SYNOPSIS
Take control of your voiceover career! In this interactive workshop, Ian James Corlett (renowned voice actor, director, and creator) shares insider tips to help you direct your own performances with confidence and precision. Learn how to break down scripts, interpret direction, and deliver standout reads that catch casting directors' attention. Whether you're recording auditions or final takes, this session will give you the tools to approach every project like a pro.
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Ian James Corlett
For decades Ian has been serving up unique voice characterizations for projects of every genre.
He began his career voicing radio and TV commercials and soon found himself working in animated feature films and series such as the EMMY- nominated cuteness of DINOSAUR TRAIN CartoonNetwork’s zany JOHNNY TEST and working for every major animation and gaming producer.
Ian cemented his standing in animation history by originating the iconic English voice of GOKU in Dragonball Z, as well as voicing many other 90’s icons like CHEETOR in Beastwars/Transformers, the original MEGAMAN and BOB in REBOOT.
Currently Ian can be heard as MIROKU in Yashahime, PILAR in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, CLUTCH POWERS in Ninjago, AJ in Disney Jr’s Firebuds, FYNCH in Destiny 2, Tom Hall in the Cobra Kai video games, Mr. Fantastic in Marvel Rivals game and Devil May Cry for Netflix.
Most of Ian’s time is spent in front of a microphone, but when he isn’t recording, he is writing; books, feature films and creating several hit series’ including his namesake animated series, BEING IAN which ran for 65 episodes and a movie.
Ian spends his non-working time following professional motorsport and racing his own cars.
REQUIREMENTS
Frequency Restriction: If you particified Ian's Be Your Own Voice Director class on December 4, 2024, you are not eligible to take this class. We want additional actors (that have not worked with Ian), the opportunity to participate.
Check the cancellation deadline (see above).
This class is in person and at the new Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab in the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists:
SAG-AFTRA Foundation
5757 Wilshire Blvd - Suite PH1
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Note: The new Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab is not on the Mezzanine Level, it is on the Penthouse (PH) Level. No need to wait downstairs, just go straight to the PH level when you arrive.
Class materials (if applicable) will be provided by the Voiceover Lab.
Bring a USB-A Flash Drive if you want to save your reads.
