Sound-Awareness for Actors - an online workshop with multi-award-winning sound professional Arno Stephanian!!

• Introduction to Sound in Film & TV: Why It Matters for Actors

• Common Sound Mistakes Actors Make on Set and How to Avoid Them

• Understanding How Sound Affects Your Performance and Production Efficiency

• Practical Tips for Delivering Sound-Friendly Performances

• Q&A and Real-World Examples

Benefits for Acting Students-This lecture style workshop is designed to give actors a new perspective on their craft, helping them reduce avoidable mistakes that often lead to costly post-production fixes, multiple ADR sessions, sound editorial budget use, and time loss.

When: Friday, May 2, 2025 5:30PM ET
*Please note all our classes are scheduled in the Eastern Time Zone. Please adjust your schedule based on whatever time zone you live in.
Where: Online via Zoom - links will be sent out by April 30
Instructor: Arno Staphanian
Price: $80
Who is this for: Every actor interested in working in film, streaming, or television

They’ll learn:

• How to maximize their on-set performance while improving efficiency and collaboration with the sound department, resulting in more authentic and smooth performances.

• How to make better costume/jewelry choices with the wardrobe department to not interfere with sound but also improve the experience.

• Fake set designs and how they can use that knowledge to their advantage.

About the Instructor:
Arno Stephanian is a multi-award-winning sound professional with 14 years of experience in post-production sound. Known for his expertise in sound editing and mixing and his uplifting personality, he has contributed to more than 195 films and TV series, in addition to games, and other media. His recent projects include Shōgun, showcasing his highly detailed Foley mixing; Ted Lasso, and Zootopia+ (Foley supervision, recorded at Skywalker Sound). 

With his technical skills and creativity as a jazz musician, he collaborates with leading teams to deliver exceptional results on challenging projects. Arno is a lifelong learner and advocate for innovation in storytelling through sound. He is passionate about “Sound Awareness,” a concept striving to highlight the critical role sound plays not only in post-production but also in pre-production, acting, writing, directing, etc...

Arno loves sharing his knowledge through workshops and talks to inspire future creative professionals.

Houde School of Acting does not offer refunds if you drop/cancel a class or workshop.

Discounts cannot be used for workshops.

Due to the format of the classes, there are no make-up classes.

We are looking forward to working with you in class.