WORKSHOPS FROM VOICES VOICECASTING
Plain and Simple. . .
Voice Casting Director, Mary Lynn Wissner, brings her highly qualified and unique background to the studio. With a resume, second to none, Mary Lynn is the one LA voice-over professional that has over 20 years experience in the voice over world! Starting in the business as a voice-over agent, and now a casting director, as well as, a producer, talent and instructor. How could you not be inspired?
Mary Lynn Wissner has directed, nurtured and guided hundreds and hundreds of voice talent, from across the country, into the world of voice-overs.
Whether you take a five week workshop, a private tutorial, a weekend seminar or even a one-on-one telephone lesson, or career consultation, you will learn all the inside information you need to succeed in this creative, fun and lucrative industry.
Mary Lynn has recently cast the voices for:
Diet Coke, HGTV, Kleenex, History, Sony Playstation, 7-11, Radio Shack, Dream Works, Jeep, M&M's
"Because of Mary Lynn, I have a career and not a hobby!"
Pat Fraley, L.A.
"I BOOKED A JOB RIGHT AFTER YOUR SEMINAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! An aftra tv spot for.......!!!!!!!!!!!! USING YOUR TIPS!!!!!!! HOLY CRAP!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!
Marian Massaro. , NYC
"I had a TOTAL blast at the class...again, you are a terrific teacher/coach and I really refreshed my thoughts and approach to copy...you got me back in touch and remember how fun it is to be a voiceactor! Thank you!
Tracy B., NYC
It was worth the year long wait to take a workshop with you. I believe it is critically important to know what "I don't know". Your direction on finding the twist, especially for my deep voice, was invaluable.
Chet Zaslow., NYC
"I need to tell you I had the most amazing time in your workshop. I seriously will recommend you to anyone who asks me about workshops!
Steven Lowell, NYC
"Mary Lynn knows voice-over! Being in casting, she not only knows the trends of the business, but more importantly, she knows when trends change. She's a top notch director who strives to find your "money voice". I still market the demo she made me years ago because it's still getting me work!"
Bob Bergen
"Mary Lynn is very thorough and instructive in the workshop. She used every minute to guide and suggest. Very helpful indeed!"
John Rixey Moore, L.A.
"Mary Lynn's workshops give such valuable content and WOW, her re-driects were so effective!" Roy Samuleson, L.A.
"She is so knowledgeable and gives useful and pratical tips, stuff I actually use in the audition booth!" Melissa Brandzel, GA
"I was thrilled with you for coming to Atlanta and conducting an absolutely fantastic workshop! I felt that I was sitting at the master's feet--outstanding on your part--cutting edge, cut-to-the-chase, fresh, bold, and such a so thoroughly covered v/o workshop! Easy to follow, substantive, even entertaining, take-it-to-the-bank instruction and tips! "
Jerry McClellan, Atlanta
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PRIVATE COACHING
You're working, one-on-one, with Mary Lynn Wissner, Casting Director, Coach, Producer and Talent. In person or via phone or SKYPE. Career consultation and demo review to begin the attack on getting your career on the winning track! Coaching also for audition specific reads and presentation. No other voice over coach has the years of expertise and experience to get you where you need to be in this industry! $150 per hour, with a studio session, phone or Skype session. Please call or email Voices Voicecasting (818) 716-8865 voices@voicesvoicecasting.com
MEET THE AGENTS
IT'S BACK! AFTER A SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN 2011, WITH MANY TALENT GETTING SIGNED, "MEET THE AGENT" NIGHT IS BACK TO INTRODUCE YOU TO MORE VOICE OVER AGENTS!
This is your chance to get heard by some of LA's top voice-over agents! You get the opportunity to read 3 scripts in a private, one-on-one with the agent. Get direction, feed-back and "showcase" your talent. Get heard!
Each night is $85 **
VoiceTrax West, 12215 Ventura Blvd. Ste. 205, Studio City, 91604
Call Voices Voicecasting to reserve your spot today: (818) 716-8865 or email: voicesvoicecasting@yahoo.com
THURSDAYS 7 - 10PM
January 12 Abrams Artists SOLD OUT January 19 Atlas Talent SOLD OUT February 2 AVO Talent SOLD OUT
February 9 SBV SOLD OUT February 16 DPN February 23 CESD
"With so many opportunities to spend money meeting people in this town, I target my education & marketing dollars very precisely. I went in to Voices Voicecasting's "Meet the Agent" night just one time - to meet an agent who was at the top of my "target list." Within minutes of reading for him, he was scheduling a meeting with me for the following morning. 3 days later, I was not only signed, but had already auditioned for a dozen projects! I would say the Voices's Voicecasting workshop was the most well spent $85 of my voice over career."
Catherine Campion, Abrams Artists
"Voices Voicecasting's "Meet the Agent" nights are awesome! I got to meet and be directed by a variety of agents and was signed by William Morris Endeavor as a result!" Jim Coleman, WME
"I found myself with the same problem as many people: Taken years of VO classes, made a good demo, but still without and agent. These "Meet the Agent" nights put you directly in front of an agent and allow you to showcase
your skills one-on-one. After just two of these sessions,I got called in for meetings by two agents and by next week had signed with one and already auditioned that day!" Chris Tergliafera, Atlas Talent
"Thank you Mary Lynn, I went into this evening nervous and a bit apprehensive yet, as soon as I met the agent, he put me at ease, gave me great direction and feedback and his Q&A was awesome.....best part was getting signed by him the following week!!!" Linda B., Paradigm
"prototypes"
Producers cast voices and write character specs by using PROTOTYPES as a frame of reference…..a lot! Whether the call is for someone who sounds like the celebrity 'flavor of the month", or a veteran voice talent, it is important that every voice actor knows who these people are, what they sound like and how to "borrow" from them.
