2015 Brochure - Voice One

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VOICE- OVER

Core Curriculum Commercial

Commercial

Narration

STEPPING OUT

STYLES with Sally Clawson & David Rosenthal with David Rosenthal Step out and expand your creativity by learning foundational reading and improvisational techniques. You’ll perform on mic in single & dialog spots, breathe life into words, relax, stay natural, and have fun!

This class helps you identify styles, make adjustments, and deliver different types of commercial VO: Tag, Announcer, Retail, Promo, Spokesperson, Real Person, Dialog, etc. In addition, you’ll also explore timing, rhythm, voice shifts, mic Choose one class that fits your schedule and then placement, adding humor, and continue in the commercial and narration tracks. believing what you say. Jan 11 Feb 22 Apr 4 May 9 Jun 28 Aug 22 Sep 13 Oct 14 Nov 15

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10am - 1pm 10am - 1pm 10am - 1pm 10am - 1pm 10am - 1pm 10am - 1pm 10am - 1pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 10am - 1pm

Investment: $95

BY THE BOOK with Elaine Clark

This is the FLAGSHIP class for ALL your VO training. Using Elaine’s best selling book, There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is as a text, you’ll build a solid foundation of TECHNIQUES so you can take direction, sound like you’re talking (rather than reading), and consistently deliver good reads. Session 1 Jan 17 - 18 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm, Jan 24 - 25 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 2 May 30 - 31 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm, Jun 6 - 7 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 3 (Summer Fast Track) Jul 18 - 19 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm, Jul 25 - 26 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 4 Sep 19 - 20 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm, Sep 26 - 27 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm

Investment: $605

Package Discounts On CORE CLASSES!

Session 1 Mar 14 - 15 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 2 (Summer Fast Track) Jul 20 - 21 Mo/Tu 10am - 5pm Session 3 Oct 3 - 4 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm

Investment: $380 MAKING IT M.I.N.E.TM with Elaine Clark

A quick approach to sounding believable makes this class a MUST ATTEND for all 3 VO tracks. Elaine shares her trademarked method for adding truth to your reads through the use of MOTIVATIONS, INTENTIONS, NEEDS and EMOTIONS. It lifts words off the page and infuses your reads with personality and perspective. Session 1 Feb 25 - Mar 18 4 We 6:30pm - 9:30pm Session 2 (Summer Fast Track) Jul 22 - 23 We/Th 10am - 5pm Session 3 Oct 17 - 18 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm

Investment: $380 SPONTANEITY

with Sally Clawson Confidence, spontaneity, and taking chances are needed at auditions and jobs. Learn when to break the rules, own the copy, and heighten your performances! You’ll improvise sections of the script, increase listening and response times, trust your own natural instincts, and laugh a lot! Session 1 Apr 11 - 12 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 2 (Summer Fast Track) Jul 24 & 31 2 Fr 10am - 5pm Session 3 Dec 5 - 6 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm

Investment: $380

NARRATION SIMPLE with Sarah Kliban

If you love to read aloud, try this class with an actor/casting director and enter the world of narration. You’ll learn phrasing, breath control, technical requirements, and choices needed to perform successfully. Session 1 Feb 6 - 7 Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Sa 10am - 5pm Session 2 May 15 - 16 Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Sa 10am - 5pm Session 3 (Summer Fast Track) Aug 3 - 4 Mo 10am - 1pm, Tu 10am - 5pm Session 4 Oct 9 - 10 Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Sa 10am - 5pm

Investment: $295 LONG FORM NARRATION with Tom Chantler & Kathy Garver

Long form narrations require a new set of skills to sustain energy and keep the listener’s attention. Tom works with you on Documentaries, Hi-Tech, and E-Learning scripts. Kathy prepares you for the world of Audiobooks. Please bring to class two copies each from the following book styles that are 1-2 pages in length: fiction, non-fiction, and children’s story. (Suggested prerequisites Narration Simple, By the Book, and Making It M.I.N.E.TM)

Session 1 Apr 25 - 26 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 2 (Summer Fast Track) Aug 8 - 9 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 3 Oct 24 - 25 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm

Investment: $380

ADVANCED NARRATION with Bob Wood

Expand your repertoire by learning different narration styles, ways to adjust the read to specific audiences, raise your status, remain truthful, consistent, and breathe through to the end of the script. (Suggested prerequisites Narration Simple, By the Book, and Making It M.I.N.E.TM)

Session 1 Mar 22 & 29 2 Su 10am - 5pm Session 2 (Summer Fast Track) Aug 5 - 6 We/Th 10am - 5pm Session 3 Dec 12 - 13 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm

Investment: $380

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VOICE- OVER

Core Curriculum Character

Character

Business

CREATING CHARACTERS with David Rosenthal

CHARACTER INTENSIVE with Elaine Clark and Guests

BEHIND THE SCENES with a Talent Agent

Discover and uncover the many voices that live inside you with this veteran of over 65 video games. You’ll be encouraged to take chances, explore voice placements, have fun, and use your body to create truthful characters. This character development foundation prepares you for more in-depth study in Bringing Voices To Life and Character Intensive. Choose one class that fits your schedule and then continue in the core curriculum character track. Jan 11 Su 2pm-5pm Feb 22 Su 2pm-5pm Apr 4 Sa 2pm-5pm May 9 Sa 2pm-5pm Jun 28 Su 2pm-5pm Aug 22 Sa 2pm-5pm Sep 13 Su 2pm-5pm Oct 21 We 6:30pm-9:30pm

BRINGING VOICES TO LIFE with Elaine Clark & David Rosenthal

Learn the TECHNICAL requirements needed in video games, cartoons, and toys. Create voices to match pictures, parse and concatenate sentences, analyze scripts, create a 3-D world, audition effectively, make strong performance choices, and more! Elaine Clark is a working actor who has directed, performed, and/or cast over 100 videogames, 2 anime cartoon series, a few cartoons, and 200 toys. Fr Sa Su

6:30pm - 9:30pm, 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm

Session 2 (Summer Fast Track) Jul 31 Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Aug 1 Sa 10am - 5pm Aug 2 Su 10am - 5pm Session 3 Oct 1 - 29

5 Th

Investment: $445

Session 1 Apr 9 - May 28 8 Th Session 2 Jul 27 - 30 Session 3 Nov 13 & 20 Nov 14 & 21 Nov 22

6:30pm - 9:30pm

(Summer Fast Track) Mo-Th 10am - 5pm 2 Fr 2 Sa Su

6:30pm - 9:30pm, 10am - 5pm, 10am - 5pm

Investment: $605

Investment: $95

Session 1 Feb 27 Feb 28 Mar 1

Build your book of character voices as you explore funny voices, evil monsters, military personnel, heroes, cinematic storytellers, age variables, sci-fi, sports, adventure, puzzle, social games, and toy voices. The last class has a special challenge that prepares you for a character demo. Elaine has cast and directed voice talent for game and anime clients Viz, Kabam, Leap Frog, Sega, Sony, and others, plus toy ideation companies. So you can be sure you’ll learn a lot!

