Whether you've already taken Jean Zarzour's Find Your Voice-Voice Over Class
or you have a demo fresh off the presses, this seminar is for you!
This 4 hour seminar will cover the following:
- How to find the best voice acting class or private coach
- How to create a competitive VO demo that shows your niche and gets you work
- How to package your demo; on dvd and on line.
- How to market your demo effectively in your region, with and without an agent
- How to get an agent
- How and when to join a union (AFTRA and/or SAG) or how to compete without one
- How to keep your instrument (voice) and tools (technique) sharp with tricks and tips, before, during and after sessions
Seminar hand outs will be provided, but do bring a notepad and pen. Audio or video recording of any kind is prohibited. Jean Zarzour & Donna Belajac Casting will be videotaping the seminar, so there will be release forms available for anyone who does not want to be recorded.
Want to test your V/O chops? Jean will record you reading radio copy which will be played back for immediate feedback.
Want feedback on your current demo? There will also be an opportunity for a few participants to have their demo assessed during the 4 hour session. Honest but thoughtful feedback is always provided.
We want you to succeed!
Jean Zarzour is a 25 year veteran performer, seen and heard internationally in TV, Film, Theater, Radio, Dance, Improv and Corporate Communications. She has appeared in feature films opposite Joe Pesci, Stanley Tucci, Mercedes Ruhell, James Coburn, Rob Lowe, Clint Howard, Marc Singer and most recently in Zack and Miri Make a Porno with Seth Rogen. Currently, Jean can be heard on ads for Ohio Lottery, Ruggles, Ohio.net, CEI and Smith Dairy. T.V. credits include Candid Camera & America's Funniest People. She has appeared in 5 Off-Broadway productions, in 30 regional theaters and in Menopause The Musical from 2004-2006.
As Owner of LIPSCHTICK, Jean has built a renowned reputation for putting the "Show" in "Business" nationwide since 1989 with customized comedy and Laugh & Learn Workshops. Visit http://www.lipschtick.com. In 2005, Jean founded The GOT PAY? Organization, an artists advocacy and education resource at www.gotpay.org and in 2006, founded The Find Your Voice - Voice Over Institute, providing Voice Acting classes for TV, Film, Radio, Live Presentations and Voice Over Demo production at top recording studios in Cleveland & Pittsburgh. She has taught acting for Stage, Radio, TV, Film and Movement For Actors the greater Cleveland Area for the past 20 years and in London, England, from 1983-1985.
Jean is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Stella Adler Conservatory. She studied dance at The American Ballet Theater/Joffrey Ballet in New York City and Improv at Second City - Chicago & Cleveland. 
