Museum of the Moving Image Presents "Voices Behind The Scene," An Entertainment Career Seminar in the Art of Voice-overs

Celebrities and entertainment industry moguls gather to bring to life JOAN BAKER’S new book Secrets of Voice-Over Success in a brilliant hands-on professional seminar complete with a networking cocktail party that’s certain to launch new careers. The hush-hush guest list includes industry executives in television, film, radio and advertising. And, all royalties from MS BAKER’S book are donated to The Alzheimer’s Association.

(PRWEB) April 1, 2006 -- Museum of the Moving Image will present an industry seminar “Voices Behind the Scenes: The Art of Voice-Over,” with an all-star panel discussion exploring the unsung but pervasive art of voice-over recording for film and television. Organized by Joan Baker, author of Secrets of Voice-Over Success, the event will be hosted by ALAN KALTER, the TALENTED SHOW ANNOUNCER ON LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN. The discussion will be followed by a cocktail reception and book signing of Baker’s book: Secrets of Voice-Over Success: Top Voice-Over Actors Reveal How They Did It – showcases this evening’s top voice-over talent in the country. All inspired by Joan's father, who lost the gift of communication to Alzheimer's. Ms. Baker’s book sales and a set up donation table will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association for a cure. Tickets for the event are: $24 for the general public, $16 for Museum members and students. Call 718-784-4520 to purchase in advance.
                                                
Program Introduction:
Emmy Award Winner, Rudy Gaskins, CEO of Push Creative, NYC.

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Alzheimer’s Association Spokesperson:
Associate Director, Major Gifts, Yolanda Hancock

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A panel of thirteen of the leading voice-over artists in the industry will participate, talking about their work, answering questions from the audience, and leading audience members in mock auditions. Don LaFontaine, the familiar voice of more than 5,000 movie trailers, is among the guest speakers, who also include: Valerie Smaldone, mid-day host of New York's 106.7 Lite-FM, five-time Billboard Personality of the Year; Joe Cipriano, NBC, Fox, Food Network; Fred Collins, ABC News; Dave Fennoy, The Billboard Music Awards, Showtime at the Apollo; Cedering Fox, The People's Choice Awards, EPT; Rodd Houston, NFL on CBS, ABC College Sports; Les Marshak, Macy's, Academy Awards, Tonys; Stephen Newman, ABC's 20/20, Movado, DeBeers, Mitsubishi; Janice Pendarvis, Exxon, Jaguar, McDonalds;Sylvia Villagran; Turner Classic Movies and SoapNet; and Steve Zirnkilton, Law & Order Franchise.

"Voice-over recording is one of the most significant yet underappreciated fields in the acting industry," said David Schwartz, the Museum's Chief Curator. "This all-star panel brings together many of the most familiar and prolific talents in the field, and provides a rare opportunity to hear them discuss their craft."

Event organizer and author Joan Baker is a widely known and very highly regarded voice-over talent and an award-winning stage actress who also teaches voice-over acting. Among her achievements, she was chosen to narrate the introduction film for President Clinton's Presidential Library and to voice a commercial TV campaign promoting the new Muhammad Ali Center. Additional clients include ABC News, NBC, Showtime, HBO, Nickelodeon, King World, Sesame Street, Sony Music, and American Express.

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