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Package Discounts CORE TRACKS:

Commercial, Narration Character, Business, Marketing Make one (1) payment for all the classes in a track (excluding Stepping Out and Creating Characters) and receive a discount! Track Discounted Savings Rate Commercial: $1545

Session 1 Mar 26

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6:30pm - 9:30pm

Session 2 Sep 29

Tu

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $110 Marketing MARKETING WIZARDRY with Elaine Clark & David Menashe

You’ve got to have a business and marketing plan in order to get work! Learn how to sell yourself as a problem solver; phone, postcard & e-mail techniques; networking and social media; websites and blogging; cover letters & resumes; trade magazines, promotional materials, market positioning; and ways to locate, naviagate, and use the various Pay2-Play sites. Together, we’ll explore a marketable image that’s right for you! As an added bonus, the workshop also provides a contact list of companies who hire local voice talent! Session 1 May 2 May 3

Sa Su

2pm - 5pm 10am - 5pm

Session 2 Nov 4 - 18

3 We

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $295

$200

Narration: $905

$150

Character: $950

$100

Business / Marketing: $330

$75

Total Savings: $525

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Whether you’ve had an agent for years or are currently looking for one, this is a must attend. Hear “first hand” from a talent agent how an agency works, business etiquette, industry lingo, talent expectations, ways to build stronger working relationship with the agent and clients, actor do’s and don’ts, union and non-union rules, financial opportunities, current trends, pet peeves, and more.

After taking classes with you this year my career is starting to gain momentum. Bobby Brill, Actor

VOICE- OVER

Further Study Additional Skills – All Levels

Additional Skills – All Levels

Additional Skills – All Levels

ACTING - LOOPING

RECORDING

VOICE IMPROVEMENT

ACTING FOR VO & MORE with Elaine Clark

HOME RECORDING I with David Menashe

into Elaine’s step-by-step method to discover patterns, build characters, add depth, commit to choices, and create a believable relationship that engages the audience. When you’re finished, you’re guaranteed more memorable cold reads and finished performances!

to record auditions and jobs. Bring in your laptop or learn how to operate Audacity on ours. You’ll record, edit, adjust levels, and convert to mp3. (Class limited to ten students)

YOUR VOICE AS AN INSTRUMENT Does your acting need a boost? Delve The industry requires home studios with Desiree Goyette

Session 1 Jan 14 Session 2 Session 1 Mar 12 Feb 5 - 19 3 Th 6:30pm - 9:30pm Session 3 Session 2 May 12 Aug 5 - 19 3 We 6:30pm - 9:30pm Session 4 Investment: $295 Jun 9 Session 5 VIDEO GAME: ATMOSPHERE & Aug 11 CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Session 6 with Dave Fennoy Sep 16 Grunts, efforts, call outs, vocal variety, Session 7 and good improv skills are needed to add principal and background voices Nov 23

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7pm - 9:30pm

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7pm - 9:30pm

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10:30am - 1pm

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7pm - 9:30pm

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10:30am - 1pm

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7pm - 9:30pm

Mo

10:30am - 1pm

to video games. Dave shares his Investment: $95 unique tips and insights in creating characters with emotional depth, energy, believability, and versatility. HOME RECORDING II Mar 7

Sa

10am - 5pm

Investment: $205

Mo

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Session 2 Nov 3

Tu

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $100

Apr 29 Session 3 Jul 14 Session 4 Oct 28

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6:30 - 9:30pm

Tu

6:30 - 9:30pm

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6:30 - 9:30pm

Investment: $105

On-Camera Scene Study Monologue Improv 6

10am - 5pm

DICTION & CLARITY with Eugene O’Reilly

Diction issues holding you back? Does your voice need strengthening? Are you losing jobs because your words are slurred or there are too many mouth noises? Let a Certified SpeechLanguage Pathologist zero in on your problem areas and give you exercises and tips to help you improve, protect, and define your voice. Mo

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Tu

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $100 MUSICAL LITERACY with Ed Bogas

You’ll be astounded at how your readings become more dynamic when music is added as your “scene partner.” Work with this award winning writer, composer and producer to make adjustments to your performance as the musical intensity shifts. It will heighten your listening, broaden your stylistic choices, help bring the client’s message in on time, prepare you for making a demo and adjust to clients musical selections. Oct 11

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Investment: $195

Session 1 Mar 16 Advance your recording skills to the Session 2 next level! Test your voice on different Sep 22

More Acting Classes I had a blast last night in the ADR class with Kathy and learned some great techniques. David Manente, Actor

Jan 31

with Brian Burge

mics, get your home recording sample analyzed, learn advanced editing ADR/LOOPING techniques such as de-breathing, VST with Kathy Garver plug-ins, EQ notching, and discover Learn specific mic techniques for software options. [Bring your laptop ADR, looping, and walla sessions. and mic to class] Sync your voice to principal and background actor’s lip movements (Class limited to ten students) in movies, TV shows, games and cartoons. Plus, research & Session 1 We 6:30 - 9:30pm performance requirements needed Feb 11 Session 2 to come prepared for the job. Session 1 May 4

Singers and non-singers: strengthen and improve your speaking voice, placement, melody, and breath support. By isolating and using your chest, head and mask voices, you’ll sustain your reads and create new sounds from these three different areas as you apply singing principles in voice-over and voice-over principles in singing.

Su

12pm - 4pm

Investment: $130 Thanks for all your help last night on Audacity and such. Very overwhelming but do-able if given lots of time and practice. You think you have a skill for voice acting; then you realize you only have half the skill. Virginia Ferguson, Actor

VOICE- OVER

Further Study Additional Skills – All Levels DIALECTS & ACCENTS

Additional Skills – All Levels MARKETING / BRANDING

ARTICULATORY FLEXIBILITY with Doug Honorof

THE LONG HAUL: BUILDING A CAREER THAT LASTS An expert phonetician and dialect with Harlan Hogan coach, Doug will help you explore your voice and expand your range! You’ll be guided through all the sounds of the world’s languages, master reference vowels, lexical sets and other tools needed to pick up accents in a hurry. Jun 18 - 19

Th/Fr

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $235 DIALECTS I with Doug Honorof

Get serious and increase your business with strategic marketing planning and decision making. The author of Tales & Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor and The Voice Actor’s Guide to Recording At Home And On The Road shares his sure-fire tips on marketing; Competing on a national level; Latest recording equipment and trends; Packaging, Promotion and PR; Agents live and virtual; and Defining your SWOT Matrix.

Doug will coach you individually Jan 10 Sa and in groups on accents from the Southeast of England - RP, London, Investment: $205 and Estuary, Northern Cities (U.S.), Metro NY, Southern, Mountain, Irish and East Asian accents. You’ll also receive dozens of sound files and voice placement charts. (Prerequisite:

10am - 5pm

Sa/Su

10am - 5pm

Using the process you mastered in his other classes, Doug will help you create new characters from accents you already worked up, need for an audition or job, and build new accents based on voices found in Internet archives. (Prerequisite: Dialects I) Jun 22

Mo

10am - 5pm

Investment: $235

Save $100!

Attend all 5 days of Articultory Flexibility, Dialects I & II and pay

only $745

PEAK PERFORMANCE with Jennarose Johnson

Are nerves, confidence, commitment, and follow- through holding you back? The best actors, singers, dancers, and athletes KNOW the importance of peak performance, entering and maintaining “state,” and “being in the zone.” Vocal Awakening guides you to “step into state,” believe in yourself, stay there, “up” your auditions, and start landing more jobs. Jan 15

Investment: $195

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Watch your stress levels relax as you plan, practice, and understand the demo production process. We’ll discuss the types of material needed and where to find it. Then, we’ll practice reading one of your new scripts in the studio with music and effects. (Note: Demos produced separately on an individual basis.)

