Can you sustain a toy VO character for hours in session? Kevin Riley shares the performance techniques behind successful interactive toy voiceover this Thursday!

Mark your calendars for this months Discord events!! We hope to see you there!

Your toy VO demo should sound different from your commercial or animation demo. Find out what belongs on it with Kevin Riley.

Most voice actors approach toy VO the wrong way. Toy voiceover has its own performance style, pacing, and psychology. What works in commercial or animation often doesn't translate to interactive toys.

You've heard him on Honest Trailers. Now hear how trailer VO really works. Join Jon Bailey for In A World Of Trailers and learn the styles, trends, demos, and industry insights behind one of voiceover's most exciting genres.

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Doug Honorof! 🎉 Doug’s passion and expertise in accents and dialects make him an incredible coach, and we’re so grateful for everything he brings to our community. Wishing you a fantastic birthday, Doug!

In toy VO, you’re not just a voice. You’re the teacher, the guide, the best friend, and the energy that keeps a child engaged. Join Kevin Riley (Dialog Director for VTech/LeapFrog) for an inside look at what actually makes actors book interactive toy voiceover work.

Toy VO is more technical than most actors realize. Learn how to use clarity, word emphasis, and concatenation to deliver reads that actually book.

Toy VO isn't about doing bigger voices. It's about delivering clear, engaging, sustainable performances that work across hundreds of recorded lines.

Somewhere out there... a trailer is being cut. The editor needs a voice. Will it be yours? Join Jon Bailey, the legendary voice of Honest Trailers, for an inside look at modern trailer voiceover and discover:

Can your reads stay engaging, positive, and motivational… line after line after line? Kevin Riley breaks down the psychology and performance behind successful toy VO.

Meet Sabrina Morvillo! She has always had a gift for taking people on adventures, and her character work is no exception. Youthful, energetic, warm, and genuine ( with a whole arsenal of accents to boot) she brings every character she voices fully to life.

🚨 New Workshop Alert🚨 Toy VO requires a completely different skill set than commercial or animation.

What should actually go on a toy VO demo? Kevin Riley shares what directors want to hear — and how to shape performances that stand out in interactive toy voiceover.

Toy VO is one of the most in-demand — and misunderstood — niches in voiceover. Learn what actually books with Kevin Riley, Dialog Director for VTech & LeapFrog.

You know the voice, now learn the craft. For nearly 20 years, Jon Bailey (Epic Voice Guy, Honest Trailers) has been voicing trailers, promos, game campaigns, and entertainment projects heard by millions around the world.

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We are SO proud of Levi Squier whose GVAA-produced animation demo took home Best Animation Demo of 2024! Produced by the incredibly talented Cristina M. Medina, this demo is a masterclass in character range.

Learn how to approach animation, video games, and character work as a strategic career path this Thursday!

You can’t wing a career. But you can learn how to build one. Don’t miss this session next Thursday!

It's Steve's Birthday! A true master of coaching and directing stellar commercial reads, Steve has a rare gift for making the process as fun as it is brilliant. Here's to the man who makes it all sound great. Have an incredible birthday, Steve!

Meet Kristin Alyse! A Meisner-trained actor with a corporate communications background, Kristin brings tone, nuance, and undeniable spark to every read. In her own words: "GVAA has been such a big part of my VO journey!

If you’re serious about building a voice acting career, this is for you. Join Cristina and learn how to: ✔️ Define your voice and your lane ✔️ Make strategic career decisions ✔️ Build relationships that matter ✔️ Stay consistent and competitive 🎟️ Register now 🔗 bit.ly/bycp-cm

Creating toy VO characters isn’t just about sounding fun. It’s about stamina, clarity, precision, and keeping kids engaged. Learn how with Kevin Riley.

Happy Birthday to our COO, Coach, and Co-creator of the Rate Guide, David Toback!! Thanks for keeping us running like a well-oiled machine and going the extra mile in helping create our new rate guide calculator tool. Your impact is felt every single day. We're so grateful to have you on this team.

Want to know what toy VO directors actually listen for? Learn how to approach toy scripts like a director, use crystal-clear speech, and create characters you can sustain for hours with Kevin Riley on July 16th at 5 pm pt/8 pm et!

