Sam Stark

Fifteen Weeks of online Conservatory-level Acting Training tailored specifically to the Audiobook Performer. Working from the template of the college Acting 101 courses he taught for years, Joel Leslie Froomkin has completely retooled the syllabus to create a constant focus on the needs of the vocal performer. Narrators may utilize physicality in the booth to help craft a character, and that work will be explored. But the course constantly places emphasis upon the truth in voice work - character, 3rd person narration and dialogue. Each week has a guided syllabus, specific topics to explore, goals, and assignments which build upon each other. This is not a ‘drop-in’ or ‘troubleshooting’ class, but a complete introduction to performance techniques for the audiobook actor.

‘Acting For Audio’ is not a narration technique class. The focus is upon the work of the actor and how it is applied to audio, but it is not primarily  focused on mic technique etc, marketing, acx etc. as traditional one-on-one coaching might be. Every student will have one free 1/2 hour private coaching session that they may use to either address audiobook specific needs, or for a deeper dive/guidance in class work.

Join us for our 4-Week IN-PERSON HYBRID Voice-Over (VO) Intensive with Casting Director, Barry Shapiro! 

You will have the option to record VO spots in a professional recording studio while being coached live by Barry Shapiro or if you are not based in New York you can participate remotely. Record up to 10 spots and get all your professional recordings that you can use toward a VO Demo Reel. 

Barry is Owner of Herman & Lipson Casting. He has been with Herman & Lipson for over 37 years, casting over 8000 commercials- both voiceover and on camera—for products such as L'Oreal, ESPN, Advil, Verizon, Toy R Us, and many more. He casts commercials all around the world, as well as film, television, and theatre.

Each actor will perform their VO scene while being taught and coached by Barry on a variety of VO scripts. This class is a ton of fun and you will receive great feedback and pointers from a Casting Professional who has seen it all. You'll also have the opportunity to ask Barry all of your questions about advancing your VO career, getting call-backs & bookings, and finding work.