The Art of Voiceover - Mason Academy

Spring 2021 registration is open!

THE ART OF VOICEOVER ONLINE

Learn Voice Techniques in a Fun, High-Energy Environment!

In our digital age, voice acting is an important skill for a variety of projects, from animation to audio books, podcasting to news shows, and commercial advertising to radio plays! Actors will explore voice acting and voiceover techniques for a variety of audio pursuits. Students will have the opportunity to apply their new skills during weekly scene work.

This informative, animated program is perfect for students with an interest in acting and theater, podcasting, animation voices, and audiobook voiceover. Honing voice techniques can strengthen skills for public speaking and presentations, in addition to acting roles.

Note: Openings are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Ages: 12 – 18
Dates: April 13 – May 18, 2021 (6 weeks)
Times: Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:15 pm EST
Tuition: $215 (A $10 late fee will be added after Sunday, April 11)
Location: Zoom (Details provided in Welcome Letter)

Sample Schedule

5:00 pm – 5:15 pm

Welcome and Warm ups

5:15 pm – 6:10 pm

Technique Workshop and Discussion

6:10 pm – 6:15 pm

Wrap up

Requirements

Computer, tablet, or smart phone on a tripod or table with internet access and audio/video capabilities. Please check to be sure your computer or device meets these requirements before registering for this program.
All online programs require students to have, at minimum: high-speed internet access, a computer/tablet/smart phone with a built-in camera and microphone capable of running the video conferencing tool Zoom. For best performance, here are our recommended technical requirements:
- Operating Systems
  macOS 10.13 or newer
  Windows 10
  Chrome OS
  Apple iOS and Android
- Computer Speed and Processor
  Use a Mac five years old or newer, or other device three years old or newer, if possible.
  4 GB of RAM
  2 GHz processor
- Internet Speed
  Minimum of 1.5 Mbps download and 800 Kbps upload

Recommended: external microphone or headset (compatible with your device)

PROGRAM FACULTY

Rebecca Wahls
Read about Ms. Wahls

Rebecca Wahls is a Washington D.C.-based director and actor, currently pursuing an MFA in Directing as a John Wells Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University. Some recent professional directing work includes “Pippin” (Monumental Theatre Company); “Spills, Midnight Tracks, and We Found the Wild Things” (Who What Where Theater Collective, where she is co-founder and co-artistic director); and “Billy Shakes and the Big Screen” (AFYP, director and playwright). Ms. Wahls holds a BFA in Acting and Directing from George Mason University where she graduated as Most Outstanding in the Major and received the Students as Scholars Excellence Award for her undergraduate research work on “Dido, Queen of Carthage.” Ms. Wahls has worked as a teaching artist, director, actor, and playwright with Acting For Young People (AFYP) since 2012.

Please note that group classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached.
The Academy will not be responsible for students unable to participate due to lack of technology and will be unable to offer any refunds in this event.
Be sure to check our policies and procedures regarding registration, withdrawals, refunds, and more for fall or spring group classes.
All students will receive a Welcome Letter via email at least 1 week before the class starts with all necessary details including class schedule, supply list, web links, etc.
For additional information, please contact the Academy at academy@gmu.edu.

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