Apr 25, 2011

VO Workshop INFO

Mike Ray Studios will help bring out the best in you! Mike Ray is a working actor and voice-over artist who voices commercials nationally and internationally, for such companies as IBM, BMW, Victory Motorcycles, Nationwide Insurance, Publix Grocery Store, Infinity Insurance, The State of Maryland, Glory foods and many more. Mikes on screen credits span more than 20 years and include a 5 year stint in comedy clubs across the country. Learn what it takes to be successful in the voice-over industry at a reasonable price. Join Mike on Saturday, April 30th from 11:30-4pm, at his studio in Stone Mountain, GA. This fun, informative, and empowering workshop will teach you what you need to know about the voice-over industry.
If you think you have a great voice, if you’ve ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears on TV and radio commercials, or documentary and audio book narrations, this is your chance to move toward an exciting new adventure called voice-over. Don’t let anyone keep you away from obtaining your goals. Let Mike Ray give you the experience of a life time as he guides you through what it takes to make your dream a reality.
The workshop will cover many different types of voice-overs and what it takes to get started as a voice actor. You will be coached, evaluated, and have an opportunity to step inside the recording booth and record. Be ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired by comedian turned Actor and Voice Artist, Mike Ray.

We will explore the following:
-Voice-Over Techniques
-The All Important Demo
-Should You Join the Union?
-Home Recording Studios
-Different Types of Voice-Over Work
-Marketing
-Capturing Your Audience
-Analyzing a Script
-Methods for Effective Delivery
-Audition Etiquette
-Accents In Voice-Over
-Microphone Techniques
-Getting Ready For The Gig
And Much More...
Click this link to register, we will also except cash on the day of the workshop http://fs20.formsite.com/powertalk/form819448690/index.html
Visit our website http://www.mikeraystudios.com/html/actors-corner.html

When...April 30 11:30am - 4pm
Where...Mike Ray Studios in Stone Mountain
Cost..... $75 payment options: VISA, AMEX, MC
Mike Ray Studios LLC
Email us at: theactorscorner@mikeraystudios.com for directions and more info.
Atlanta (678) 360-8845

Apr 20, 2011

Open Casting Call for AGES 10- 17

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We are shooting a PSA promoting Cartoon Network's fitness initiative, "Move It Movement". This spot features the 2011 Tour which is a traveling show featuring interactive games including basketball, soccer, bmx, skateboarding and more.

We will be "re-creating" the tour in a location near downtown Atlanta on Friday April 29th and Saturday April 30th. The location will be determined this week.

We are looking for kids and parents to be extras in the promotion-- that is, the people playing the games and generally interacting with the activities.

There are three time blocks that we are looking to fill. You may choose to be at all 3 or just 1. Please be specific with your reply.

Friday, April 29th- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 30th - 9:00 - 1:00
Saturday, April 30th- 2:00 - 6:00
(times may shift slightly closer to date)

This is an unpaid job, but one that will be fun to be a part of. If you are interested, please email Beth Marshall(beth@spitfirestudios.com ). Include the time you are interested in, names and ages of all people, and please fill out and attach a labor contract for any children under the age of 18 (attached).

Thanks so much!

Apr 5, 2011

Casting Call for FSU Student Film

Casting Call: Searching for a 15-17 yr old, to play 16, Caucasian girl who is average/overweight (not skinny), can dance (like at a school dance) and a reliable/experienced actor. This is for an MFA FSU thesis film that shoots in Tallahassee, FL April 12-19. No pay, but All expenses paid. Excellent for your Reel. Shoots on RED Cameras. Please email the director, Adam Isaacs at gatorisaacs@gmail.com ASAP with head shot/body shot and resume. Thanks!