Session 1 Jan 21 & 28 2 We 6:30pm - 9:30pm Session 2 May 26 & Jun 2 2 Tu 6:30pm - 9:30pm Session 3 Sep 8 & 15 2 Tu 6:30pm - 9:30pm

6:30pm - 9:30pm

ACX may be where you started your audio book career but there are many more job opportunities out there. Having narrated over 500 books, Johnny will give you inside scoop on where to go, what to do, and how to advance to the next level. Feb 21

Sa

10am - 1pm

Investment: $75 ADVANCED AUDIO BOOKS #2 Hone Your Reading Skills with Johnny Heller

If you’re serious about your audio book career, don’t miss this opportunity to study with this award winning narrator. Bring 2 copies of challenging book selections to read and improve. Feb 21

Sa

2pm - 5pm

Investment: $125 BUILDING YOUR BRAND with Ian Price

British is needed in many VO and acting jobs throughout the year. Get into that psyche by learning basic London and South East UK pronunciations. Week one, you’ll practice key sounds and common pitfalls. Week two, you’ll put your new Session 1 Mar 5 British accents to the test. Mar 25 & Apr 1 2 We

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Investment: $95

To stand out from the competition and project an image that’s unique to “you,” you need a personal and unique business identity. Explore ways to create your winning brand so you’ll be remembered by clients and agents. Plus, tips on getting the most from your design, print, website, and marketing budget.

BASIC BRITISH with Ian Price

PREPARING FOR A DEMO with Elaine Clark & David Menashe

ADVANCED AUDIO BOOKS #1 Information/Lecture/Discussion with Johnny Heller

Investment: $375 DIALECTS II with Doug Honorof

DEMO - BOOKS - NARRATION

Investment: $195

Articulatory Flexibility)

Jun 20 - 21

Intermediate/Advanced

Session 2 Oct 27

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Investment: $100 7

LONG FORM II with Elaine Clark

Record long scripts in the booth to identify and correct recording and performance issues: articulation, breaths, mouth noises, volume consistency, phrasing, emotional nuance, vocal flexibility, script analysis, visualization, status, and storytelling. You’ll also record scripts at home and submit them for review.

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Jul 15 - 22

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $195

2 We

6:30pm - 9:30pm

VOICE- OVER

Further Study Intermediate/Advanced



SCRIPT ANALYSIS

COMMERCIAL CONNECTION

PROMOS / COMMERCIAL

COPY INTENSIVE with Sally Clawson

PROFESSIONAL INVITATIONAL with Michael O’Brien & Guests

PROMOS, TRAILERS & MORE with Tom Celia

Only by reading a great deal of copy can you see the breadth of choices available and begin to develop your own unique style. Copy will be made available in advance and direction will be tight and specific. Focus is on reading lots and LOTS of copy! (Suggested prerequisite: Commercial Core)

Jan 20 - Feb 10

4 Tu 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $380

Session 1 Mar 19 Session 2 Jul 28 Session 3 Sep 30

VO TECHNIQUES with Elaine Clark

This class picks up where “By the Book” left off. “Land” the commercial, find new ways to perfect your timing, use melody to separate information, finesse “money words” without pushing, and emotionally energize audiences to take action. You’ll also write a piece of copy and experience directing someone else reading it. Aug 3 - 17

Meet, learn, and be directed by writers, producers, directors, and advertisers who hire talent! There’s a different writer, producer, or director each time. Show off your talents, network and learn from one or all three.

3 Mo 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $295

Th

6:30 - 9:30pm

Tu

6:30 - 9:30pm

We

6:30 - 9:30pm

Investment: $105 THE BOOKING EDGE with Steve Reisberg

There’s a definitive difference between commercial and Promo/Trailer reads. As a voice over agent for 14 years at CESD in NYC, Tom knows what sells! He’ll offer new and different insights to refine your skills, grow beyond your current abilities, and be at the top of your game! May 6 & 13

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10am - 5pm

6:30pm - 9:30pm

COMEDY IN 60 SECONDS with Sam Pond

This mic intensive workshop will challenge you to discover the comedic nugget in a radio commercial. You’ll learn to recognize absurd situations, allow the script to open up, take situations seriously, and trust your performance will be funny by staying committed to the character’s needs and wants.

As Voice-over Director for TGMD Talent, Steve helped actors book voice-over jobs every day including top Hollywood VO talent, A-list celebrities, and the late, great Don LaFontaine. You’ll get strong direction in many areas of the VO biz: commercials, promos, trailers, Jul 13 & 20 and more. Apr 19

2 We

Investment: $195

2 Mo

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $195

YOUR VOICE IMPRINT with Bob Wood

Investment: $195

is unique, just like a fingerprint. Make sure that your voice print matches what producers, agents, and directors hear. Discover how your voice can leave a lasting impression.

John Crane, one of SF’s top directors, teaches you the power of rhetoric when breaking down a script, how & why commercials are written a particular way, the hiring process, what clients listen or look for at auditions, and why certain actors get hired.

Feel outside your body watching yourself record, now knowing what to do about it? Not sure what Understated, Dry, Real, Conversational really means and how to get there? Auditions “almost” hitting the mark? It’s time to tweak your vocal performance skeleton. Plenty of mic time and insightful feedback.

Jun 11

Nov 12

Can you define your voice in one or two DIRECTOR’S PERSPECTIVE: words? Do you know what voice-over SCRIPT ANALYSIS categories best suit you? Every voice with John Crane

Aug 16

Su

12pm - 4pm

Investment: $130 NUTS & BOLTS with Tom Chantler

What is this thing? What’s in there? Who is this person? Can you identify the type of spot: retail or image? In this “thinking” workshop, you’ll analyze a wide swath of copy as you learn to find structure, rhythm, marketing and branding messages hidden in the copy. WARNING! When you can do all this consistently, you’ll be in danger of booking work. Oct 6 - 20

3 Tu 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $295

Th

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $110

Th

6:30 - 9:30pm

Investment: $95

LA AGENT CONNECTION with Mary Lynn Wissner Since 1990, Voices Voicecasting and Mary Lynn have been casting voices for thousands of TV, radio, animation, film, games, and audio books. Connect with a top VO casting director, get insider scoop and direction, and find out how you can make more “green.” Utilize her techniques so you can deliver what casting directors and clients need. Jun 14

VO CHIROPRACTICS: CRACK THAT COPY with Michael O’Brien & Jenny Debevec

Su

10am - 5pm

Investment: $205

COMEDIC SCRIPT WRITING & PERFORMANCE with Sam Pond

Let Sam, the owner of Pond Radio Entertainment, expand your creativity and comedic style. You’ll make a creative brief truly creative, find the blind spot of the character and exaggerate it, develop interesting “nonheros,” understand archetypes, know when to break rules, and utilize conflict. You’ll write, perform, and dissect copy to get a better understanding of what is required from all angles of the business: client, creative, writer, and actor. Nov 16 & 23

2 Mo

Investment: $195 8

6:30pm - 9:30pm

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Further Study Intermediate/Advanced



AGENT CONNECTION

CHARACTER CONNECTION

WORKOUTS

VOICE-OVER BOOT CAMP with Talent Agent

THAT’S NOT ALL FOLKS! with Bob Bergen

Spend a full day with a four star general...er, agent, developing your marketable skills as a voiceover actor. You’ll be put through the paces: precision timing, character development, personality, believability, truthfulness, and salability. Sign up if you’re up for the challenge and want to be heard! Session 1 Feb 8

Su

10am - 5pm

Session 2 Aug 23

Su

10am - 5pm

Investment: $205 TV TAGS & NATIONAL READS with Talent Agent

Expand your characters with the Emmy nominated voice of Porky Pig! Create rich characters, use new mic and audition techniques, sustain energy, and discover industry “do’s and don’ts.” Prepare to laugh, create new characters voices, and play! (Prerequisite: Character Core Curriculum classes and/or prior work experience.)

