WORKSHOPS

ANIMATION

Rachel Reiss

Tues, june 4th

7-10pm ET via Zoom

Rachel Reiss CSA is a senior casting director at Liz Lewis Casting Partners where she casts Film, TV Commercials, Podcasts, Animation and VO nationwide. Her recent credits include Get Rolling with Otis on Apple TV, and SuperKitties on Disney Jr., and Dee & Friends in Oz.

Rachel was honored as the 2019 and 2022 Heller Awards Recipient for Best Northeast Commercial and VO Casting, and awarded the 2023 Artios Award for Best Casting of a Short Film. Rachel sits on the Board of Directors for the Casting Society of America as the VP of Technology.

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Work with Rachel on characters for animation.

No Prerequisite/All Level

Workshop Limited to 12 Participants

Remote Only

$140

Jared Cohen

Tues, June 11th

PROMOS

7-10pm ET via Zoom

Jared Cohen is an award-winning creative producer with 10+ years of experience in on-air promos. He’s currently a Writer/Producer/Editor for NBCUniversal, working on networks including USA Network, Universal Kids, E!, and SYFY. He previously worked at Nickelodeon.

He’s produced campaigns for series & franchises including Temptation Island, House of Villains, E! Movies We Love, PAW Patrol, Blaze & the Monsters Machines, as well as brands such as DreamWorks, Xfinity, Universal Studios, and Peacock.

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Work with Jared on Promo copy.

No Prerequisite/All Level

Workshop is limited to 12 Participants

Remote Only

$140

Carrie Faverty

Tues, June 18th

Commercials

7-10pm ET via Zoom

Carrie runs the casting division at Heard City, one of New York City's top recording studios. She started VO casting in 2006 at Sound Lounge, where she developed and ran their casting division for 14 years.

Carrie has cast voice overs for thousands of products for television and radio commercials as well as webisodes, animated pilots, narrations, promos, video games, and anything else audio related.

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Work with Carrie on commercial copy.

No Prerequisite/All Level

Workshop is limited to 12 Participants

Remote Only

$140

Victor Yerrid

MON, May 20th

PUPPETEERING

7-10pm ET via Zoom

Learn to puppeteer like the pros, with Master Puppeteer, Victor Yerrid (The Muppets, Crank Yankers, Hup in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance).

Victor will teach you the essential components of monitor-style puppetry used in television and film today – lip-sync, eye focus, rod & live hand manipulation, and full body movement. You will also work on creating strong characters, and most importantly, acting.

Newbies to experienced-bies alike are welcome. This workshop will be highly interactive from beginning to end.

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Puppeteering with Victor.

No Prerequisite/All Level - MUST HAVE A PUPPET or PRACTICE EYES

Workshop is limited to 12 Participants

Remote Only

$135

Elizabeth Bunnell

Tues, MAY 14th

VIdeo GAMES

7-10pm ET via Zoom

Elizabeth is a freelance casting and Voice director for commercials, industrials, documentaries, video games and animation. She recently cast and directed the multi platform RPG video game, Vampires the Masquerade, SWANSONG, and voice-directed "The Little Prince and Friends." She's currently directing a highly anticipated animated series for Cartoon Network, and casting another for Hulu.

Work with Elizabeth on characters for video games.

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Work with Elizabeth on VG copy.

No Prerequisite/All Level

Workshop is limited to 12 Participants

Remote Only

$135

ADULT ANIMATION

Adam Weisman

Thurs, May 2nd

7-10pm ET via Zoom

Adam has worked on shows such as In The Know, Bob’s Burgers, Chicago Party Aunt and The Great North. He just wrapped two animated pilots, and is currently working on two adult animated shows. With almost three decades in the industry - he brings a discerning eye to curating talent for major networks and streaming platforms. Adam dedicates himself to mentoring actors through workshops and agency collaborations, emphasizing the importance of character depth in storytelling.

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Work with Adam on Animation copy.

Pro level, (18 yrs +)

Workshop Limited to 12 Participants

Remote Only

$135

As an auditor you'll observe as our Industry Pro directs and gives feedback to actors who are reading. Though you won't be participating in the workshop this is an opportunity to learn by watching your fellow actors. $45

Audit A Workshop

All classes are remote via zoom

All Sound and the Furry Studio workshops are remote.

No refund will be given if you don't show up or cancel within 48 hours of workshop. You’re required to notify me if cancelling 48 hours before a workshop without incurring a fee.

PLEASE NOTE: Sound and Furry INDUSTRY PRO WORKSHOPS ARE A talent training service. all guest teachers are independent contractors providing educational services only. This is not a talent agency contract. Only a licensed talent agent may engage in the occupation of producing, offering, promising, or attempting to procure employment or engagements for artists. Sound and Furry and all guest teachers are prohibited by law from offering or attempting to obtain auditions or employment for you. They may only provide you with educational training and counseling.

WOrkshops

As an auditor you'll observe as our Industry Pro directs and gives feedback to actors who are reading. Though you won't be participating in the workshop this is an opportunity to learn by watching your fellow actors. $45

All classes are remote via zoom

All classes are remote via zoom

All Sound and the Furry Studio workshops are remote.

No refund will be given if you don't show up or cancel within 48 hours of workshop. You’re required to notify me if cancelling 48 hours before a workshop without incurring a fee.

No refund will be given if you don't show up or cancel within 48 hours of workshop. You’re required to notify me if cancelling 48 hours before a workshop without incurring a fee.