Most actors approach toy voiceover the wrong way. That’s why they don’t book it. With over 25 years directing VO for VTech & LeapFrog, Kevin Riley is pulling back the curtain on the unique psychology, performance style, and technical precision behind interactive toy VO.

With a background that spans opera performance, live entertainment, on-camera work, and voiceover, Keri brings a warm, genuine, and professional sound to every project she voices.

Four hours left to sign up! If you want to break into animation, this is the webinar for you!

TOMORROW! What do animation agents actually want to hear? Portia Scott, Director of Voiceover at Coast-to-Coast Talent Group, shares insight from years of representing voice actors and developing talent in today’s animation market. Sign up now 🔗 bit.ly/afa-ps

Training doesn’t stop once you “book.” Coaching doesn’t go away once you’re working. Growth isn’t a phase; it’s the job. At every stage of a voice acting career, the actors who keep evolving are the ones who last. Join us with Cristina M. Medina to learn how to keep growing!

Ever wonder what animation agents are actually listening for? Portia Scott (Director of VO at Coast-to-Coast Talent Group) is breaking it down LIVE on Zoom! She'll be covering script analysis, emotional connection, character work, and the tools that make a read truly bookable.

Want to book interactive toy VO? Kevin Riley shares what directors actually listen for in toy voiceover performance, energy, diction, and delivery.

Animation agents aren't just listening for great voices — they're listening for great ACTING. Join Portia Scott, Director of Voiceover at Coast-to-Coast Talent Group, for a LIVE Zoom webinar on delivering grounded, bookable animation reads using her Method on the Mic™ approach.

Where is your voice acting career actually going? If you don’t have a clear answer, you’re not alone, but it’s something you can fix. Join Cristina and learn about the paths you can take in this industry.

Character voices, storytelling, and a lifelong love of performance have led to this moment. We're excited to celebrate Cody Courtney's new Character Demo!

We have a new date - June 10th! Same time and place 😀 Didn't sign up yet? Good news, you just got a bonus window to grab your spot! Don't let it slip by this time! 🔗 bit.ly/afa-ps

Unfortunately, Wednesday's webinar has to be rescheduled. The new date will be June 10 or 11! If you registered, please look at your email for further information. We appreciate your patience and can't wait to see you there! 🎙️✨

June Events for this month are here! Click this link to join: discord.gg/kJ6mWh3QFs

Toy voiceover is one of the fastest-growing niches in the industry and one of the most misunderstood. Join Kevin Riley, Dialog Director for VTech & LeapFrog, for a deep dive into the performance, psychology, and technique behind booking interactive toy VO.

Character development goes beyond creating a voice. Join Portia Scott to explore how specificity, blocking, and imagined scene partners can help build more believable, emotionally connected animation performances. bit.ly/afa-ps

We have some exciting news! A brand-new rate calculator for voice actors is almost here. Take our quick survey and help shape what it becomes. 🔗 bit.ly/rgt-survey

Join us today for Cuppa Tea with David T! This month's topic is "Biz Operations, Accounting Platform & Setup, and Invoicing." Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

From League of Legends to Pixar’s Lightyear to DC Super Hero Girls, Cristina M. Medina has built one of the most versatile careers in voice acting. Now she’s sharing how she did it. Join us on June 26th at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET on building a VO career that lasts. 🔗 bit.ly/bycp-cm

Strong animation acting starts with strong acting tools. Join Portia Scott to explore techniques from The Actor’s Toolkit, including emotional recall, personalization, substitution work, and actor-driven questioning.

Talent alone isn’t enough today in Animation VO. Success comes from knowing how to present yourself in a way agents can recognize, package, and confidently submit. Learn more at our next webinar.

Happy Birthday to Libby Clearfield! 🎉 Libby brings creativity, heart, and infectious energy to every session, performance, and person she works with. Wishing you an incredible birthday filled with adventure, laughter, and plenty of reasons to say “Activate!” 🥳

Feeling stuck in your voice acting career? Not booking the way you want? Unsure what your next move should be? This session goes beyond auditions and demos and into the bigger picture of building a sustainable, evolving career in VO. Join us.

Learn all about Portia Scotts Method on the Mic™ approach and build and refine essential tools from The Actor’s Toolkit to help you book animation work at our next webinar. 🔗 bit.ly/afa-ps

TONIGHT! Gain real-world insight from Libby Clearfield’s 360° perspective in casting, coaching, and performance.