Commercial Voice Over with Casting Director: All Levels

Taught by Commercial Casting Director Mark Sweeney

This class is for the actor/voice-over actor who is looking to compete at the highest level in voice-over for commercials, promos, and trailers. Get ready to work!

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4 Weeks - THURSDAYS January 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13 

6pm - 9pm PST - CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 10

Cost: $475 - Payment Plans Available
*No Pre-Req required but knowledge of Voice Over would be ideal

VIRTUAL CLASS VIA ZOOM 

What We Will Cover:

• Develop advanced techniques for interpreting commercial copy to maximize your ability to successfully audition.
• Get comprehensive one-on-one direction working on a wide array of commercials ranging from fast food to financial institutions and automobiles to auto insurance.  We’ll even cover movie trailers and promos.
• Develop insight knowledge of the advertising industry trends and what advertisers, producers, casting directors and agents are listening for.
• Learn how to approach your commercial auditions to effectively self-direct when stuck in your home studio-specific performance styles needed among the various forms of commercials whether it’s for radio, television, online or social media. 
• Learn essential commercial voice-over editing strategies to ensure your final audition audio file stands out and rises above the competition. 
• Sharpen and accentuate your unique vocal qualities and distinctive strengths to gain a competitive edge and confidence in what you bring to the mic. 
• Learn the tools for expanding your vocal range in order to achieve the versatility needed to “wow” casting directors

Work with the masters and become your own voice master!​

Mark Sweeney is a 20+ year veteran of the voiceover industry, Mark has lent his expertise to nearly every part of the voice acting process, from award-winning commercial voice casting to recording some of the most recognizable voices in the world. He began his career as a commercial editor on 100s of award-winning audio trailers to VO Booth Director for a prestigious bi-coastal theatrical talent agency directing voice actors, celebrities and comedians daily. From there he went on to commercial voice casting with Sound & Fury Casting, Mark's experienced ear was essential to identifying burgeoning voice talent and directing actors to deliver best-in-class performances. As a teacher and coach, Mark shares his casting director insights with an emphasis on self-directing grounded reads that are connected to the message while emphasizing the unique personality behind the voice.