Twenty budding vocal artists can receive special training at the National Audio Theatre Festivals' 26th annual Audio Theater Workshop in West Plains, MO, June 23-30, 2007. Grammy and Audie-winning audiobook producer/director Paul Ruben will host the leading edge workshop. William Dufris, known to many as the voice of Bob the Builder, and award-winning audiobook artist Barbara Caruso will be on hand to work alongside participants on voice demos and more. The workshop is limited to 20 people who have had some performance training or experience. That training can include college or university.
The Art of Narration track is designed to assist participants in increasing their narration skills for all media, including audiobooks, film and more; an overview of the business of audio book narration; how to create an audiobook narration demo; and to practice short 'performance' selection. Attendees will be updated on the most productive methods of seeking employment as a narrator and where to look for employment with particular focus on opportunities created by new technologies, emphasizing increasing digital download-only audio books, recording from your home studio, etc. Vocal artists will learn how to become a more compelling narrator through discussions of audiobook narration as storytelling; the difference between ' reading' and storytelling; how to narrate fiction and non-fiction; understanding fundamental performance issues (eg, performing the narration, playing the subtext, and compelling the listener to suspend their disbelief).
Register now through June 8th for $450. Late registration from June 9-23, 2007 is $500. Registration, housing and travel forms are attached. Registration details and information are available online at www.natf.org or by calling Sue Zizza at (516) 483-8321. A limited number of scholarships are available to help offset part of the registration fee. See the Scholarship Application Form for deadlines and details.
