Saturday, February 13, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
NEW! - 8/wk KIDS Voice Acting Class in Lakewood!
Saturday's 1-3pm, April 10-May 29, 2010Ages 10 & Up!
$300
One of Pittsburgh most talented kids at VO Bootcamp!
Kids Boot Camp @ Donna Belajac Casting
June 21-25, 2010 www.donnabelajaccasting.com to register
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Scroll down for the details about the Adult Classes & 1 day Marketing Seminar
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What Kids, Parents and Arts Organizations say about Classes & Private Coaching with Jean Zarzour
Group Classes (Film & Television)
What an awesome class! Jean was hilarious, and I learned a lot. She taught us skills for modeling, acting for TV commercials, interviews and specific on-camera skills. Loved it!" Hayley Wheeler (Student)
"Great class, great instructor. It was fun to watch Hayley grow and become more confident and comfortable with her acting. Hayley is ready to sign up for another class. Gabriella Wheeler (Hayley Wheelers Mother)
"Jeans class is really fun! I learned a lot of new things that I never knew and I made so many friends! We learned about auditioning, commercials and being on TV! It was a GREAT experience! I would definitely suggest this class to anyone who wants to learn a lot about acting and show business!" Hannah Blaze (Student)
"I was extremely pleased with the skills and confidence my daughter acquired from your program. She gained an understanding of advertising, what goes into filming commercials and how to present herself in a professional manner, all in a fun, relaxed atmosphere." Lynn Connelly (Mother)
"This class is really fun! Its an awesome experience for me! Ms. Jean is the best acting teacher on the whole planet. We want to take her class again!" Bianca and Olivia Chan (Students)
"Great class, great instructor. It was fun to watch Hayley grow and become more confident and comfortable with her acting. Hayley is ready to sign up for another class. Gabriella Wheeler (Hayley Wheelers Mother)
"Jeans class is really fun! I learned a lot of new things that I never knew and I made so many friends! We learned about auditioning, commercials and being on TV! It was a GREAT experience! I would definitely suggest this class to anyone who wants to learn a lot about acting and show business!" Hannah Blaze (Student)
"I was extremely pleased with the skills and confidence my daughter acquired from your program. She gained an understanding of advertising, what goes into filming commercials and how to present herself in a professional manner, all in a fun, relaxed atmosphere." Lynn Connelly (Mother)
"This class is really fun! Its an awesome experience for me! Ms. Jean is the best acting teacher on the whole planet. We want to take her class again!" Bianca and Olivia Chan (Students)
Private Film & Stage Audition Coaching
"An acting coach is a must in this business. If you want to improve your child's acting ability in any area, Jean is the coach you want. My 2 daughters have studied with several coaches in Los Angeles and Ohio. They are represented by a top manager in Los Angeles, who has been very impressed with the work that Jean has done with them for major feature film auditions. She is extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with and always makes the time to coach my children for auditions, no matter how little advance notice we have." Joy Beck (Mother- contact # upon request)
"I couldn't ask for a better coach! Whether it's developing characters, analyzing language, or using my voice effectively, Jean helps me go above and beyond all that I thought I was capable of, especially in my college auditioning process! Jean has helped me see the characters and scenes from a variety of perspectives while giving me the creative freedom that I like to have as an actor. As a result, I was one of five students awarded a scholarship at Case Western Reserve University, based only on an audition. I plan to continue working with Jean through my acting career in college as well." Grace Mitri (Student)
"Without your help, my son's college entrance auditions would have been a disaster! Jimmy did very well in Chicago and we owe that to you! We are so much better prepared for future auditions because of the monologue choices and the instruction you provided on everything from his acting skills to the step by step process of auditioning. We will be back for more as Jimmy’s career progresses! Thanks for everything!" Tom Cirner (Father - Contact # upon request)
Excerpts from Arts Organizations
Playhouse Square Center
"Thank you for making the Extreme Festival an incredible weekend. When I saw you working with the kids, encouraging them with high expectations, I knew you had the talent for both putting the show together and making the kids happy. Although other people could have pulled the weekend off, your personality and interaction with the kids really made a difference. I can't wait to work with you again! Thanks again and welcome as one of our favorite new teaching artists at Playhouse Sq.!!" Ray Gargano, Education Outreach Manager, Playhouse Square Center
The Beck Center –Film & Television Acting Program
