ONLINE VOICEOVER INTENSIVE - HOW TO DISSECT THE TEXT AND MORE! with Alexa Magnotto, Casting Director, Sound Lounge

Monday, May 3, 2021, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

Spend a night with Voiceover Casting Director, Alexa Magnotto as she discusses the world of commercial voiceover.

After being in the industry on the talent agency side and casting, Alexa shares her experiences to help you better understand the business. The class is split as a discussion/ Q&A first, then you'll work with her one on one reading commercial copy.

You'll learn techniques she uses when casting through her online casting platform, Virtual Booth. 

What to Prepare:

Alexa will select copy for you and will review how to interpret the copy, how to give the best possible take, as well as the positive traits that would help you fit into this exciting market!

Please follow the procedures listed below:

• Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.

• Arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event is slated to start. Your host will give important information about the event at this time.

• Instructions and the ZOOM link for access to this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you have not received the link by 12pm (EST) the day-of the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com at least one hour PRIOR to the start of class.

**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**

**Please keep in mind that all programs at Actors Connection are for educational and professional development purposes. Participating in any class or event is not a promise of employment.**

Alexa Magnotto

Alexa Magnotto is the Casting Director at Harbor Picture Company, where she has spent the past three years developing and leading the studio’s voiceover casting department.

With a strong background in the commercial space, Alexa has collaborated on dozens of major campaigns, most recently casting for the newest installment of Drake and Dana (the new Dawn Ducks), as well as national spots for Oreo, Benefiber, Walmart, and Toyota.

Prior to Harbor, Alexa worked in the commercial voiceover department at Sound Lounge and gained a unique perspective on the talent side of the business from her early experience at Innovative Artists. Her approach to casting emphasizes collaboration, precision, and helping actors unlock the full range of a script through clear, compelling delivery.

Alexa is also a committed advocate for voice talent in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and synthetic media. She is passionate about championing fair practices and guiding talent through the new challenges and opportunities these technologies present.