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Martha Mayakis
www.talkshopla.com
Building Relationships with Casting Directors
Friday, 11am - 12:30pm
All levels of experience.
Listen to Martha describe her session.
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As the first voice over casting director to present at VOICE, Martha Mayakis is looking forward to sharing her secrets for “What VO Casting Directors Want You to Know” at VOICE 2010.
As the voice over industry continues to change, actors are spending more and more time recording auditions alone and emailing them to someone they’ve never met. With no direction, and no feedback, it’s hard for an actor to know what he or she is getting right, or doing wrong.
Martha will be sharing what casting directors do, the benefits of working with one, and insider tips that will help you feel more confident when you get invited to that big in-person audition!
Martha will address:
- What does it really take to succeed?
- How can you avoid common demo blunders?
- What about getting an agent? Can you have more than one?
- How does a casting house audition differ from one at your agent’s office or one in your home?
- How can outside direction make a difference?
- What constitutes ‘being prepared’?
- Recording studio/booth etiquette
- What secrets do CD’s have that agents may not?
- How can you increase your chances of booking?
- What if you live ‘out of town’?
- And more!
Do you want a long-term career in voice over? New to the biz or seasoned pro, in a small town or in a big city, this session is for you.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear what’s what directly from a top Los Angeles VO casting director. Martha will help deflate the intimidating casting process, and will answer your questions… including ones you never thought to ask!
ABOUT MARTHA MAYAKIS:
Martha Mayakis began her career at The Voicecaster (the oldest VO casting company in the country) as one of the most well-known and highly respected Voiceover Casting Directors in Los Angeles... and for the last 2 years, as the casting and studio manager at TalkShop in Sherman Oaks. She has personally cast and directed thousands of projects including union, non-union, commercial, animation, narration … you name it.
As a Voiceover instructor for over 15 years... she continues to coach privately and conduct group classes; and has nurtured the careers of hundreds of actors, many of whom have gone on to successful careers of their own. She’s best known for detailed, insightful direction; opening up those blocked creative doors; and honest, specific career advice - all with her unique humor and support. Her students range from the very beginner to seasoned pros who're looking to up their game and even celebrities who want to re-invent themselves in another genre.
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