All Over Voiceover with Kiff VH

Episode 68: "Your Legs Support Your Voice" with Sharon Jakubecy Klehm

Many actors have had a taste of the "Alexander Technique", but few have taken a giant bite. This conversation does exactly that as SHARON JAKUBECY KLEHM, joins Kiff this week in a deep dive into her work as a certified instructor of this fascinating modality of using your breath and your posture to support and loosen your voice to great effect. Do not miss this conversation! Life changing stuff.

You can learn more about The Alexander Technique from Sharon at www.alexandertechniquela.com

NOTE: This episode was recorded in "the field" and contains environment sounds for added immersion!

This week, Kiff welcomes Bob Bergen (Looney Tunes - Porky Pig, Luke Skywalker on Robot Chicken, and hundreds of other characters and roles) who goes on a deep dive into his process of character creation, the nature of his mindset, his drive, and the creative power and necessity of risk. This is a master class with one of the most prolific actors and sought after teachers in the business of VO. What a treat!

Check out Bob's reels, body of work, how to contact to study with and additional goodies at www.bobbergen.com of follow him on IG at @bergen.bob and Twitter @bobbergen

Special thanks to The Studio Venue for a great session! www.thestudiovenue.com

Freelance Casting Director Sara Jane Sherman (www.sarajanesherman.com) not only came up working in Disney TV Animation working on and casting some of their most popular and successful shows in recent years (Phineas and Ferb, Gravity Falls, Star Vs Forces of Evil), but has now branched out to work as a freelance casting director, casting and directing animated shows all over Hollywood, (recently including Looney Tunes Cartoons and the reboot of Animaniacs). She also coaches, teaches classes, and consults. She is a wealth of knowledge and is a very candid and delightful person. In our conversation, Sara shares how to stand out in ways that reflects you as an actor, what to do/not do in auditions, discussion about ad-libbing or improv in animation auditions and so much more. Don't miss this fantastic episode!

You can follow Sara on Twitter @sarajanesherman and on Instagram @sara_sherman

Now at the fantastic STUDIO AWESOME in LA, Kiff welcomes the incredibly versatile and phenomically talented DARIN DE PAUL (Reinhardt in Overwatch, J. Jonah Jameson in PS4 Spider-Man, Shazam!, Final Fantasy XV) to drop by where they discuss the gift that theatre has given him, dealing with the ups and downs of the work, with advice, tips, and voices peppered throughout in a hilarious and truly inspiring episode of All Over VO.

Follow Darin in Twitter and IG @DarinDePaul

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This week, Kiff welcomes Dr. Alisa Shawn, co-founder of ACTORS FOR AUTISM, a non-profit that trains people on the autistic spectrum to work in the entertainment industry.

Dr. Alisa Shawn is an Autism Expert, Technology Curriculum Developer, Professor at Autism University, Executive Director/Founder of Actors for Autism, Author, and Speaker based in the United States. Her site, www.dralisashawn.com provides individuals on the Autistic Spectrum resources for becoming employed or self-employed. Her website is a wealth of information with a weekly blog www.dralisashawn.com/blog. Dr. Shawn is one of the most sought after consultants in the country. Her technology and curriculum designs were the 1st of its kind to become vendored by the California Regional Centers. She has designed vocational training programs for adults on the autistic spectrum in Film, Animation, Video Game Design, Visual Effects, and 360VR that are offered at www.afahub.com. These programs have trained hundreds of adults and assisted them in obtaining employment. Dr. Shawn has a Doctorate in Education with a specialization in Media & Technology from Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. She also holds a Masters Degree in Special Education with an Inclusion Certification from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She has over 25 years of experience working with families, organizations, corporations, and schools. You can get the FREE Autism Career Blueprint at www.dralisashawn.com You can also connect with Dr.Shawn on Twitter @dralisashawn and on Facebook.com/DrAlisaShawn