Chuck and Stacey are honored to welcome teaching and voice over casting icons, Harvey and Cathy Kalmenson to the show. Since 1993, they have been casting and directing radio and TV commercials, animation, audiobooks and video games and are the creators of The famous Kalmenson Method, the highly respected voice over acting teaching program.
Originally from Chicago, Cathy shares her background working in talent payment at Leo Burnett Advertising in Chicago then at Abrams Rubiloff in Los Angeles. She would then go on to agenting at Tisherman Agency and in the celebrity division at Special Artists. Her love for casting was discovered at The Voicecaster and would lead her and Harvey to form Kalmenson and Kalmenson in 1993 that to date boasts a database of more than 28,000 talented voice over actors.
Harvey explains the origin of his popular nickname “Da Harv” and how his background in legit theatre and stage managing led him to accept a job voice directing at Abrams Rubiloff where he met his future wife and business partner, Cathy. Harvey expresses his passion for voice over actors to be method actors and the importance of knowing “why” they are saying the words on the page.
The two talk about what keeps them inspired to be a part of the voice over business and Chuck and Stacey sing the praises of the Kalmenson’s for their amazing industry contributions in casting and teaching. Cathy speaks to some of the current commercial trends that include being truthful, vulnerable and authentic.
They talk about what talent buyers and producers are wanting from voice over talent and the ways they rely on Harvey and Cathy to think outside the box and find them who they want for their projects. They are adept at translating writer’s speak into agent’s speak and then into actor’s speak so they can capture the essence of the copy.
Harvey talks about the importance of improvisation in life and in acting. He encourages talent to not throw away their craft when doing commercials and be responsive to what is happening. He adds that directing commercials is some of the most difficult work to do.
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EP 231 Tasia Valenza: Star Wars - The Clone Wars/Metal Gear Solid
EP 230 Ben Patrick Johnson: Movie Trailer & Network Promo Voice Over Artist
EP 229 Ben Patrick Johnson: Movie Trailer & Network Promo Voice Over Artist
EP 228 Nolan North: Video Games/Blaze and the Monster Machines/Uncharted/Assassin's Creed Voice Actor
EP 227 Nolan North: Video Games/Prince of Persia/Destiny/Call of Duty Voice Actor
EP 226 Harvey & Cathy Kalmenson: Voice Over Casting Icons/Creators of Kalmenson Teaching Method
EP 225 Harvey & Cathy Kalmenson: Voice Over Casting Icons/Creators of Kalmenson Teaching Method
EP 223 Jim Meskimen: The Master of Celebrity Impressions/Voice Over Actor/Comedian
EP 222 Jim Meskimen: The Master of Celebrity Impressions/Voice Over Actor/Comedian
EP 221 Konrad Zukowski: The Genius Behind The Kaotica Eyeball (Perfect Portable Sound Isolation)
EP 220 Sylvia Villagran: Bilingual Voice Talent/Democratic National Convention Announcer
EP 219 Sylvia Villagran: Bilingual Voice Talent/Democratic National Convention Announcer
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EP 217 Kathe Mazur: Celebrity Actor & Audiobook Narrator
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EP 215 Ivy Isenberg: Animation Casting Director - Call of Duty & Robot Chicken
EP 214 Mary Elizabeth McGlynn: Silent Hill Singer-Songwriter/Voice Actor/Voice Director
EP 213 Mary Elizabeth McGlynn: Voiceover Actor & Director
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