Join Emmy winning producer and puppeteer/voice actor Tyler Bunch for an exploration of the variety of characters YOU can find on the page. This workshop will begin with a brief presentation/discussion about honing your instrument and text mining skills in order to find YOUR unique character voices. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity for each participant to work with Tyler on a section of text of their choosing in our state of the art NYC recording studio. Each participant will receive a packet of copy provided by the instructor a few days prior to class.
Requirements
This class will take place in-person in the NYC VO lab. Participants will be provided copy a few days prior to class. Participants must arrive during the check-in window and remain for the duration of the class. This class is 3 hours long. Seating is extremely limited. Please only RSVP if you are certain you can attend.
Instructor Bio
Tyler Bunch has been working as a professional performer and content creator based in NYC for the three decades (living in CT since 2000.) His career has seen him in regional theater, Off Broadway, the small screen, the silver screen and digital screens as a puppeteer, actor/singer, and voice artist (check out IMDB). Mr. Bunch received an Emmy for his work as creative producer on the children's literacy program "Word World" and was nominated for a directing Emmy for another PBS program: "It's A Big, Big World."
Tyler has been an ensemble member of the Sesame Street cast for over 20 years (including playing Louie, Elmo’s father) and part of the ensemble of the English Dub of Pokémon for almost as long (including “Pokémon Horizons” currently on Netflix.) Feel free to binge his work as Hugo (puppeteer) in "Julie's Greenroom,” guest star roles as an actor in “Search Party,” “The Tick,” “The Penguin,” “Uncoupled” and in a real throw-back romantic comedy “Finding Joy.”
For accessibility requirements, including sign language interpretation, please email rsvp@sagaftra.foundation with at least three (3) business days' notice.
Eligibility:
All SAG-AFTRA members who are active and fully paid up are eligible to use the Voiceover Lab and attend Voiceover Programs.
Most programs are restricted to members over the age of 18.
If our website shows that you are not in good standing, please contact SAG-AFTRA directly at (323) 549 6778. Keep in mind that updates may take up to 24 hours to reflect on the Foundation’s website.
Cancellation and No-Show Policy:
We understand that life happens, but last-minute cancellations can disrupt the program and impact other members. Here’s what you need to know:
Cancellation Deadline: Usually, the cancellation deadline is 11:59PM on the day before the program. Please refer to your class requirements email for specific cancellation deadlines, as this may change based on class format.
How to Cancel: Cancellations must be made through the website; we cannot accept them via email or phone.
Late Cancellations: If you cancel after the deadline outlined in your mail and on the website, you will be marked as a "no-show".
Check in opens 15 minutes before the program starts, please arrive on time. If you arrive late, you will be marked as a no-show. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
We do expect you to stay for the duration of the program as leaving early disrupts the session. Leaving early will be recorded as a no-show.
Our no-show policy is a two-strike system over the course of one year. The first instance of a no-show will be recorded in your member account. If a second no-show occurs, you will be restricted from attending Voiceover Programs and booth sessions for 90 days.
Waitlist Policy:
If the programs is full, joining the waitlist shows you're interested in attending if space becomes available:
If you are on the waitlist and are no longer able to attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist immediately to allow others the opportunity.
If a space opens up, you will receive an email confirming your place in the program you are expected to attend.
If you have received a confirmation email for your attendance and can no longer attend, please be sure to cancel your space before the cancellation deadline mentioned in the email. If you do not cancel, you will be marked as a no-show.
You may be added to the attendee list up to three hours before the program start time. If added after the cancellation deadline, please note that the no-show policy does not apply if you don’t attend.
We do not accept walk-ins, including from waitlisted individuals.
General Requirements and Rules:
SAG-AFTRA ID: You’ll need to show a valid SAG-AFTRA ID card or proof of payment to attend. No entry will be granted without current verification.
Most programs are for performers aged 18 and over. For parents/guardians of minors interested in attending offerings that are not specific to actors under 18 years of age, please email rsvp@sagaftra.foundation.
This program may include explicit, sexual, disturbing or offensive content and is intended for mature audiences only.
Recording of any kind (audio or video) is strictly prohibited.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone.
We ask all members to behave professionally and respectfully at all times. Aggressive behavior is not acceptable.
If you have a concern or issue, we encourage you to express it in the appropriate setting and work toward a resolution. Disruptive behavior during the program will not be tolerated.
Accessibility:
For accessibility requirements, including sign language interpretation, please email rsvp@sagaftra.foundation with at least three (3) business days' notice.
Eligibility:
All SAG-AFTRA members who are active and fully paid up are eligible to use the Voiceover Lab and attend Voiceover Programs.
Most programs are restricted to members over the age of 18.Â
If our website shows that you are not in good standing, please contact SAG-AFTRA directly at (323) 549 6778. Keep in mind that updates may take up to 24 hours to reflect on the Foundation’s website.
Cancellation and No-Show Policy:
We understand that life happens, but last-minute cancellations can disrupt the program and impact other members. Here’s what you need to know:
Cancellation Deadline: Usually, the cancellation deadline is 11:59PM on the day before the program. Please refer to your class requirements email for specific cancellation deadlines, as this may change based on class format.
How to Cancel: Cancellations must be made through the website; we cannot accept them via email or phone.
Late Cancellations: If you cancel after the deadline outlined in your mail and on the website, you will be marked as a "no-show".
Check in opens 15 minutes before the program starts, please arrive on time. Â If you arrive late, you will be marked as a no-show. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
We do expect you to stay for the duration of the program as leaving early disrupts the session. Â Leaving early will be recorded as a no-show.
Our no-show policy is a two-strike system over the course of one year. The first instance of a no-show will be recorded in your member account. Â If a second no-show occurs, you will be restricted from attending Voiceover Programs and booth sessions for 90 days.
Waitlist Policy:
If the programs is full, joining the waitlist shows you're interested in attending if space becomes available:
If you are on the waitlist and are no longer able to attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist immediately to allow others the opportunity.
If a space opens up, you will receive an email confirming your place in the program you are expected to attend.
If you have received a confirmation email for your attendance and can no longer attend, please be sure to cancel your space before the cancellation deadline mentioned in the email. If you do not cancel, you will be marked as a no-show.
You may be added to the attendee list up to three hours before the program start time. If added after the cancellation deadline, please note that the no-show policy does not apply if you don’t attend.
We do not accept walk-ins, including from waitlisted individuals.
General Requirements and Rules:
SAG-AFTRA ID: You’ll need to show a valid SAG-AFTRA ID card or proof of payment to attend. No entry will be granted without current verification.
Most programs are for performers aged 18 and over. For parents/guardians of minors interested in attending offerings that are not specific to actors under 18 years of age, please email rsvp@sagaftra.foundation.Â
This program may include explicit, sexual, disturbing or offensive content and is intended for mature audiences only.
Recording of any kind (audio or video) is strictly prohibited.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone.
We ask all members to behave professionally and respectfully at all times. Aggressive behavior is not acceptable.
If you have a concern or issue, we encourage you to express it in the appropriate setting and work toward a resolution. Disruptive behavior during the program will not be tolerated.
