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WORKSHOPS

WOrkshops

Narration

WED, SEPT 6th

6:60-8:30pm ET via Zoom

Ashley Marshall

Ashley is Audie nominated Audiobook Producer/Director for Audible Studios. She is thrilled to be working in an arena that not only is she is passionate about, but allows her to work creatively and collaboratively with Authors and Narrators. Before working with the Studios Team at Audible, she was a Casting Director for over a decade with Beth Melsky Casting. While she specialized in commercials, she has worked in everything from casting extras in film to lead roles in National Network Commercials.  

In this workshop with Ashley you’ll get insight in to the audiobook world and an overview of the skills needed to be an audiobook narrator - techniques, for pacing, and dialogue, and how to create maintain real  grounded characters.

*Note: Please bring your own copy, from a book (fiction) that you enjoy reading, nothing younger than YA, No more than 2 minutes in length. Because it is fiction, and we are working on characters - it should include dialogue, ideally more than 1 character.

No prerequisite/All levels (18 yrs +) 

Class is limited to 15 participants

Remote Only 

$125

COMMERCIALS

Tues, SEPT 19th

7-10pm ET via Zoom

Maureen Kelly

Maureen Kelly is the owner and President of Just Voices Casting NY. She opened her doors in 1992 as one of the first in the industry to specialize in voice casting. Over her 31 years at the Just Voices helm, Maureen has cast voices for countless TV and Radio commercials, industrials, animated series, and documentary films.


Maureen has worked with top ad agencies and production companies across the country and abroad throughout the years and continues to be the go-to voice casting company in the industry to this day. Her clients have pointed to her skills as a director as being at the heart of her success.


Maureen loves finding new talent and helping to hone their Voiceover skills.

No prerequisite/All levels (18 yrs +) 

Class is limited to 15 participants

Remote Only 

$125

ANIMATION

Danielle Pretsfelder

Demchick

WEd, SEPT 27th

7-10pm ET via Zoom

From live action, animation, scripted, unscripted, long form, short form, and even podcasts, Danielle has cast it all. Nickelodeon was her casting home for over 14 years, and some casting highlights include: The Astronauts, The Barbarian and the Troll, Blue’s Clues & You, Bubble Guppies, Dora the Explorer, Drama Club, Wallykazam, and Welcome to the Wayne

Since opening her own casting office in April 2022, some of her favorite credits include RespectAbilitys Disabled Children's Content Creators Lab (sponsored by Netflix), American Girl: Corinne Tan, Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas? for Showtime and You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah for Happy Madison Productions (coming to Netflix 2023!). She continues to cast Viacom Kids & Family content, and has several independent films and consulting projects she can’t wait to share more about!

Danielle prides herself on being an ally to artists and aspiring talent of all abilities; she's an advocate manifesting change in how the real world is reflected in today’s media. Her focus is on elevating under-represented and misrepresented communities, and with disability being the most underrepresented and misrepresented facet of our population, her passion for disability inclusion in media is always front and center in her work.

No prerequisite/All levels (18 yrs +)  

Class is limited to 15 participants

Remote Only 

$125

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Tech talk

(for vo success)

7-8:30 pm ET via Zoom

Thurs, August 31st

$50

Looking to start or enhance your home recording setup and deliver top-notch audio quality? We got you! In this comprehensive with seminar, we'll guide you through the essential elements you need to have a broadcast-quality home studio without breaking the bank!

Discover the secrets to achieving excellent sound quality, starting with the importance of good acoustics and microphone technique. We'll demystify the world of recording software and help you choose the right tools specifically tailored for voice actors. Say goodbye to unnecessary complexity and focus on what truly matters: delivering clean, unprocessed voice tracks that casting professionals and producers are happy to hear.

We’ll share valuable tips on room acoustics, microphone selection, proper mic positioning, and the use of interfaces. Learn how to set up your space and internet connection for seamless online sessions. Whether you're a seasoned voice actor or just starting out, this webinar is packed with practical advice that will help you create a home studio that meets the needs of today’s professional voiceover work.

Join us for this interactive Q&A webinar and level up your home recording game for both your auditions and bookings!

About Nate: Nate Begle is seasoned Voice-Over Professional and owner of Begle Booth Studios. As a voice actor, he has over 20 years of experience, with a diverse portfolio that includes national commercials, as well as countless animation, video game, ADR, and dubbing projects; he's also lent his vast array of voices and characterizations to over 30 audiobooks (and counting), working with top authors like James Patterson and Claudia Gray. As a trained stage, film, television actor and puppeteer, he's worked with industry giants like The Jim Henson Company, Sesame Street, and The Walt Disney Company. Nate is the owner of Begle Booth Studios, a recording studio specializing in audio production for film, television, and all digital platforms, he doubles as an expert audio engineer.

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SEMINARs

SEMINARs

SEMINAR

As an auditor you'll observe as our Industry Pro directs and gives feedback to actors who are reading. Though you won't be participating in the workshop this is an opportunity to learn by watching your fellow actors.  

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All Sound and the Furry Studio workshops are remote.  
 
All Sound and the Furry Studio workshops are remote.  
 
You’re required to notify me if cancelling 48 hours before a workshop without incurring a fee. No refund will be given if you don't show up or cancel within
48 hours of workshop.

PLEASE NOTE: Sound and Furry INDUSTRY PRO WORKSHOPS ARE A talent training service. all guest teachers are independent contractors providing educational services only. This is not a talent agency contract. Only a licensed talent agent may engage in the occupation of producing, offering, promising, or attempting to procure employment or engagements for artists. Sound and Furry and all guest teachers are prohibited by law from offering or attempting to obtain auditions or employment for you. They may only provide you with educational training and counseling.

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