TIG N SEEK for Cartoon Network. She has also recently worked on the following pilots: JELLYSTONE, MEGASTORE MUTTS, LUNCH GREEN; as well […]
FOR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS ONLY! What does your vocal first impression say about you?
FOR GRAVY FOR THE BRAIN MEMBERS ONLY! With not one but two One Voice Conferences coming up in August, we discuss the benefits and drawbacks of attending voiceover conferences online, and provide pointers on making the best use of your time.
In this 2-hour ONLINE voice acting for advertising workshop, I’ll show you what I’ve learned over the last 30+ years while recording over 5,000 commercials (and counting) and help you to apply that knowledge to your repertoire. Sign up early The intimate 2-hour session is limited to only 6 participants. What you will learn understand and interpret […]
Learn and ask questions about doing character work in the Anime & JRPG market, from dubbing/ADR to video games. We will discuss skills that help you be competitive in these markets, the unique challenges of dealing with localized works, how the pandemic has changed the industry, and tips for remote sessions. Students will also have […]
EVERY TUESDAY Open to everyone. You can read anything you want. Groups of 3 or 4 in a breakout room each practise a read and receive constructive feedback. Groups will be switched around every 15-30 minutes or so to keep things fresh. Please bring something to read with you (about a minute or 2 long). […]
FOR THE CREATOR'S SOCIETY MEMBERS ONLY! We're excited to announcer our first in-person animation social since the lockdown began. Be a Volunteer: Help us make sure our events run smoothly by volunteering to help us welcome our attendees. Volunteering with us is a great way to take the first steps in getting more involved with […]
The classes have the Alexander Technique as the base of its work. The aim is to help you understand and relate to your vocal instrument and respiratory system to have a better and more confident use of your voice. What will you work on? Relaxation, stretching (yoga and Pilates based movements), posture (Alexander technique), breathing, […]
This technical class compares video games, cartoons, and toys and prepares you for the performance and vocal requirements for each style. You'll explore parsing and concatenation, audition prep, and how various genres affect the style.
FOR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS ONLY! Join Ahab co-creators Dan Zitt and Julie Wilson on Wednesday July 28 at 12 p.m. Eastern/9 a.m. Pacific on Clubhouse for the “Ask an Audiobook Producer” event. Dan and Julie will be joined by seasoned Penguin Random House audiobook producer Karen Dziekonski to discuss burning questions about casting and producing audiobooks. Feel […]
P.J.'s "Character Voice Toolbox" paired with his "How to be your own dialect coach" program.
Join us for this LIVE free webinar, The Voiceover Hour, The Adventures of the Vocal Booth Boom! with Adil Aviel, President of Vocal Booth To Go on Wednesday 28th July at 5pm UK BST / 12pm EDT / 9am PDT. During this webinar we’ll talk with Adil all about how, where and what’s needed to […]
Mami Okada is the Casting Director and Director of Operations at Bang Zoom! Entertainment, where she has worked on numerous animated series and films, video games, and anime for over 18 years. Okada has cast such hits as ONE PUNCH MAN (Cartoon Network), DEMON SLAYER (Cartoon Network), SWORD ART ONLINE (Cartoon Network), THE SEVEN DEADLY […]
FOR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS ONLY! BYOC (Bring Your Own Character reads!) for an action packed Clubhouse session where Melanie Thomas (head of ACM's Animation & Video Games) and I will analyze YOUR reads! Participate/Listen in.
Voices Anonymous is back, baby! Date: Wednesday, July 28 Place: Yard House, 100 E Palm Ave, Burbank, CA 91502 Time: 6pm-9pm It’s been a long 16 months, but now we can get back together! Join us for the return of Voices Anonymous, the best bunch of VO actors in LA! Come on down and meet […]
Lisa Ortiz is a Voice Actor, Director, Casting Director and Producer nativeto NYC. Her work has been heard internationally on Disney XD, SciFi, Cartoon Network, WB, Nickelodeon and Netflix amongst others. Currently a Voice Director on Pokémon Journeys, she has directed and cast over 200 episodes and 5 feature films for the franchise. She has […]
During this 1.5 hour webinar, we'll examine why we get asked for the conversational read so often and why it is so hard to master. There are some suggested common industry practices that could be misleading you in your delivery. Steve will introduce some techniques on how to tap into your real true voice or […]
Join us on the last Thursday of the month for a voiceover workout like no other. We tackle the deep stuff: mindset, focus, clearing mental clutter, breaking bad habits, silencing the inner critic, and getting your mind, body and voice to work together as a team. Sessions are two hours from 6-8pm (UK time), with […]
As professional voice talent, we all know that the big money is in advertising, because of the usage attached. This class explores what makes a good advertising audition with practical hands-on practice.