The VOICES PROTOTYPE WORKOUT will immerse you in a wide variety of styles and types of the most sought after prototypes. You will connect with your PROTOTYPE and your reads will take on a new life as you learn to mimic the prototype's intonations, syncopations, tone and attitude. Not only will this broaden you range but will open and inspire new characters for you to add to your range and repertoire.
Voice Over Casting Director, Mary Lynn Wissner, will help you identify the popular prototypes best suited for you and work with you on perfecting that read. Lots of booth time and upload of your work to later use as a reference. Don't miss this opportunity to nail that read and make your agent proud!
Saturday, February 18, 2012 10am - 5pm
VoiceTrax West, 12215 Ventura Blvd. Ste. 205, Studio City, 91604
$300 Lunch Included
(coming to New York City, April 14, 2012)
IMPROV
Find the funny-MAKE IT YOUR OWN
The client says, "Have fun with it!" The casting director says, "Just be yourself!" The booth director says, "Give me a another take…just different!" And you say to yourself, while you're self directing, "How the heck do I do this?"
Just adding a little improv to a read can mean the difference between just another audition and a booking! You need to find the way to make the copy your own, find the fun.
One of the most important studies in the voice actor's career is IMPROV.
Voice Casting Director, Mary Lynn Wissner, and super booking machine, Lori Alan, teach you how to hone your basic comedy skills, improv, ad-lib abilities and make the copy your own! Also, script analysis, character, improv, timing, working with a partner (even when they're not funny), and setting. A must for every voice actor! One of the industry's most sought after voice talent, Lori Alan, brings her years of voice over expertise to the studio. You've heard and seen her on hundreds of tv and radio commercials as the voice of GNC, Chex Mix, The Automobile Club, Healthy Choice, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, In-n-Out Burgers and numerous promos for ABC, TNT and Lifetime. You've heard her as Diane the Anchorwoman on FAMILY GUY, Pearl the Whale on SPONGEBOB SQUARE PANTS, Bonnie's mom in PIXAR'S TOY STORY 3, Sue Richards the Invisible Woman on FANTASTIC FOUR, Rhonda's mom on HEY ARNOLD, Ivory and Baby Dixie on RICK AND STEVE THE HAPPIEST GAY COUPLE IN ALL THE WORLD and The Boss in THE METAL GEAR SOLID Video Game Trilogy, as well as, numerous other video games. Lori performed with Paul Reuben in THE PEE WEE HERMAN SHOW as Chairry, Magic Screen, Ginger the Horse and others! Along with originating the part of Mae in the award winning hit musical, "REEFER MADNESS" and is a long time member of GOTHAM CITY IMPROV (Gourndlings East). It is an honor to have Lori as our guest director for this event! The talent will not only be entertained but directed and inspired by the industry's go-to gal for funny!
SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012 10am-5pm
VoiceTrax West, 12215 Ventura Blvd. Ste. 205, Studio City, 91604
$300 Lunch Included
CHECK IN/CHECK UP WORKOUT GROUP
Your voice is a muscle and it must be worked out everyday! Stay in the game. Stay on the top of the trends. Stay in the loop. Stay current. This is a variation on the workout group: a "check in" where you can get the latest in casting news, trends, marketing, equipment, social media and networking and a "check up" where you get on the mic and let voice casting director, Mary Lynn Wissner direct you; iron out the kinks, learn some new tricks, and work on current copy, get feedback. This group will meet the first Wednesday of every month (schedule permitting) and provide the voice actor with the fuel to start each month off to a great start of auditioning, marketing and booking!
Space is limited, call now to reserve your space.
At VoiceTrax West, 12215 Ventura Blvd. Ste. 205, Studio City, 91604
$45.00 per night
WEDNESDAY: January 4, February 1, March 7, April 4 (further dates to be scheduled)
Call or email Voices Voicecasting (818) 716-8865 voices@voicesvoicecasting.com
Book It!
What You Need to Know to Book!
Mary Lynn has directed, nurtured and guided hundreds and hundreds of talent, across the country, into the world of voiceovers. She cuts right to the chase, giving you all you need to know in one day and saves you money. Wouldn't you rather learn from a professional who is in the voice-over studio everyday, casting, working closely with ad agencies, production companies and game producers.
And, Mary Lynn throws the casting net out to cities other than LA, so get heard! Mary Lynn is in the game and shares with you the inside secrets that can get you bookings! You’ll get in the booth find out what you’re doing wrong, right, and how to enhance what you already do.
-Learn what Casting Directors and Producers want to hear
-Gain important skills for self-direction: how to breakdown a script, make it your own and make your auditions stand out!
-Your Home studio and successful marketing ideas that get you noticed and heard.
2012 - LA, NY, Orlando, Chicago
One day....One V.O Pro...
One Studio...One Chance to Change Your Career!
Los Angeles, Voice-Over Casting Director, Mary Lynn Wissner of Voices Voicecasting, comes to your city to cut- to-the-chase and teach you the techniques,
winning secrets of today’s most successful v/o talent!
Space is limited. PayPal.com or checks.
Voices Voicecasting: (818)716-8865 or email: voices@voicesvoicecasting.com
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For dates, times and events, PLEASE CALL VOICES VOICECASTING (818)716-8865
*No refunds permitted due to time and filling of spaces
**Presence of an agent or casting director does not guarantee employment