Mar 27 Mar 28

Fr Sa

6:30pm - 9:30pm, 10am - 5pm

Investment: $305 TOY VOICES with Cristina Milizia

Toy voices aren’t just for girls... there are tons of toys for boys, too! Cristina shares tips and tricks from voicing and casting toys for Creativity. You’ll review toys, learn what physical and audio characteristics make them stand out, and create fun new voices.

San Francisco talent have access to local and national accounts through voicebank.net and other production sources. In order to compete for the big dollars against LA and NY talent, you need to focus your voice, Sep 6 Su 10am - 5pm personality, and energy. This talent agent works in the booth every day Investment: $195 and has tips and tricks to help your TV read “fit in the advertiser’s pocket.” VIDEO GAME CHALLENGE May 20 & 27

2 We

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $205 NAILING THE AUDITION with Talent Agent

Okay, you’ve got the talent but want an agent to see you in action - or - you have an agent and want the agent to see what else you can do. PRESTO!! The planets have aligned and your wish has been granted. Show off your stuff on mic and perform your memorized monologue. There’s a different agent each time, so you can attend one or more classes. Session 1 Jun 24 Session 2 Nov 19

We

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Th

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $110

with Emily Clark & Darragh O’Farrell Join the Electonic Arts Sr. Talent Coordinator & Star Wars games director as they share inside tips, ways to compete effectively against Hollywood talent, and get directed on mic.

SMALL GROUP WORKOUT with Elaine Clark Tom Chantler & Tom Celia MONTHLY WORKOUT

Keep your voice-over skills sharp with these 2 hour semiprivate workouts. Read from our scripts or bring in your current audition scripts to delve deeper, add believability, and uncover more meaning. Attend all the classes… or just a few. It’s your career. Stay on top of it! (Register Early. Class size limited to 6. )

Elaine directs in the recording studio to improve recording and performances. Tom Chantler and Tom Celia work in the classroom. Emphasis is commercials, narration, and video games.

Jan 6 Elaine

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10am-12pm

Feb 4 We Tom Chantler

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Mar 19 Elaine

Th

12pm - 2pm

Apr 8 Elaine

We

10am - 12pm

May 18 Tom Celia

Mo

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jun 17 We Tom Chantler

12pm - 2pm

Jul 7 Elaine

Tu

10am - 12pm

Investment: $205

Aug 6 Elaine

Th

6:30pm - 8:30pm

IN THE STUDIO with Ned Lott

Sep 9 We Tom Chantler

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Oct 6 Elaine

Tu

10am - 12pm

Nov 10 Tom Celia

Tu

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Dec 9 Elaine

We

12pm - 2pm

Session 1 May 12 & 19 Session 2 Sep 17 & 24

2 Tu

6:30pm - 9:30pm

2 Th

6:30pm - 9:30pm

This jam-packed class includes matching intensity with sound effects, performing a scene in front of a green screen, singing in character, and looping classic Disney and Marvel films in the recording studio. Nov 6 Nov 7

Fr Sa

6:30pm - 9:30pm, 10am - 5pm

Investment: $305

Investment: $80

Connect with Agents, Directors and Actors. Now that you’ve got some training under your belt, why not show off your talent! 9

KIDS

Classes are designed to develop imagination, enhance listening skills, build body awareness, boost self-confidence, and improve verbal expression. Parents are encouraged to join their children at the beginning and end of each session so they can better understand the creative process and view their work. If children want to continue in other classes in our curriculum, they may do so if the child is comfortable performing with adults and can sit quietly with them in class.

Kids Classes: VO and On-Camera

** Please bring a sack lunch to day classes. ** ON-CAMERA FOR KIDS with Elaine Clark Get the training it takes to be fearless! You’ll learn why Show Business is two words; improvisation and cold reading techniques; commercial and film on camera skills; audition and callback training; and, the power of YES I CAN! Jun 13

Sa

2pm - 5pm*

* We suggest that parents return at 4:30pm for a performance and video playback.

COMMERCIAL FAST TRACK

Investment: $95

Starts on Saturday and continues for 9 days, then finishes the following Friday.

VOICE-OVER FOR KIDS with Elaine Clark

Investment: $1,545

Now teens and tweens 10-18 can learn voice-over skills together! We’ll work on different types of commercials, improvisation, characters for animation and games. Jun 27

Sa

10am - 4pm*

* We suggest that parents stay for the first 10 minutes and return at 3:30pm for a performance on mic.

Investment: $170 Sign up for both teen classes and pay only $250 - a savings of $15. Or sign up two siblings for one class and save $10 per child.

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Jul 18 - 26 & 31 10 days 10am - 5pm

CHARACTER FAST TRACK Jul 27 - Aug 2 Mo - Th 10am - 5pm, Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Sa/Su 10am - 5pm

Investment: $950 I am absolutely loving this class and am completely energized and excited after I leave every Tuesday. It feels so good to be learning a new skill, and I’m already looking forward to being able to audition with confidence down the road. Heather Hiatt, Actor JE Talent

DAY CLASSES

Daytime Conservatory Additional Daytime Classes

Additional Daytime Classes

DAYTIME CONSERVATORY

SUMMER FAST TRACK with Elaine Clark and Voice One Staff

PRIVATE LESSONS

with Elaine Clark and Guests

10 Week Class Daytime • 10am - 1pm

Tuesdays

Whether you live out of town, have the summer off, like studying during the day, or want to complete the core curriculum in the shortest time possible, Voice One has heard your pleas! In 3 weeks you can complete the Commercial, Character, and Narration core classes. For those who live locally, we highly recommend that you attend the Intro, Stepping Out and Creating Characters classes before immersing yourself in this comprehensive program.

Mondays

COMMERCIAL TRACK

This is a very comprehensive class. The first four weeks lay down a foundation and unique way to take direction. You’ll work on commercials, narration, and character copy; script analysis; articulation and breathing; microphone techniques; auditioning skills; business and marketing; and more! Session 1 Mar 3 - May 5 Session 2 Sept 14 - Nov 16

Investment: $750 ADVANCED DAYTIME CONSERVATORY with Elaine Clark

Saturday, Jul 18 – Sunday, Jul 26 & Friday, Jul 31

By The Book Jul 18 - 19, 25-26 2 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm

6 Week Class Daytime • 10am - 1pm

Styles

You’ve completed the 10 week Daytime Conservatory and want to continue your studies. The first couple weeks will be technique based. Then it’s into the studio to read scripts, scripts, scripts to get you ready to compete for jobs and auditions.

Making It M.I.N.E.

