New! 3 Week Advanced VOICE OVER CLASS with Jeffrey Dreisbach, Casting Director/Partner, McCorkle Casting Ltd.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Don't miss this comprehensive 3 week class with Casting Director Jeffrey Dreisbach, as he shows you the best methods, techniques and inside tips that can launch your professional voice-over career.

Whether you are new to this potentially lucrative performance art or an accomplished actor looking to broaden your skill set, this class will guide you every step of the way!

In your first class, Jeff will cover cold readings for commercials V/O's, Script analysis-"Finding the personality", Pitch/Pace/Pause, Rate vs energy, Contrast/Compare, and using punctuation effectively.

In your second class, you'll work on finding your voice. Jeff will go over the different areas of V/O including Narration vs natural, Animation voices, Audiobook/Narration/Promo and more.

In your final class, Jeff will go over what you need in a V/O demo and how to put one together correctly using examples from successful demos. Jeff will also cover seeking voice over representation and jobs.

Each session includes recording with playback and Jeff's critiques in a fun, upbeat, positive atmosphere.

His published workshop book, "Conversation Pieces out of the Studio" has received high praise from professionals and training institutions across the country and will be provided, free of charge, to each enrolled student.

At this office for over 5 years, they currently cast for Broadway, film, TV, commercials and voice-overs.

This office has cast 55 Broadway productions including: On The Town (currently running), Amazing Grace(currently running), End of the Rainbow, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Glass Menagerie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, She Loves Me, Blood Brothers, A Few Good Men, to name a few.

Over 60 Off-Broadway productions including: Clever Little Lies, Dr. Ruth, Stalking the Bogeyman, Freud's Last Session, Tribes, Our Town, Almost Maine, Driving Miss Daisy...

Casting for over 55 Regional theater across the country including: Guthrie (17 Seasons), George Street Theatre, Baltimore Center Stage, Connecticut Rep., Pittsburgh Public...

Over 60 films including: Junction, Premium Rush, Ghost Town, Secret Window, Basic, Tony and Tina's Wedding, The Thomas Crown Affair, The 13th Warrior, Madeline, Die Hard III, School Ties...

45 TV shows including: Saint George, Twisted, humans for Sesame Street, Californication (Emmy nomination.), Max Bickford (CBS), Hack (CBS), Strangers with Candy, Barbershop, Chapelle's Show...

TESTIMONIALS:

"Jeff is the best V/O class and teacher!" -Nina Murano

"Fantastic! Informative, fun, supportive." -Judy Kameny

"Jeff is a wonderful, passionate, kind, encouraging and open teacher. He is lovely, and I greatly enjoy working with him." -Anne Chamberlain

Jeffrey Dreisbach

Jeffrey Dreisbach, a seasoned Casting Director and esteemed partner at McCorkle Casting, Ltd., possesses a keen eye for identifying talent in emerging actors.

His remarkable abilities have played a pivotal role in the success of the casting company, responsible for over 100 Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, 65 feature films, and numerous television shows.

Prior to transitioning to casting, Jeff enjoyed a prolific two-decade-long career as an actor, showcasing his versatility in theatre, film, television, commercials, and voiceovers. Notably, he made his mark on Broadway with an impressive 500 performances as Lt. Kendrick in Aaron Sorkin's production of "A Few Good Men." His film credits include roles in "Splash," "Die Hard 3," and "The Thomas Crowne Affair," and he also portrayed Norman Van Buren in the NBC soap opera "Another World."

Drawing from his extensive experience on both sides of the audition process, Jeff now dedicates his expertise to helping actors navigate and advance their careers. His passion lies in assisting actors finding their confidence with auditions. He addresses technical challenges, acting choices, and reshapes the actors' perspectives on the audition process. Current offerings at Actors Connection include "Self-tape Workshops" and "Stage to Screen" classes.

Jeffrey Dreisbach extends his influence beyond workshops by hosting the popular podcast "Casting Actors Cast," boasting over 100,000 downloads. Additionally, his workbook/manual, "Conversation Pieces Out of the Studio," designed to guide actors to success in voiceovers, is a required reading in Acting BFA and MFA programs nationwide.

As an influential figure in the industry, Jeff continues to inspire and guide actors through his workshops, podcast, and educational lectures, offering you valuable insights into the world of auditions and career development.