A LITTLE ABOUT THE VO PROS
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Since 2005, Mary Lynn Wissner and Voices Voicecasting has proudly introduced and gathered some of the leading voices in the VO industry with our Meet the Pros events.
Now, with The VO Pros, we continue to welcome working VO Pros and stellar guests to our clinics and events.
The VO Pros is a supportive and exclusive environment that invites talent and industry professionals to connect at our studio in Los Angeles and, with some events being offered via Zoom. Our guest directors include casting directors, producers and directors in all genres of VO, as well as, agents, managers, and reputable coaches.
Talent not only glean knowledge and valuable career information from our pro guests, but get to perform and receive direction and feedback.
There are No Refunds or Exchanges, unless a guest director must reschedule the date. If you cannot make an event, please reach out to us to see if another talent is on the wait list at which point we will give you their information and you may sell your spot to them. You are also free to give your spot to a friend or colleague, just please notify us so that we may switch your name with theirs. Thank you for your understanding.
All events are held in Pacific Time (pst)
These events are for educational purposes only. Being in the presence of an industry professional does not guarantee employment or representation. The VO Pros reserves the right to refuse entrance to any of THE VO PROS events if the individual displays unprofessional behavior or conduct. Licensed and Bonded by the State of California #0671579
VO Pros Events for Working Pros.
AGENT NIGHT – Beau Oliver, CESD, LA
Zoom.
4-6pm(pst)
Come work with Beau Oliver, CESD, LA Head of Commercial Dept
Q&A and talent will work on 2 scripts with agent for her direction, feedback and re-directs
AGENT NIGHT – Katherine Ryan, Buchwald NYC
Zoom.
4pm-6pm(pst)
Come work with Katherine Ryan, head of Commercial at Buchwald, NYC
Q&A and talent will work on 2 scripts with Katherine for her direction, feedback and re-directs
MANAGER NIGHT – Andrew Atkin, Promos, ACM Talent Management
Zoom.
4-6pm(pst)
Come work with Andrew Atkin, Promo head at ACM Talent
Q&A and talent will work on 3-4 scripts with Andrew for his direction, feedback and re-directs
AGENT NIGHT – Marissa Robinson, DDO, NY
Zoom.
4pm-6pm(pst)
Come work with Marissa of DDO, NY, Commercial Dept.
Q&A and talent will work on 2 scripts with Marissa for her direction, feedback and re-directs
AGENT NIGHT – Roger Becker, Access Talent, NY
Zoom.
4pm-6pm(pst)
Come work with Roger Becker, head of commercials at Access Talent NY.
Q&A and talent will work on 2-3 scripts with Roger for her direction, feedback and re-directs
PROMOS – Promo Producer, Director, Jeff Howell
Zoom Event
Want to know what Networks & Promo Producers are listening for??
Director, Producer & Coach, Jeff Howell. who has worked with most all of the major networks, will direct talent to Promo Perfection and confidence. There is an art and strategy behind promo voice acting—every word counts, and tone drives audience engagement.
PROMOS – Producer/Casting Director – Camela Coggins, NBC
Camela currently serves as the Director of Post Operations at NBCUniversal, where she leads a team of thirty-four Editors, Mixers, and Producers. She plays a key role in launching some of NBC’s most popular shows, including The Voice, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D., while continually supporting the Creative team in shaping the distinct voices needed for each project.
Camela began her career interning at Nickelodeon Studios Orlando, as Promo Producer to iconic shows like All That and Kenan & Kel.
Camela transitioned to Fox, where she served as a Post Producer and Casting Director on major hits such as American Idol, The Simpsons, and Family Guy.
PROMOS – Producer, Coach, JJ Jurgens
ZOOM
As a Senior Producer at CBS, JJ has been in charge of numerous campaigns across the genres of prime time, daytime and kids’ programming. Directing the voice over sessions has always been one of her absolute favorite things about her job and she has had the opportunity to work with some of the top legends in the voiceover world. She also loves discovering new talent and introducing them to the wonderful world of promo.
As a VO talent herself, JJ knows what it takes to audition and present winning promo reads for all genres.
PROMOS & TRAILERS – Producer, Casting Director, Mandy Mullarky, ASPECT
Zoom Event
If you’re interested in Promos and Trailers – get in the studio with the triple threat: Mandy Mullarky from ASPECT, the award winning trailer house and production company! Mandy not only helps cast the voices, she produces and directs the campaigns!!
With over 10 years of experience directing voice talent in entertainment marketing, Promos and Trailers at Aspect, Mandy brings a promo producer’s insight to every session. Having worked on major campaigns for Superman, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Better Call Saul, and more, she specializes in helping talent deliver sharp, compelling reads that stand out in today’s fast-paced landscape.