(Prerequisite: Daytime Conservatory, Core Curriculum, or work experience)

Jul 20 - 21

Mo/Tu 10am - 5pm TM

Jul 22 - 23

We/Th 10am - 5pm

Spontaneity Jul 24 & Jul 31 2 Fr

10am - 5pm

Monday, Jul 27 - Sunday, Aug 2

Character Intensive

CLASS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Jul 27 - 30 Mo-Th

Investment: $480

Bringing Voices to Life

HOME RECORDING I

with David Menashe Record auditions and jobs! Bring in your laptop and mic or learn how to operate Audacity on ours. You’ll record, edit, adjust levels and convert to mp3. Session 1 May 12 Session 2 Aug 11 Session 3 Nov 23

Tu

10:30am - 1pm

Tu

10:30am - 1pm

Mo

10:30am - 1pm

Investment: $95

Private Lessons with Elaine Clark and the other instructors are available during the day starting at $140 per hour. Call or e-mail for an appointment.

SMALL GROUP WORKOUTS With Elaine Clark

These intense semi-private 2 hour workouts are for working professionals and voice actors who have a demo or are about to make one. Class size is limited to 6 students.

Jan 6 Elaine Mar 19 Elaine April 8 Elaine Jun 17 Tom Jul 7 Elaine Oct 6 Elaine Dec 9 Elaine

10am - 5pm

Jul 31 - Aug 2 Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Sa/Su 10am - 5pm

Investment: $950* NARRATION TRACK Monday, Aug 3 - Sunday, Aug 9

Narration Simple Aug 3 - 4

Mo Tu

10am - 1pm, 10am - 5pm

Advanced Narration Aug 5 - 6

We-Th 10am - 5pm

Long Form Narration Aug 8 - 9

Sa/Su 10am - 5pm

Investment: $905* 11

Tu

10am - 12pm

Th

12pm - 2pm

We

10am - 12pm

We

12pm - 2pm

Tu

10am - 12pm

Tu

10am - 12pm

We

12pm - 2pm

Investment: $80 per session

Investment: $1,545* CHARACTER TRACK

aytime Conservatory

Core Daytime Classes

AUDIO DEMOS

Demos are produced during the day. They are directed, engineered and mixed by Elaine Clark in our on-site recording studio. You receive the audio CD master, mp3, and the Logic Pro 9 program with the wave files.

Investment: $900 for the first track and $750 for each additional track (per finished minute.) Includes music and sound effects. Three tracks suggested: Commercial, Character and Narration.

Audio Book demos recorded on an hourly basis of $160 per hour. This includes recording, editing and mixing.

* Package rate discount for Core Curriculum, Summer Fast Track.

ACTING & IMPROV

Voice One Studio Theatre... For the Actor Commercial – Film – Industrial

ACTING CLASSES Don’t limit yourself to being a voice talent… become a voice actor! Commercials, video games, and narrations all require strong acting. Delve deeper into yourself so you can perform with more truth, believability, depth, and emotion. ACTING FOR VO & MORE with Elaine Clark

DIRECTING YOURSELF with Billie Shepard

Session 1 Feb 5 - 19

3 Th 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Feb 17 - Mar 10

Session 2 Aug 5 - 19

3 We 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Elaine has created a step-by-step plan to help you understand the essentials for good acting in all areas of the business. You’ll break scenes down into beats, commit to relationships with live and virtual scene partners, add history and opinion to the words, find conflict, commit to changes, discover and express the hidden meaning within the copy.

Ever wonder what the director or script specs really mean? Need help changing emotions on a dime? Want to deliver a more powerful message? Learn how to apply acting techniques to voice-over scripts, internalize direction, and make more creative choices. Have fun and build confidence as you gain more freedom, allow your personality to shine, and become more flexible and salable. 4 Tu

6:30pm-9:30pm

Investment: $380

Investment: $295

SCENE STUDY with Marvin Greene

Ready to be amazed at how much your acting skills and confidence levels can increase in just six weeks? You’ll be handed scripts that will challenge and stretch your acting abilities, comedic timing, and overall performance as you create believable relationships with your scene partner and increase the trust and confidence in yourself. It’s an excellent tool in your acting belt for those who are serious about their voice-over and acting career. Since scripts, actors, and the focus of each class changes, why not keep your acting skills sharp by attending both sessions! Session 1 Mar 23 - Apr 27

6 Mo

6:30pm - 9:30pm

UNLOCKING YOUR EMOTIONS with Elaine Clark

Session 2 Sept 21 - Oct 26

6 Mo

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Having trouble tapping into you emotions and expressing them in your performance? It’s important to know how to unlock your emotions, especially if you’re a left brainer. After all, it’s not the words you say but emotions that connect you with the listener and allow the performance to come alive. This class safely guides you through specific tricks and techniques to unlock your The Elaine Clark one-sheet hangs in emotions so they can be shared with my home booth and I still go through an audience. the exercises every time I read.

Investment: $375*

Jul 16 - 23 2 Th

Maria Marquis, Actor MDT Agency

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Investment: $195

ACTING ESSENTIALS • Add depth to your voice-over skills. • Expand your booking potential in commercials, corporate videos, TV, film, and video games. • Prepare a monologue to show a talent agent.

Rich Rubin, Actor & Radio Personality KROQ (L.A.) & VOX INC (L.A.)

*$50 discount per session for returning Scene Study actors. The VO Techniques class opened up such a great perspective for me. It’s made my most recent auditions more enjoyable, and has given me a process that makes me feel excited and in control of showing my best work.

IMPROV DROP-IN WORKSHOP With Ann Feehan and Special Guests

Sundays 5:30pm - 7:30pm On-going - every other Sunday. No class on Major Holiday Weekends. Investment: $15 cash at the break

We welcome new players, seasoned professionals, and those in between. Games are designed for everyone’s growth and enjoyment.

• Have fun while you hone your acting skills.

For the schedule and weekly updates, send a message to [email protected] with the subject line, “Add Me To This List.”

• Gain trust and confidence in yourself.

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ON-CAMERA

Voice One On-Camera... For the Actor Commercial – Film – Industrial

ON-CAMERA WORKOUTS Don’t limit yourself to voice-overs. Expand your income potential on-camera. Each class has a slightly different focus and instructor. All are designed to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and increase your booking opportunities. COMFORT ON CAMERA with Deb Fink

TELEPROMPTER with Bob Wood & Line-By-Line If you’re new to on-camera, start Teleprompting here! This class will help you feel more... well, comfortable... in front of a camera. You’ll learn the fundamentals: how to prepare for auditions, the slating process, ways to talk to the camera like it’s a person, and what’s expected of you at various jobs. You’ll also receive guidance on industry resources, headshots, resumes, and materials for agents and professional organizations. Jan 22 & 29

2 Th

6:30 - 9:30pm

Investment: $195 AUDITIONING FOR FILM with Sarah Kliban

If you like reading narration scripts, you’re a prime candidate for teleprompter work. So, when opportunity knocks… be prepared! Add “Teleprompter” to your resume. This professional teleprompting service gives you the real experience so you’ll know what to expect at the job. Learn how to look natural when reading scrolled words, tricks to feel and appear relaxed, how to trust your cold reads, and fun ways to get rid of that “blank reading stare.” It’s sure to boost your confidence and performance at on-camera and voiceover auditions and jobs. Sep 12

