New! Zoom: COMMERCIAL VOICE OVER Online Intensive with Katherine Ryan, Vice President, Head of Voice-Over Talent, Buchwald

Monday, September 22, 2025, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Work with top VO agent Katherine Ryan to delve further into what it takes to book VO jobs consistently. 

With a reputation for spotting and cultivating the best and brightest in voice-over, Katherine has built a roster of talent that spans worldwide, and who can be heard in commercial campaigns in all mediums.

She specializes in talent development and advocacy, crafting agreements that align clients’ best interests with producers’ objectives. Her collaborative spirit extends to casting directors and producers alike.

Her warmth, professionalism, and dedication to her clients have made her a respected leader in the voice-over industry. 2024 Heller Award Nominee, Northeast Agent of the Year.

Intensive Overview:

She'll start off with an intro/Q&A answering all questions with 100% transparency and honesty, so bring any question you've ever wanted to ask about the world of voice over and/or agents or both!

After that, you'll get in the "virtual" booth and work on commercial VO copy that she will assign in advance.

You'll have the opportunity to really hone your skills where she'll give you extensive re-directs to help you perfect your next audition.

All work is in a group format so you can not only benefit from your own feedback, but from watching other artists work as well.

Limited to 10 voice over actors.

This intensive is for adults (18+).

WHAT TO PREPARE:

For this VO intensive, Katherine will assign COMMERCIAL VO COPY that you will be sent in advance to prepare.

Please upload your headshot and resume to your online account upon registration. 

Payment:

Please follow the procedures listed below:

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

• The room will be open 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Please arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event begins as 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 one hour before the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com.

Additional Information:

Our online office hours are 9am-6pm Monday-Friday

If you have an emergency for a class you are participating in outside of these hours, please email help@actorsconnection.com and your host will be able to respond.

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

**Actors Connection classes and programming are for ADULTS (18+). Unless it is disclosed above, with permission, some teens (14+) are allowed to take adult programming. To inquire about getting permission, please send an email to: info@actorsconnection.com**

**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.**

Katherine Ryan

Katherine Ryan brings nearly three decades of industry expertise to her role as Vice President of Voice Over at Buchwald. After graduating Fordham University, she began her career immersed in the fast-paced world of advertising production, developing a knack for identifying talent most likely to be hired by the end client. Recognizing her passion for talent, she transitioned to talent representation, where she discovered her true calling: nurturing voices and guiding careers.

With a reputation for spotting and cultivating the best and brightest in voice-over, Katherine has built a roster of talent that spans worldwide, and who can be heard in commercial campaigns in all mediums. She specializes in talent development and advocacy, crafting agreements that align clients’ best interests with producers’ objectives. Her collaborative spirit extends to casting directors and producers alike. Her warmth, professionalism, and dedication to her clients have made her a respected leader in the voice-over industry. 2024 Heller Award Nominee, Northeast Agent of the Year.