This workshop being held on a Thursday evening will introduce you to the audiobook industry as well as provide in-studio practice and feedback on ways to improve your craft. Audio narration is one of the fastest growing segments for union performers today! Isn’t it worth your time to find out if this avenue is right for you? This program will be taught by working audiobooks professional and SAG-AFTRA member, Sean Pratt.
Top 10 Things You’ll Learn:
- Why audiobook narration is its own unique style of VO.
- Why your audiobook demo is different from your commercial VO demo.
- The art, effort and attitude of narrating audiobooks.
- The differences between the fiction and nonfiction genres.
- The basic equipment you’ll need to start practicing your audiobook technique.
- Ideas for creating your narration booth,
- Resources for finding audiobook work,
- The general state of the audiobook industry and where it's headed.
- The answers to your questions during Q&A.
- Plus, there will be materials provided for the participants to take home and review.
In the second half of the program, a limited number of members will be selected by lottery to work in a VO booth and get direction from Sean. Members who wish to participate in this workshop portion must prepare 1-2 pages from a fiction or nonfiction book of their choosing and be very familiar with the text. Lottery will be held after registration closes and additional instructions will be provided.
Cost: SAG-AFTRA member cost for this program is $40. Non-Member cost is $60. Upon registration you will be sent a link for payment. After payment is received, you will be emailed the location. There are no refunds if you cancel.
RSVP: Reservations are required by September 12. Please complete the form below to RSVP.
This event is to members and non-members. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.
Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event.