The Don LaFontaine (DLF) Voiceover Lab is in Los Angeles and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) Voiceover Lab is in New York.
Both VO Labs are part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Voiceover Lab Program.
VO Lab Eligible members can utilize both VO Labs, regardless of city of residence.
Yes, you can if you are Voiceover Lab Eligible. VO Lab Eligibility applies to both Voiceover Labs.
No it does not. Orientations may appear on our website as:
When you attend and complete a VO Lab Orientation, you will become VO Lab Eligible. Once you are VO Lab Eligible, you can utilize Voiceover Lab programs and services (unless otherwise indicated) offered by the DLF and the EIF Voiceover Labs.
SAG-AFTRA and AEA members must:
Log into your SAG-AFTRA Foundation user account (if you do not have one, click the SAG-AFTRA Foundation User Account link above, click Sign In and Create A New Account) and proceed.
Note: Currently, the VO Lab Orientations occur weekly. If there is no orientation posted, check the website every few days for updates.
From your computer
From your computer
Note: Each time changes to your RSVP or Waitlist status are made, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Check your email inbox, spam/junk folder or promotions folder for the confirmations.
Note: Due to COVID-19 there are no “in Lab” booth sessions until further notice. However, Online Booth Sessions are currently available for VO Lab Eligible performers. When the VO Labs reopen, the instructions below explain how to reserve booth sessions.
From your computer
To cancel your session, repeat the steps above, but click Cancel (in place of Reserve) and Yes to confirm your cancellation.
Due to COVID-19, the Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab and EIF Voiceover Lab are temporarily closed.
However, the Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab is offering Online Booth Sessions for members with VO Lab Eligibility. Click here for more details. Also, the EIF Voiceover Lab is offering Online Voiceover Consultations (OVC) for members with VO Lab Eligibility. Click here to learn more.
One reason is you can only book booth sessions up to 14 days from the current day. Also, you can only book a certain number of sessions per day, per calendar week, and per the total 14 day period depending on the facility.
1 session can be reserved per day.
2 sessions can be reserved per week.
4 sessions can be reserved over the course of 14 days.
2 sessions can be reserved per day.
2 sessions can be reserved per week.
2 sessions can be reserved over the course of 14 days.
Previously locked sessions on the calendar are unlocked at the top of each hour from 10:00am-4:00pm and can be reserved 14 days out from the current date.
Our No-Show Policy was discussed during VO Lab Orientation and is referred to as a 2/60/90, which means two (2) no-shows within 60 days, results in 90-days of no VO Lab access.The policy applies to recording sessions, classes/workshops, workout groups and other VO Lab offerings, collectively. If you are unable to attend, you must cancel 24 hours before the scheduled start time to avoid penalty. If you must cancel after the 24-hour window, contact the Lab by phone to discuss the matter. Proof may be required.
Aric Shuford
National Director of Voiceover Programs
323-549-6708 ext. 3
Nithya Rajendran
EIF Voiceover Lab Administrator
212-863-4215