Sa

10am - 1pm

Sarah is not only an amazing actor, she is also one of the premiere casting Investment: $125 directors for film and television in San Francisco - Nina Henninger Casting & International Talent Casting! Don’t miss this opportunity to work with a pro who understands the acting process from both sides of the camera. Be seen, get “inside the biz” info, take chances, and increase your odds of landing the part as you work on short film audition scripts. Apr 18

Sa

Get a quick three-hour auditioning hit from this very busy freelance casting director. She’ll direct and guide you through several improvised scenes and short scripts. Jump in front of the camera and let her show you how to take direction quickly, be confident, accepting, and make necessary performance adjustments. Sep 12

Sa

2 - 5pm

Investment: $95 AUDITION TUNE-UP with Michael O’Brien & Jenny Debevec

Afraid you’ll blank out due to nerves? Not sure whether to memorize the script or not? Auditioned with a scene partner who gave you nothing? Getting callbacks but no bookings? Want to learn how to turn a screwed up audition into a gift? Auditions are like a sport. Let this dynamic duo put you in the best spotlight to become a more versatile and confident actor. Jul 7

Tu

6:30 - 9:30pm

Investment: $95

10am - 5pm

EAR PROMPTER/OCN with Elaine Clark

Investment: $195 The VO, on-camera, and acting classes at Voice One have been invaluable! The training allowed me to leave my full time office job and start my own business. Now I’m writing scripts and performing VO and on-camera all around the country. Victoria Shepherd, Actor - Stars, The Agency

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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL AUDITIONING with Gregg Cohen

COMMUNICATION TRAINING FOR NON-ACTORS C ommunication Skills are Life Skills. Whether speaking with employees, boss, customers, friends, family, or kids, HOW you deliver the words adds impact to the message’s content. Work 1-on-1 or in group settings with expert communication coach, Elaine Clark. Together, we’ll identify weaknesses and turn them into strengths.

See Page 17 for more details.

For a quote, call 415.974.1103 or email [email protected].

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Tradeshows, on-camera industrials, long scripts that require a polished performance at auditions - these areas of the business often require the use of an ear prompter. Learn how to use the recorder and ear piece, relax in front of the camera, get rid of “tics,” increase your acting skills and develop a strong Audition, On-Camera Narrator & Tradeshow presence.

Investment: $375 PRIVATE LESSON CLASS SERIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Voice-Over Demos Demos are produced on an individual basis to ensure quality. No demos are produced until a student has completed the core curriculum classes, attended the Daytime Conservatory and some additional classes in areas where growth is needed, or is currently working. When you feel ready to produce a demo, we suggest that you attend the Preparing for Demo class and contact Elaine Clark to set up an appointment. She will give you an assignment for pulling the necessary materials and schedule studio time. Recordings are edited, mixed and delivered on a master CD plus in mp3 format. Once your demo is produced, we suggest that you join our talent database. Read more about it below.

TYPES OF DEMOS INCLUDE:

Investment: $900 per completed minute for first track. $750 per completed minute for each additional track

• Commercial • Promo • Narration • Foreign • Character Language • Audio Book

Talent Database ATTENTION PRODUCERS: Looking for local voice-over and on-camera talent? Call or e-mail to get an access code. Book talent directly off the site. Download mp3s and headshots. Studio with engineer and director is also available.

ACTORS:

After you get your demo produced, why not join our talent database! Investment: $50 one-time set up + annual fee Call 415-974-1103 or check us out on the web: http://db.voiceoneonline.com

Recording Studio Voice One houses an on-site recording studio with a 10’ x 6 1/2’ booth with the state-of-the-art JZ Black Hole 1 microphone used for voice casting, client production, and voice-over demos. Voices are recorded and mixed in wave or aiff on the Logic Pro 9 audio platform and can be converted to multiple designated formats and either uploaded, emailed, transferred to your external drive, or burned onto a CD. We also have access to an extensive music and sound effects library. Elaine Clark is the chief recording engineer and talent director. Let us record, edit and mix your next project! Studio Rate: $160/Hr 14

Frequently Asked Questions 1. Where do I start?

Starting Out is where you begin. The intro class is offered 9 times a year. Preregistration is suggested. Simply call, mail, fax or e-mail your payment.

2. What classes should I take next? The core curriculum classes are the foundation of our voice acting program. Start with Stepping Out for the commercial and narration tracks and Creating Characters for the character track.

6. What is the advantage of taking the 10-week Daytime Conservatory class over the core curriculum classes?

The Daytime Conservatory is designed for students of all levels who want an overview of the business and are available during the day. Many students take this series in addition to the core curriculum classes. Others augment their learning with private lessons or attend evening or weekend classes in areas where improvement is needed.

7. Should I take private lessons?

Private lessons start at $140/hour and are best used after attending Start with the core classes in the core curriculum or Daytime your area of interest then branch Conservatory classes. Personalized out into further study. Everyone lessons are by appointment only. Call should, however, attend the By or e-mail if you’re interested. The Book and Making It M.I.N.E.TM classes to solidify your voice-over 8. What does it take to make a technique. demo and when can I have one? Demos are written, recorded, produced and mixed with music 4. Do I really need to take the and sound effects by Elaine Clark on By the Book class if I’ve read an individual basis in our in-house Elaine Clark’s book, There’s recording studio. Demo production Money Where Your Mouth Is? is not considered until a student Absolutely! Elaine uses her 30 years has completed the core curriculum of experience to guide you through classes, taken a private lesson to the process of trusting the techniques evaluate skill level, or has a current expressed in the book by getting demo that needs updating. them out of your head and into your body. She’ll also share a lot more performance tricks that aren’t in 9. I noticed you have scene study, improv and on-camera the book!

3. What if I’m only interested in narration or characters?

classes. If I just want to do voice-overs, do I need to take 5. How important are the business and marketing classes? those classes, too? No matter how wildly talented you are, if no one knows you exist or you don’t know the business protocol… you’ll have a hard time making money. Marketing Wizardry teaches you effective marketing techniques while an agent takes you Behind The Scenes of a talent agency to reveal the do’s and don’ts, financial breakdowns, and expectations of talent.

While some people only want to do voice-overs, talent agents often want to represent you on camera, too. We have classes that prepare you for stage acting, corporate industrials, film and commercials. The options are there to either deepen your acting ability or diversify your acting career.

10. I don’t want to act; I just want to do voice-overs.

It’s your choice whether you want to be a voice “talent” or a voice “actor.” Voice One guides you through the process of becoming an actor so that you’re not just talking from the neck up but with your whole body, soul and mind. Whether you expand into other areas of acting or stick with voiceover, you’ll learn ways to effectively perform. Come join us!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Voice-Over students should bring a blank CD, smart phone, mp3 recorder, or external thumb drive, as well as a notebook to class each week. • “By the Book” students should bring a copy of There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is to class each week. (The book is not included in the class fee.) Copies may be purchased through the Voice One website link to Amazon.com, or through major bookstores and websites with drama sections like Books Inc., Barnes & Noble. etc. • Ear Prompter students must come to class each week with a small digital recorder and ear piece. Call the office for suggested models. • D EMOS: All audio demos are produced on-site with Elaine Clark. Rate starts at $900 for the first track. Each minute of edited material includes music and sound effects. • P RIVATE LESSONS: Elaine Clark and some instructors are available for private lessons starting at $140/hour. Call or e-mail for an appointment. Private lessons are also available through video Skype. • All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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Instructors Elaine Clark is an award-winning

John Crane heads up John Crane

Bob Bergen has voiced hundreds of

Jenny Debevec trained at

actor, director, producer, certified teacher and the author of the quintessential voice-over book, There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is, and the owner/founder of Voice One.

cartoons and video games. He’s the current Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Marvin the Martian, Henry Haawk, Sylvester Jr. and Speedy Gonzales.

