New! ZOOM: Advanced ANIMATION VOICE OVER Online Intensive with Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick CSA, Casting Director, DPD Casting

Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

This event is in the past.

Don't miss our newest online animation voice-over intensive with Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick who casts for animated TV series, live action/animated TV series as well as feature films.

Her credits include DORA THE EXPLORER, BLUE'S CLUES, NOGGIN KNOWS, SUPER KITTIES, SUNNY DAY, WELCOME TO THE WAYNE and BUTTERBEANS CAFE to name a few.

For this intensive, Danielle will provide ANIMATION COPY for you to select from in advance and prepare.

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.

Follow this link to view Danielle's credits on IMDb

Limited to 12 V/O actors.

This intensive is for adults and teens (14+).

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Please prepare a scene from Danielle's library of sides that will be emailed to you. Pick once scene that you feel best showcases your strengths as an actor (the link will located in your Actors Connection account upon registration).

PLEASE NOTE: Some sides may have more than one scene in the packet, if it is not specified which scene to do, please only choose ONE scene to perform!

Please email jess@actorsconnection.com your scene choice AS AN ATTACHMENT (file should be labeled YourName_CHARACTER) by 5pm (EST) the DAY BEFORE the 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.**

Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick

Danielle is an advocate manifesting change in how the real world is reflected in today’s media.

She has been an active member of the New York casting community since 2004. Nickelodeon was her casting home for over 14 years, where she tapped into her love of developing young talent. From live action and animation, scripted and unscripted, long form and short form, and even podcasts, she has and loves to cast it all! 

The co-VP of Advocacy for the Casting Society of America, her work elevating underrepresented communities has been barrier breaking and continues to motivate her to manifest change in how the real world is seen on screen.

A leader in the organization's Equity in Entertainment committee, she serves on the board of both the Casting Society of America and Casting Society Cares, where her focus is on Training & Education. She prides herself on being an ally to artists and aspiring talent of all abilities.

She serves as a faculty advisor for Respectability and she is on the Actor's Fund's Looking Ahead Advisory Board. In addition to her work in casting, she is currently pursuing a master's degree in Disabilities Studies at the City University of New York. She is also a trained childhood bereavement group facilitator and serves as a member of the Caring Committee for the Wechsler Center for Modern Aging.

When she is not working, you can find her on her Peloton, cooking while enjoying one of her many favorite podcasts, or taking her vitamins. 

Follow this link to view her credits on IMDb

Meets

Tuesday, August 27, 20247:00 pm

The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.