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HOW TO BE AN AUDIOBOOK NARRATOR - STUDENTS ONLY WORKSHOP

2444 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA

41.9615311 -87.69046359999999

Description

Kevin Theis, a Chicago actor and director for over 25 years and audiobook narrator with over 200 credits on Audible.com is offering a one day workshop for CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY entitled “How to Become an Audiobook Narrator." This session will run Monday night, October 29th from 7:00pm-10:00pm each night, at Foxhole Creative, 2444 W. Montrose in Chicago. Various topics to be covered (among others) include: * How to seek out and audition for available audiobook jobs on ACX.com* The ACX payment process, including by-the-finished hour, royalty share and "bounty" payments for narrators* Audio recording, editing and processing hardware and software necessary to produce high quality audiobooks* How to set up and utilize a home recording studio* How to edit, create, process and upload audio files for auditions and audiobook production* A primer on seeking out the larger, professional (and union) audiobook houses across the country* Using music, sound effects and vocal effects to enhance finished pieces The class fee is $50 per student. For more questions contact Cyberactor@aol.com or call 312-479-2378. ALSO - You may add a 15 min in booth tracking/coaching session for the following evening (October 30th) for an additional $30. What people are saying about Kevins class at Foxhole: "I found the class incredibly informative.... Even though I have zero sound recording or editing experience, I really feel comfortable setting up my own home studio... Thank you for the very thorough introduction to the audio book world, and for sharing your time and expertise."-Jamie Carter "[A] real eye opener...It was fascinating and seems to be one of the rare areas where one can make money without an awful lot of competition if you're good or savvy."-Ron Beecher "The seminar was terrific! Your knowledge of the subjected is encyclopedic, your passionate enthusiasm contagious and your presentation informative and wildly entertaining...I’m very glad I attended."- Kevin O’Brien "This seminar was a fabulous idea... You imparted a treasure trove of information about the ins and outs of this business that would be so hard to come by in any other context... Your seminar really opened the door for me. Thanks for opening my eyes to the possibilities!"- Rick Peeples "Phenomenal workshop presented masterfully.”- Lisamarie Schultz "Do yourself a favor, if you have any interest in narrating audiobooks, take this class. Kevin makes the process a lot less daunting.” - Mary Anne Bowman "I heartily recommend everyone learning here from Mr. Theis. It's hugely informative and expertly shared.” - Ronald Keaton “Take. This. Class.” - Gabriel Morrison

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Start: 2018-10-29T19:00:00-05:00

End: 2018-10-30T22:00:00-05:00

Tickets

15 Minute - in booth Tracking/Coaching Session with Kevin (October 30th) 30.0 USD 15

Workshop Pass (October 29th at 7:00pm) 50.0 USD 50