Ed Bogas has spent most of his

career relating music to words. His body of work includes hundreds of commercials, the music for the Garfield and Peanuts cartoon series (with Desiree Goyette) and a BMI listing of over a thousand songs.

Brian Burge is the audio talent director at a large talent agency. He has a passion for helping actors grow in their craft through intuitive direction and technical mentoring.

Tom Celia spent 14 years as a

voice-over agent at a top NYC talent agency. He has represented some of the preeminent talent in the business, working on numerous national network commercials, video games, animation, Grammy winning audio books, and Emmy winning TV shows.

Tom Chantler has been making his living with voice-over and on-camera work for about 20 years. He brings humor, versatility and enthusiasm to his gigs as well as the classroom.

Films, a full service production company. He studied rhetoric at CAL and has been writing, directing, and producing award winning commercials for over 30 years. Voice One, is a teaching artist and consultant. Along with voice over and on camera work, she is the lead singer of a band.

Ann Feehan worked in commercial

casting for 5 years. She has been an improvisor for over 20 years and has been teaching improv for the past 15 years.

Dave Fennoy has been a preeminent

voice working in Los Angeles since 1990. He is one of the most versatile voices in the industry providing voices for Commercials, N a r r a t i o n s , T V P r o m o s , Aw a r d Shows, Animation and Games.

Deb Fink has been an actor since

3, working professionally in Theater, Film, TV, and Voice Over for over 25 years. She has coached and taught teenagers and adults represented in New York, Los Angeles, the UK, and the greater Bay Area since 1991.

Kathy Garver, ”Cissy” from

the long running CBS TV series Family Affair, brings a wealth of kn owled ge ab ou t voicin g t oys, narrating books, voice placement, diction exercises, and film looping.

Desiree Goyette, a two time

intern at JE Talent and quickly worked her way up to voice over talent agent. She now coordinates, negotiates and casts talent for Electronic Arts, the video game company.

Grammy nominee, has enjoyed a singing and voice-over career for over 25 years. Her list of character voice credits include: Betty Boop, Barbie, Nermal (Garfield’s nemesis), Petunia Pig, Honey Bunny and numerous others for radio, television and toys.

Sally Clawson is a Voice One alum

Marvin Greene has been performing

Emily Clark began her career as an

who works steadily in voice over, stage and screen. Voice over clients include: McDonalds, Macys, Apple, Saturn, Yahoo, Telltale Games, and Lucas Arts. She offers lively, invigorating and purposeful classes.

Gregg Cohen is a casting director

for commercial, industrial, and print and runs camera for other casting directors. She understands the client’s POV and shares these oncamera auditioning techniques with her students.

as an actor and musician in the Bay Area since 1987, having worked extensively in theatre, VO, TV, and commercials. For the past 20 years, he’s taught acting at ACT, Berkeley Rep and other schools.

Johnny Heller is a highly regarded

commercial voice over and audio narration coach and teacher. He has narrated nearly 500 audiobooks for adults, young adults and children. He is a multi-Audie Award Nominee and Winner.

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Harlan Hogan, based in Chicago, is

the author of Tales and Techniques of a VO Actor and The Voice Actor’s Guide to Recording at Home... and on The Road. Over the last 35 years he’s voiced some of advertising’s most famous slogans such as: “Kills bugs fast, kills bugs dead.”

Doug Honorof designs dialects,

accents and character voices for stage, screen and VO. As a voice and speech trainer, he’s lectured at top institutes including Yale School of Drama and Tisch/NYU and coaches many top Broadway and Hollywood stars.

Jennarose Johnson Deeply influenced

by the Meisner Technique (alongside Sandra Bullock), the depth of raw emotion and authentic, truthful expression comes through her expressivearts-style performing and teaching.

Sarah Kliban is a San Francisco

casting director for feature films, television, voice-over, and foreign language. As an actor, she has extensive experience performing on stage and in film... locally and in other countries.

Ned Lott has produced and cast

many top titles, including Howl’s Moving Castle, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, plus numerous voice-over and ADR sessions for the Walt Disney Company, Pixar and SquareEnix.

David Menashe has a strong

background in sales/marketing and technology. He keeps abreast of new and creative ways to reach potential customers (directors, producers and casting agents) and shares these skills in his classes.

Cristina Milizia, a voice talent for

over 20 years specializing in character voices for toys and games, has recorded and cast voices for hundreds of toys for companies including Disney, Fisher Price, Mattel, and Hasbro.

Michael O’Brien has voiced award

winning campaigns for the San Francisco Giants, Round Table Pizza, Clorox, KAB Man and many more. He’s also a writer, on-camera performer, improviser and one of the founding members of the National Theatre of the Deranged.

Darragh O’Farrell spent 18 years at

Lucas Arts and is credited as Voice Director or Voice Producer on 19 Star Wars games as well as many other video games. He is currently freelancing and working on many projects.

Instructors Eugene O’Reilly is a Nationally

Certified and California Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over 30 years experience and a private practice specializing in Pronouncing American English and Voice Enhancement for Professionals.

Voice One Offers Corporate Training Elaine Clark, communication guru and author of the best selling book, There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is, offers private and group coaching:

Sam Pond of Pond Creative, is the

only person in the history of New York’s One Show to win Best of Show with a radio campaign. He’s been honored with hundreds of copywriting awards and is a former creative director at Chiat/Day, Hal Riney & Partners and Goodby, Silverstein & Partners.

• Live Presentations • On-Camera • Teleprompter • Telephone • Speech Delivery • Voice Improvement

Ian Price combines running a

successful graphic design and branding practice in London and San Francisco with a career as a voice-over and oncamera actor.

Steve Reisberg has directed and

coached thousands of VO sessions. His clients include the very top talent in L.A. and many A-list celebreties including the late, great “King of Voice-overs” Don LaFontaine. For ten years he was the VO Audition Director for TGMDTalent where he helped actors book voice-over jobs.

David Rosenthal has made his

living behind the mic and in front of the camera for over 20 years, and has helped many people get their start or further their careers i n t h e i n d u s t r y. H e ’s a l s o t h e founder of Internet Voice Coach.

Billie Shepard, veteran actor and

teacher, is founder of San Jose Rep’s Actors Workshop, the Best of Both Worlds acting workshops and Billie Shepard & Associates. Her career includes TV, film, industrials, commercials, and lead roles in Equity houses throughout the country.

Mary Lynn Wissner As owner &

Voice Casting Director at Voices Voicecasting, since 1990, Mary Lynn has cast thousands of voices for tv, radio, animation, adr, interactive, promo, trailers, audiobooks... Including History, Nickelodeon, Disney, HGTV, Sony Playstation, Nike, Hallmark Channel, and DreamWorks.

Bob Wood’s 25+ year career includes

hundreds of corporate industrials, both on-camera and VO. He adds humor, depth, and insightful guidance to his students.

