Nationally renowned audiobook narrator and teacher Sean Pratt will be sharing his technique and insights with Miami Local members in Orlando.
Day 1
Sean will offer a special Friday night workshop Tell Me A Story – Nonfiction Audiobook Narration Technique for working voice actors. He’ll dig deep into such techniques as the “The TED Talk” performance concept he uses; how to find the “spine of the paragraph”; how to find clues in the book’s language to create variation in your narration; and how to use the “four voices of nonfiction” to sharpen your narrative. Nonfiction narration makes up 25 percent of the audiobook market. Thus, it stands to reason that a narrator should master this genre in order to expand possibilities for working in the audiobook industry.
When: 7 – 10:30 p.m., Friday, March 22
Where: Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
4850 Millenia Blvd.
Room # 126
Orlando, FL 32839
(For directions, click here.)
Cost:
- $150 general; $120 for SAG-AFTRA and AEA members. Paid by check or PayPal. Limited to eight people who will read with Sean.
- If you wish to audit the class: $75 general; $60 for SAG-AFTRA and AEA members.
RSVP: Contact seanpratt@comcast.net. Please write “Tell Me A Story” in the subject line and let him know if you’re a SAG-AFTRA member.
Day 2
Sean will present Let Me Tell You a Story – An Introduction to Audiobook Narration. This 3.5-hour workshop will cover the basics of recording audiobooks for commercial publishers. He’ll discuss the basic equipment you’ll need to do the job and the art, effort and attitude of narrating audiobooks. Materials will be provided.
When: 1 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 23
Where: Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
4850 Millenia Blvd., Room # 232
Orlando, FL 32839
(For directions, click here.)
Cost:
- No charge for SAG-AFTRA or AEA members.
- $40 for both Saturday and Sunday (Day 3) sessions for non-members.
- $25 for either session for non-members.
RSVP: Contact Susana Carrillo at (305) 663-7092 or susana.carrillo@sagaftra.org.
Day 3
The talk turns to Building Your Home Narration Studio – How to Do It Without Going Broke! In this 3.5-hour workshop, Sean will guide the beginner and budget-conscious voice actor through the process of setting up a studio at home. You’ll walk away from this session with an understanding of all you need to know in terms of equipment and your work environment to get you started.
When: 1 – 4:30 p.m., Sunday, March 24
Where: Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
4850 Millenia Blvd.
Room # 232
Orlando, FL 32839
(For directions, click here.)
Cost:
- No charge for SAG-AFTRA or AEA members.
- $40 for both Saturday and Sunday (Day 3) sessions for non-members.
- $25 for either session for non-members.
RSVP: Contact Susana Carrillo at (305) 663-7092 or susana.carrillo@sagaftra.org.
Mr. Pratt has been a working actor for over 30 years and an audiobook narrator for 20 years (a.k.a. Lloyd James), recording over 1,000 books in almost every genre. He has earned eight AudioFile Magazine Earphones Awards and five Audie nominations from the Audio Publishers Association.