"I Have had the pleasure of employing Jean Zarzour as a teacher of Film and Television Acting. She is always prepared and her lesson plans are set well in advance. Jean is especially adept at the ability to read a student, assess his or her needs and meet those needs. The students love her. Her personality works well with kids of all ages, even the old kids like me! I can whole heartedly recommend Jean Zarzour as a teacher." Meg Chamberlain, Director of Theater Education 1996-2006
The Beck Center – Education Outreach Program
"Jean Zarzour has been part of the Beck Center Education Outreach staff since 1998. She is a gifted actress and comedienne whom the children thoroughly enjoy. She is always prompt, well-prepared, responsible and relates well to children and adults." Lynda Sackett, Director, Dance Education & Former Director of Education Outreach
Hathaway Brown School
"How fun it was to work with you on Sing On! You brought so many hilarious touches to the show and the student actors thrived on them. Thank you for working so well with these young actors and for not compromising because of their lack of experience or their age. You showed them respect by holding them to such high standards. And- how often do the director and choreographer get to laugh themselves silly collaborating and then get to enjoy the audience laughing themselves silly watching the fruits of their labor? This experience was one of those magical times." Molly Cornwell, Director of Theatre
Brecksville Theater on the Square
“Jean has had a 3 year association with BTOT. As director, writer and teacher, Jean showed a willingness to go above the requirements of her role and displayed outstanding teamwork with the musical director, choreographer and board members. As an idea person she was eager to work with our organization to facilitate growth within the curriculum, which in turn helped attract new students to the program. Her enthusiasm for the arts was obvious with a positive influence on her students as well as our organization.” Scott A. McPherson, President BTOTS Board of Directors
The Reel Thing Recording Studios
"Over the years, Jean's students show up prepared and well-schooled in voice over technique and understanding of the craft. If you want to develop your skills as a voice over talent, Jean's class is a great place to start." Jimmy Silver, Owner
The Beck Center –Film & Television Acting Program
"I Have had the pleasure of employing Jean Zarzour as a teacher of Film and Television Acting. She is always prepared and her lesson plans are set well in advance. Jean is especially adept at the ability to read a student, assess his or her needs and meet those needs. The students love her. Her personality works well with kids of all ages, even the old kids like me! I can whole heartedly recommend Jean Zarzour as a teacher." Meg Chamberlain, Director of Theater Education 1996-2006
The Beck Center – Education Outreach Program
"Jean Zarzour has been part of the Beck Center Education Outreach staff since 1998. She is a gifted actress and comedienne whom the children thoroughly enjoy. She is always prompt, well-prepared, responsible and relates well to children and adults." Lynda Sackett, Director, Dance Education & Former Director of Education Outreach
Hathaway Brown School
"How fun it was to work with you on Sing On! You brought so many hilarious touches to the show and the student actors thrived on them. Thank you for working so well with these young actors and for not compromising because of their lack of experience or their age. You showed them respect by holding them to such high standards. And- how often do the director and choreographer get to laugh themselves silly collaborating and then get to enjoy the audience laughing themselves silly watching the fruits of their labor? This experience was one of those magical times." Molly Cornwell, Director of Theatre
Brecksville Theater on the Square
“Jean has had a 3 year association with BTOT. As director, writer and teacher, Jean showed a willingness to go above the requirements of her role and displayed outstanding teamwork with the musical director, choreographer and board members. As an idea person she was eager to work with our organization to facilitate growth within the curriculum, which in turn helped attract new students to the program. Her enthusiasm for the arts was obvious with a positive influence on her students as well as our organization.” Scott A. McPherson, President BTOTS Board of Directors
The Reel Thing Recording Studios
"Over the years, Jean's students show up prepared and well-schooled in voice over technique and understanding of the craft. If you want to develop your skills as a voice over talent, Jean's class is a great place to start." Jimmy Silver, Owner
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If you are ready to register for either the Adult class, Kids class or Marketing Seminar in Lakewood, Ohio,please copy, paste and print this
Find Your Voice - Voice Acting Institute
Contract Agreement
This letter shall serve as an agreement between Jean Zarzour of Find Your Voice – Voice Over Institute and (your name here) ______________________________
Directions to Jean Zarzour’s: Take Rt. 90 to the McKinley Exit in Lakewood. At light, head South (if you are traveling from East to West, turn Left. 2300 McKinley is the 5th house on the Right. It’s a kaki and beige Colonial. The driveway is before the fire hydrant. Call 216-521-3831 at any time.
