This eight-week acting intensive for experienced audiobook narrators is limited to ten participants with a minimum of six Audible titles.

Expect:

• Eight Zoom workshops (approximately two hours each)

• Intimate, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere

• Lecture and lab components, combining theory with practice

• Practical advice designed to streamline your process, saving your time and energy

• Homework assignments for mastering the material

• Access to The Actor’s Toolbox, filled with tips and tricks

Class begins 9/9/24. (See Events for details.)

Curriculum

Unit 1 - The Actor Find psycho-emotional centers within the body; master vocal technique for extending range and choice options when voicing characters; and learn to maintain vocal health

Unit 2 - The Character Learn efficient text analysis skills to uncover valuable character traits and find an effective tone; techniques from Uta Hagen, Meisner, and Stanislavsky

Unit 3 - The Director Internalize and master the process of crafting characters in your narration; learn to suspend self-judgment and turn your inner critic into an effective inner director