Dynamic Communication = Success Let us design a program suited to your individual or group needs in one or all of the following areas: - Voice Placement & Strengthening - Word Movement & Actions - Body Positioning and Gesturing - Vocal Clarity - Resonators and Articulators - Rhetoric: The Power of Persuasion - Looking and Sounding Natural & Conversational - Owning the Words - Delivering a Confident Message - Engaging the Audience - Motivating the Listener to Take Action

Voice One communication coaching results: - Improved listening & speaking skills - Better business relations - Increased sales: on the phone, web, or in person - Engaged & motivated audiences, co-workers, and clients - More confidence

Ways you and your company can benefit: - Executive Development - Presentations - Sales Calls - Video and Audio Media Relations - Voice Mail Systems For more information or a quote for individual or group training, call 415.974.1103 or email [email protected].

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2015 Class Calendar JANUARY

© = Core Classes

A = Acting /On-Camera

APRIL

pg: 3

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Stepping Out _________________ 4/4

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Small Group Workout (Day)______ 1/6

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Creating Characters____________ 4/4

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Stepping Out _________________ 1/11

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Character Intensive ____________ 4/9-5/28

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pg: 4 Spontaneity___________________ 4/11-12

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Home Recording I______________ 1/14

pg: 13 Auditioning For Film___________ 4/18

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Peak Performance ____________ 1/15

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The Booking Edge _____________ 4/19

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By The Book ____________ 1/17-18, 24-25

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Long Form Narration___________ 4/25-26

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Copy Intensive ________________ 1/20-2/10

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Home Recording II ____________ 4/29

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Preparing for a Demo___________ 1/21-28

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FEBRUARY

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Marketing Wizardry ____________ 5/2-3

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Small Group Workout___________ 2/4

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Promos, Trailers & More ________ 5/6-13

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VO Boot Camp_________________ 2/8

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pg: 12 Directing Yourself _____________ 2/17-3/10 A

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Video Game Challenge _________ 5/19-26

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TV Tags & National Reads _______ 5/20-27

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Stepping Out _________________ 2/22

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By The Book ______________ 5/30-31, 6/6-7 ©

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Making it M.I.N.E.TM____________ 2/25-3/18 ©

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Bringing Voices to Life__________ 2/27-3/1

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Home Recording I _____________ 6/9

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Director’s Perspective___________ 6/11

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Building Your Brand____________ 3/5

pg: 10 Acting On-Camera for Kids______ 6/13

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Video Game: Atmosphere _____ 3/7

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Styles________________________ 3/14-15

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Articulatory Flexibility__________ 6/18-19

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Diction & Clarity_______________ 3/16

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Dialects I_____________________ 6/20-21

pg: 9 Small Group Workout (Day)______ 3/19

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Professional Invitational________ 3/19

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Nailing the Audition____________ 6/24

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INTRO: Starting Out ___________ 3/21

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Advanced Narration ___________ 3/22-29

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Stepping Out__________________ 6/28

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Basic British__________________ 3/25-4/1

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Behind the Scenes_____________ 3/26

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That’s NOT All Folks ___________ 3/27-28

LA Agent Connection___________ 6/14

pg: 9 Small Group Workout (Day)______ 6/17 ©

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Thanks for your great classes and coaching! I’m still referring many to you. Trish Bell, Actor & Radio Personality Stars, The Agency

K = Kids Classes JULY pg: 9

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Home Recording II_____________ 7/14

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Long Form II__________________ 7/15-22

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© ©

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AUGUST pg: 11 SUMMER FAST TRACK ________ 8/3-9 NARRATIONS •Narration Simple (Day) _____________ 8/3-4 •Advanced Narration (Day) ____________ 8/5-6

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VO Techniques________________ 8/3-17

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Acting For VO & More __________ 8/5-19 Small Group Workout___________ 8/6

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Your Voice Imprint_____________ 8/16 Stepping Out__________________ 8/22

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Diction & Clarity_______________ 9/22

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Behind The Scenes_____________ 9/29

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Bringing Voices to Life__________10/1-29 Styles________________________ 10/3-4

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Nuts & Bolts__________________ 10/6-20 INTRO: Starting Out____________ 10/7 ©

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Narration Simple_______________ 10/9-10

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Musical Literacy_______________ 10/11

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Stepping Out__________________ 10/14

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Creating Characters____________ 10/21 © Long Form Narration ___________ 10/24-25 ©

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Building Your Brand ___________ 10/27

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Home Recording II_____________ 10/28

NOVEMBER pg: 6

ADR/Looping__________________ 11/3

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Marketing Wizardry_______________11/4-18

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In The Studio__________________ 11/6-7

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INTRO: Starting Out ___________ 11/8 ©

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Small Group Workout___________ 11/10 Character Intensive _______ 11/13-14, 20-22 ©

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Stepping Out _________________ 11/15

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Comedic Script Writing & Performance 11/16-23

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Nailing the Audition____________ 11/19

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Preparing for a Demo___________ 9/8-15

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Advanced Narration ______________ 12/12-13

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Small Group Workout___________ 9/9

HOLIDAY PARTY!_______________ 12/16

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Home Recording I______________ 9/16

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Video Game Challenge _________ 9/17-24

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DECEMBER Spontaneity______________________ 12/5-6

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Voice-Over Chiropractics ________ 11/12

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Stepping Out__________________ 9/13

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Toy Voices____________________ 9/6

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OCTOBER

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Directions to Voice One 665 Third St. #227, SF CA 94107 Parking Metered street parking available on Third, Townsend, and Brannan Streets. Cost varies depending on time of day and events in the area. Parking lots are located on Townsend between Second and Third Streets (although some are not open on weekends during the winter months). Inexpensive self-parking lots are on Brannan between 3rd & 4th Streets and under the freeway on 2nd & 3rd between Harrison & Bryant Streets.

Directions from East Bay (Bay Bridge) * Merge onto I-80 W toward SF * Take Fremont Street exit on right * Turn right onto Harrison. * Turn left onto 2nd St. * Turn right onto Townsend St. * Turn right onto 3rd St.

* Take the Harrison St. exit on the left * Turn left onto Harrison St. * Turn left onto 2nd St. * Turn right onto Townsend St. * Turn right onto 3rd St.

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Directions from the Peninsula (San Mateo) * Take 101-North towards SF. * Merge onto I-280 North toward Port of SF. * Take the exit on the left (follow the signs towards the ballpark). * Merge onto King St. * Turn left onto 3rd St. Directions from North Bay (Golden Gate Bridge) * Merge onto 101-South toward SF. * Turn right onto Van Ness Ave / 101. * Turn left onto Broadway St. * Broadway St. becomes Broadway tunnel/Robert C Levy tunnel. * Broadway tunnel/ Robert C Levy Tunnel becomes Broadway St. * Turn right on to the Embarcadero. * The Embarcadero becomes King St. * Turn Right onto 3rd St. Bart/Muni (multiple options) * Exit Powell, Catch 30/45 Bus at corner of 5th & Market, exit at King St. or in front of the office * Exit Embarcadero BART, cross over to MUNI, catch the N or T line towards the Ballpark, exit 2nd and King (across from the ballpark). * Exit Montgomery Station, walk a brisk 7 blocks South on 3rd St. * From Fort Mason/North Point, take the 10 Bus, exit Third and Townsend. CalTrain * Station is at 4th & Townsend (one block away). 20

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