Online VOICE-OVER CONNECTION - Meet THREE Top NY VOICE-OVER Agents all in ONE Night!

Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

Our VO Connection is a MUST for all voice-over actors currently seeking agency representation or wanting to bump up to a new career level.

The format will be a Q & A where you'll have YOUR chance to ask specific questions all about the voice-over industry, followed by meeting and showcasing your work one at a time to our panel of three agents.

Advice and verbal feedback will be received and will immediately affect your audition results!

Scheduled guests include:

- Billy Collura, CESD - (Bi-Coastal Agency)

- Jason Sasportas, Stewart Talent NY - (Bi-Coastal Agency)

- Tim Walsh, Atlas Talent

*Please note that Guests are subject to change.

EVENT OVERVIEW:

The afternoon of the event, you’ll be given your appointment times in EST.

The event will start with a 30 minute Q&A with everyone in the room. Then you will be admitted one by one and get 5 minutes in the room with the guests, including your performance. After your time slot you are free to leave for the evening (hit “Leave Meeting” button).

Please show up at least 5-10 minutes before your scheduled time, and please be aware that technical issues can occur but your host will keep you updated while you are in the waiting room.

We kindly ask that you do not request to alter your appointment time.

-The host will open the ‘room’ at least 30 minutes before the start of class. You’re welcome to arrive during this time to run your scene with the host.

-Actors will be automatically sent to the ‘waiting room’. The host will admit the actors as they arrive. 

-The host or the guests will give the spiel on how the class will run with any special notes, and begin the lesson plan.

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Please choose one piece of 30 second Commercial Voice Over copy that you connect to and prepare it for this event. 

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.**

 

TESTIMONIALS:

"I attended Voiceover Connection and got great feedback from all of the panelists and had a meeting with a few of the agents. I wanted to let you know that I recently SIGNED with Stewart Talent for Voiceover! And not only that, but I also recently BOOKED my 1st Union VO job! Thanks to you and the Actors Connection for helping me to jumpstart my VO career." -Carl James

"Actors Connection seems to know no limits to doing the right thing and doing everything right. Your VO Connection last evening was so professionally done... it moved along so quickly and smoothly. A deep bow to your hostesses, Jo and Kylie for that. Many thanks for having such professionals available to us as you did last evening." -Tom Murphy

"Last night was my first Actors Connection, and I want to thank you all so much for a great event! The Q&A with agents offered good insight into their world, and I got some great, helpful feedback after being in the booth." -Melineh Kurdian

"I just attended your new Voice-Over Connection event and it was AMAZING! Top agencies were represented and I walked away with invaluable information. The agents spoke, listened, and critiqued. The feedback was excellent!  Jenny Brown from Abrams had just called me in for a VO audition that very same week! Thank you Actor's Connection for helping me to live out my dreams!"-Tonya Canady

"I attended the V/O Showcase last night at Actors Connection. It was my first showcase with you guys, and I first just want to say thank you for making it such a smooth and stressless evening. It was informative and enjoyable and much appreciated! -Lauren McCune

"Just wanted to thank you for putting together AC's first Voice-Over Connection. It was well planned and I thought the format was terrific!"-Phil Schaefer

"Voiceover Connection was an amazing experience and I walked away feeling that I invested wisely into myself and my craft and got my money's worth. Thank You!" -Patricia Willis

Billy Collura

CESD is one of the nation’s most prestigious commercial, voice-over, print, digital influencer, theatrical/TV-film and young performer talent agencies and a dominant force in our industry. Based in the media capitals of the world, New York City and Los Angeles, the company’s unique dimensions include offering performers complete representation for on-camera and voice-over commercials, digital, print/fashion, beauty, dance, animation and gaming, hosting, puppeteers, promos/trailers/narration, and television and radio affiliate marketing.

CESD also hosts an industry leading Theatrical/Film-TV Department representing many diverse performers including some of the top young stars in America. And for over 35 years its Young Talent On-Camera, Print and Voice-Over Departments have represented child and teen performers for commercials, animation, and print businesses.

Billy is the Senior vice-president of the Voice Over Division.

Jason Sasportas

Jason is head of the voice-over department at Stewart Talent, a premier boutique agency in NY.

He initially trained as an actor and screenwriter at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts before making the shift to the business side of entertainment. He landed his first agency job at The William Morris Agency as an assistant, working for several theatrical agents, before joining their commercial department as booth director. It was there that Jason fell in love with voice-over, able to draw upon his acting and writing experience to effectively direct talent, interpret copy and make informed creative choices.

When Jason learned that Stewart Talent was looking for an agent to start up their voice-over department, he jumped at the opportunity. He got the job, built the department from scratch and for over a decade now has been successfully developing and nurturing the careers of his clients. While commercials are his main focus, Jason covers all areas of voiceover, including audio books, promos, documentaries, industrials, animated series and videogames. 

Tim Walsh

Formerly at Innovative Artists, Tim has been at this office for just over 15 years as an agent. He is open to meeting new talent (18+) and highly suggests "to be yourself and have fun!".

He recently booked his clients in commercials for Volvo TV and Radio spots MD Lottery, Good Samaritan Hospital, Bermuda Tourism among others.