FOR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS ONLY! Improv with us! Let's play with our voices! Tie up your horse and join us at the Saloon with your best old western voices, ya hear?
FOR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS ONLY! Thinking about chucking the job to go after a voice acting career? Before you quit - get the skinny on life as a voice actor. Ask the pros your burning questions as you prepare to take massive action.
In this class, you will learn how to set yourselves up for the Mocap experience. You will learn the differences and similarities between Mocap acting and film/tv acting, as well as what kinds of skill sets are particularly useful in Mocap. Camille will go over some practical realities that can actually land you the jobs […]
Get ready to bring life to your voice in ways you never imagined! Join award-winning character actor Tara Travis in this intensive 5-week course and learn her full-proof methods for creating complex, honest, compelling characters that stand out from the pack. Tara has mined all the gold from her 30+ years of character creation experience […]
Look up "hard-working voice over entrepreneur" in the dictionary, and you'll likely find a description of Brigid Reale. For the last 8 years, this Emmy and SOVAS award-winning, and One Voice nominated Voice Actor and founder of Reale Voices has cultivated her career from mere aspiration to thriving voiceover business. She has lent her talents […]
FOR THE CREATORS SOCIETY MEMBERS ONLY! Please join us for our next Creative Critters Club meeting for fun collaborative discussions on animation and perhaps passion projects you are working on. Receive feedback and insight from industry peers and collaborate on new ideas!
Over the past twenty-five plus years, Neil Kaplan, has voiced iconic roles in video games, anime, and animation. His varied work includes audiobooks, looping, commercials, promos, audio dramas and more. Regardless of the genre or the media, he feels blessed each time he gets to rely on the power of his imagination while working on […]
performance process. You'll develop dimensionality, functionality, and dynamic physicality as you inhabit a fun and out-of-this-world character throughout this 12-hour class. Set your universal translators to Marcopian and get ready for some action!
FOR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS ONLY! Jessica has voiced hundreds of shows: Muppets to Final Fantasy. Live interview on Zoom too!
Are you interested in the mechanics of the audition pipeline and eager to know what casting directors and development teams are looking for? In this immersive workshop led by casting and voice director Amanda Wyatt, you’ll receive real-time feedback on how to make a good impression with your audition, and learn best practices for making […]
An improv class designed on the fly for you! We'll do scenes, warm-ups, & improv exercises, shaped for what's going to be fun + helpful for you on the day. Most of all, it's a chance to show up, have fun, and surprise yourself! To make class maximum awesome, please: • Wear Headphones if you […]
During this interactive webinar, we'll jump headfirst into the FUNdamentals of teaching voice acting to kids/teens. Maybe this is the first time you’ve ever thought about being a voice-over coach for kids. Maybe this is something you’ve thought about for a while & just didn’t know how to get started. Either way, I hope to […]
You've got a voice, so use it! Practice voice strengthening techniques to become a confident speaker and actor. We'll explore the kinesthetic process of speech, and practice strengthening exercises for each step of the speaking process. Then we'll put it to use by performing heightened text that challenges even the seasoned speaker.
In this 4-hour virtual version of our classic in-person workshops, Tony Oliver will take you on an exploration of various techniques you can use to create quality characters quickly and efficiently. Learn vocal, physical, and emotional tools for creating characters Discover which characters and techniques work best with specific media. (Anime, American Animation, Live Action […]
If you have attended or are registered to attend the Introduction to Audio Description Workshop and want to dive into putting into practice what you've learned, this Workout is for you. These workouts are designed to give you real practical learning experience by narrating actual Audio Description to either a TV Series or […]
For the new voice actor, the realization that you'll be running your own voice over business can be intimidating! Find out what you need in order to start off on the right foot as you begin your career.
Join Lisa to explore the ever-expanding world of opportunities to book voiceover work for children’s media & family entertainment. From Animation, TV Promo, k12 Narration, Talking Toys & more, we’ll deep dive into the broadcast & non-broadcast realms of this vast soundscape of possibility. Learn how to strategically position your voice-over business, effectively market your […]
In this brand-new 3 hour virtual course, instructor Tony Oliver will take participants through techniques to help make auditioning a positive, rather than a stress inducing, experience. Learn how a healthier mental approach to auditioning can reduce the nervousness that often gets in the way of giving your best reads. Explore some tricks of the […]
The Abaton Calendar is a resource created for and by voice talent, to help create meaningful connections and forge and maintain professional and personal relationships. (And hopefully, have a hell of a lot of fun in the process).