Commercial Voice Over Basics

Co-Presented by Sarah East (The Audition Room) & Neil Mulac (Everything Cinema Productions) 

Attention actors, ages 18 and up! If you want to expand your skills to include commercial voice acting, look no further than our one-day intensive workshop. In this workshop, you'll learn valuable tips and techniques to help you nail your voiceover auditions and bookings. You'll also learn how to make your auditions stand out and receive immediate feedback on your performances (using actual VO scripts).

Throughout the workshop, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to decode audition notices and learn proven strategies for self-direction. You'll also discover how to adapt your acting skills to the art and business of voiceover and learn straightforward techniques to break down commercial VO copy. By the end of the workshop, you'll have tangible tools to deliver your unique interpretation of any script with confidence and ease.

Benefits for on-camera actors learning commercial VO acting:

• Expanded job opportunities

• Versatility in acting

• Additional income stream

• Creative Exploration

• Longevity in the industry

• Enhanced audition skills

• Further industry networking

• And More!

This Intensive Workshop Includes:

• Perform different types of VO commercial scripts in a group setting

• Immediate feedback from experienced instructors

• Overview of VO Industry

• Self-Marketing and Branding

• Types of VO Demo Reels and How to Format them

• Resources: Digital and Print education, Quality online VO sites

• Discover your unique voice acting type(s)

• Learn professional VO microphone and delivery techniques

• Basic VO equipment essentials for home recording

• Engaging and effective vocal warm-ups

• And More!

DATE: Saturday, March 2nd, 2024

TIME: 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM

LOCATION:

Studio Nulu

1320 East Washington St

Louisville, KY 40206

FEE: $150

***Please Note that this event will have a 30-minute lunch break. Students are encouraged to bring their own lunch or visit one of the many local eateries in Louisville's historic Butchertown/Nulu neighborhood.

This workshop is designed for on-camera and theatre actors who want to learn VO Commercial techniques - but it is available to everyone ages 18 and up. Please note that enrollment is limited to 10 participants, so sign up quickly!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

Sarah East (Owner, The Audition Room) is a working actress, casting director, and member of the Screen Actors Guild. She's worked as an Audition Coordinator and Acting Coach with the area's largest talent agency and production companies for almost a decade, learning the casting process from the inside out. After graduating from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2005, Sarah spent time in New York City performing sketch comedy and improv before moving to Louisville, where she's grown her theatrical and on-camera resume to include nearly 100 Co-Star, Spokesperson, and Principal credits in film/tv, commercial, and live shows. Sarah's work as a private acting coach has been credited with helping students and adults book on-camera roles in box office feature films, TV shows, and commercials.

Neil Mulac (Owner, Everything Cinema Productions) is a professional actor, voice artist, filmmaker, business owner, and instructor. He is an alumnus of the University of Louisville, where he studied Theatre and English. Neil has appeared in numerous TV, film, commercial, and theatre projects, including the original TV film An Uncommon Grace (Hallmark), Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount+), Dance For Me (BET+), and more. He has also co-hosted diverse acting and VO events for performers of all ages and experience levels.