Approximately 8 students will meet each week, for 8 weeks. All recording equipment and copy will be provided. All you need to bring is a bottle of water to cool your chords!
Parents/Guardians will need to sign a release to enroll their children and are welcome stay on the premises during the 2 hour class. References from other happy kids and parents are available upon request.
Email Jean Zarzour at lipschtick@lipschtick.com or call 216-521-3831.
Approximately 8 students will meet each week, for 8 weeks. All recording equipment and copy will be provided. All you need to bring is a bottle of water to cool your chords!
Parents/Guardians will need to sign a release to enroll their children and are welcome stay on the premises during the 2 hour class. References from other happy kids and parents are available upon request.
Email Jean Zarzour at lipschtick@lipschtick.com or call 216-521-3831.
The focus of the 8 week class is on voice over technique. Jean Zarzour does not guarantee that students will be able to earn a living as a voice over artist after taking these classes. Jean Zarzour will offer all of her advice and knowledge about the proper skills and best practices necessary to launch a voice over career. Hand outs will be emailed to you on a regular basis. All research of potential employers, marketing and other efforts to obtain employment as a voice over artist is the sole responsibility of the student. The focus of the one day Marketing Seminar on 10/19 is on the tools, techniques, best practices and resources for marketing your brand in the voice over industry, and other performance industries like stage, film and television.
Jean Zarzour is a freelance actor and, as such, may be presented with work that conflicts with this class schedule. In the event that Jean Zarzour cannot teach some of the classes, she will find a suitable replacement for those classes. If she cannot teach any of the classes, Jean agrees to either refund your entire class fee or reschedule the classes for a period that is convenient for everyone. This decision is at the discretion of each student. There are no refunds for any missed classes on your part, but you may makeup the work you missed when you return to class. Personal recording of this class is not permitted at any time.
Please send a check or money order with your signed agreement to Jean Zarzour at 2300 McKinley Ave., Lakewood, Ohio 44107. A copy of this contract, with Jean Zarzour’s signature on it, will be mailed or provided on the first day of class.
I need 6 people to have each class. The sooner you pay, the sooner I know we can go forward.
Please pay accordingly for the following:
- $400 for the 8/wk Adult class (Monday's 6-9pm, March 22-May 10)
NEW! - $300 for the 8/wk KIDS class (Saturday's 1-3pm, April 10-May 29)
- $150 for the 1 day Marketing Seminar.
- $500 for 8/wk Adult class & Seminar (this reflects a $50 discount)
- $400 for 8/wk Kids class & Seminar (this reflects a $50 discount)
The undersigned agree to the terms of this contract.
Signed on this date ______________
I sign here__________________________
Jean Zarzour
2300 McKinley Ave.
Lakewood, Oh 44107
216-521-3831
lipschtick@lipschtick.com
Adult Students or Parent/Guardian, please complete the following:
Adult student or parent/guardian sign here ______________________________
2300 McKinley Ave.
Lakewood, Oh 44107
216-521-3831
lipschtick@lipschtick.com
Adult Students or Parent/Guardian, please complete the following:
Adult student or parent/guardian sign here ______________________________
Print Your Name: ______________________________
Print Child's Name (Where applicable): ______________________________
Print Child's Name (Where applicable): ______________________________
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He brought his portable recording equipment to class one day and recorded sound affects and crowd noises with me and his classmates. We had a ball and were equally entertained by his final product. We’ve lost a true artist, arts enthusiast and gentleman. I’ll treasure his memory.
If anyone is interested, you can hear a sample of James voice over work that he did at a recording studio as part of his training with me. I think you’ll agree. He had a gift. Click here to listen to the work James did in my class. http://Jamesfmeyers.4shared.com/