Voiceover in Animation and Commercial Workshop with Rachel Reiss

Get the resources, advice, and techniques for Voiceover in Animation and Commercial auditions with Casting Director Rachel Reiss in this interactive workshop!

This class takes place on Saturday, March 28 from 11 am - 2:30 pm.

This is an IN-PERSON class.

Location: Studio Theatre (pending) in DC

Rachel Reiss, CSA is a casting director at Liz Lewis Casting Partners, specializing in animation, podcasts, commercials, film, and television nationwide. Her recent credits include projects for Netflix, Disney, and Wondery, as well as festival winning indie films. A three-time Heller Award winner for Northeast VO and Commercial Casting Director of the Year, Rachel also received the Artios Award for Best Casting of a Short Film for ‘The F Word’.

Rachel has been an active leader within Casting Society for nearly a decade and currently serves as Vice President of Technology on the Board of Directors. In this role, she helps guide how the profession engages with existing and emerging technologies, represents casting perspectives in broader industry conversations, and leads educational initiatives. She has also been a panelist and guest speaker for schools and organizations including the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, ATA, NYU, Boston University, University of Florida, AICP, and more. 

Limited to 14 Actors Only. 

The Voiceover in Animation and Commercial Workshop is a 3 hr, all-access training ground designed to mirror the Voiceover audition process from start to finish. With only 14 spots available, every actor gets personalized attention, detailed feedback, and the chance to sharpen their craft in a way that feels like the real thing.

• Animation and Commercial Voiceover Assignment: Receive sides in advance and record your audition during class. You’ll get direct, actionable feedback, then apply your notes during the workshop

• Important: You’ll send in your headshot and resume 10 days before class and receive your self-tape assignment a few days before class. Check your email (and spam folder!) for instructions. Missing homework = missing opportunity.

This workshop is for actors serious about booking Voiceover work in a single, high-impact session.

This workshop is for educational and professional development purposes only. Participating in any class or event is not a promise of employment.

**For those making a $50 deposit, the rest of the payment ($129) will be due the day of the workshop. 

Nonrefundable Deposit Policy 

• A $50 deposit is required to reserve your spot.

• Your deposit is nonrefundable unless we are able to fill your spot from the waitlist.

• If we do fill your spot, you may choose either:

  • a refund of your deposit, or

  • a credit toward a future DC Stage Society workshop (within 6 months).

• If we cannot fill your spot, any amount you have paid is nonrefundable.

All cancellation requests must be emailed to hello@dcstagesociety.com. The time we receive your email determines whether we have a realistic chance to refill your spot.

*As an auditor, you may observe the workshop and ask questions at the end during the Q&A. 

Workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy 

1. General Policy

All registrations reserve a limited seat in a small workshop. Because of this, your registration fee covers your spot in the workshop, not your attendance.

2. Grace Period

• Within 24 hours of registration:

  • You may cancel for a full refund, provided this is at least 14 days before the workshop date.

3. Cancellations Before the Workshop

• 14+ days before workshop

  • Option A (stricter): 50% refund OR 100% credit toward a future DC Stage Society workshop within 12 months.

  • Option B (more flexible): Full credit only, no cash refund.

• 7–13 days before workshop

  • No cash refund.

  • You may receive a 50% credit toward a future workshop if we can fill your spot from the waitlist.

• Less than 7 days before workshop (including “day-of”)

  • No refunds and no credits.

  • You are welcome to transfer your seat to another actor you approve, as long as they meet any workshop requirements and we confirm them at least 24 hours before start time.

4. No‑Show Policy

• If you do not attend and do not contact us in advance, your payment is forfeited and no refund or credit will be issued.

5. Illness & Emergencies

• For serious illness or emergency, if you notify us before the workshop begins, we may, at our sole discretion, offer a one‑time credit toward a future workshop, minus any non‑recoverable costs (e.g., processing fees, venue/instructor commitments).

• Documentation may be requested for repeated emergency cancellations.

6. Event Changes or Cancellations by DC Stage Society

• If DC Stage Society must cancel a workshop (e.g., instructor illness, under‑enrollment, venue issue):

  • You may choose a full refund or 100% credit toward a future workshop.

• If we reschedule the workshop and you cannot attend the new date:

  • You may choose a full refund or 100% credit.

7. Payment Processing & Fees

• Any approved refund may be issued minus payment processing fees charged by third‑party providers.

• Refunds are typically processed within 7–10 business days to the original payment method.

8. How to Cancel

• All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to hello@dcstagesociety.com.

• The timestamp on your email will determine which refund/credit tier applies.