BillyBobVO.com
Bill also teaches weekend seminars with Bob Bergen, one of the
countries animation voiceover veterans (Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Marvin
the Martian to name a few). These 2-day intensives cover commercial and
animation voice-over. This is a jam packed weekend of nonstop work on
commercial and animation copy, essential information on the business of
the business, the demo process, etc.
Actors Improv Studio
Founded by Bill Applebaum, Chicago Second City Alum and original member of The Second City ETC. Theater, Actors Improv Studio teaches a practical approach to Improvisation from auditioning to improvising with scripts. Improvisation is about trusting one’s instincts to help actors find their creative voice and be truthful to characters. It is a tool to help actors be more creative not just clever. Improvisation is a means to an end, not an end unto itself.
StumpTheBand.com
Check out the website for our rock and roll horror comedy feature film, Stump The Band. We shot it in October, 2004. You can see the movie trailer, behind the scenes photos, bios of the band and a whole lot more. Oh! Did I mention that we're selling "Stump the Band" T-shirts? Get yours while supplies last!!!
Robbie Rist has been in the voiceover and acting business for quite some time. (The Brady Bunch, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, just to name a couple) Currently he is starting a voiceover school in conjunction with Compost Productions. He has been writing and performing music most of his life and has a unique outlook on art, music, acting and life. I hope you enjoy his site.
Bob Bergen is one of the premier voiceover artists in the business. I'd be surprised if you hadn't, at some time in your life, heard Bob's voice. He also teaches one of the best animation voiceover workshops in the country. Bob's website has a wealth of information in regards to the voiceover industry. Check out his site and enjoy.
Tony LaTorre is a very talented digital effects technician, editor and more. When we needed some digital blood for our film “Stump the Band”, he was there to help produce it. Large entertainment and production companies like Disney use his services all the time. He’s also the only person, we at “Compost”, recommend to edit actors demo reels. Check out his site and see for yourself what Tony is all about.
Toby Tucker is a good friend and talented photographer. Toby works as a Director of Photography and an AC in the film and television industry. This guy knows his stuff. If you don't believe me, check out his website. Hire him for your next event!
Tracy Pattin is a good friend and a talented voiceover actress. She has her own blog with lots of voiceover information that might be interesting to anyone looking to get into the business. She wil be doing interviews with a lot of people related to the voiceover world and posting them on her blog. Check it out. I'm sure that it will be informative and entertaining.
Pat Fraley is one of the premier voiceover artist/teacher in the business. He has created the voices for over 4,000 characters, placing him among the top ten performers of all time to be cast in animated programs. His is the only character voice curriculum ever to be accredited at the university level. He holds an MFA degree in Acting from Cornell University, and is a member of the Voice and Speech Trainers of America. Check out his website.
Bill Holmes will be participating in a voice over cruise from Vancouver to Los Angeles in September, 2009. If you'd like to sign up and come along click on this link. See you on the Lido Deck or at the craps table on board ship.
Scott Holmes (The best damned stuntman in northern Illinois) also makes the best frickin' custom cabinetry in the country. Take a look at his site and call him right away! He's in high demand.
Links to our favorite people. Check out some of the other great work we know of.