Casting
“The casting was great…”
Matthew Coates - Producer
Kovel Fuller
“Wow, you guys are good …”
Peter Ventrella - Producer
Drissi Creative Studios
Classes
"I am a big believer in voiceover workshops. I've seen what a tremendous
difference they can make in an actor's career. Because of that, I'm also very
picky when it comes to who I recommend. Martha Mayakis is one of the
VERY few that I will send my actors to. All of my actors who've worked
with Martha really enjoyed their time with her, whether it's a private
workshop or a class. And, best of all, they've shown vast improvement when
they come in my office to audition. The competition is huge these days and
you need to be at the top of your game. Martha helps my actors get there."
Sandie Schnarr – Talent Agent
AVO Talent
"Whether you are taking a class, or in the booth auditioning, as an actor
you need to feel relaxed to do your best. When you feel comfortable, you are
able to access all that juicy, creative stuff inside that is unique to you. Gary
and Martha are funny and honest people who want you to do well. They
create a relaxed, comfortable and fun atmosphere where you can do your
best, and they provide you with vital and current information about the VO
business that they've been gathering and cultivating for years and years.
The opening of TalkShop is your opportunity to take advantage of it."
Colette Whitaker - Voiceactor
Arlene Thornton & Associates
“There are voiceover coaches, and then there’s Martha and Gary. I think
they must be the voiceover whisperers. When those of us in voice land are
on the climb up and not yet on Everest looking down, or when we’re having
that occasional tone deaf moment (or month or whatever), they know how to
give us the tools to learn it, fix it and book it.”
Tom Schiff
"Martha and Gary don't mince words when it comes to your voiceover
career. They're on top of every VO trend through their casting work, so
any aspiring talent is going to get legitimate contemporary feedback when
Martha or Gary is on the other side of the glass. I always have trusted
their direction at auditions, and anyone who takes a class with them
can certainly do the same".
Thom Pinto – Voiceactor and Teacher
SBV Talent
"With the goal of becoming a full-time professional VO artist, I knew that
getting a commercial demo was my first obstacle to overcome. To do that, I
had be 'demo-ready'. I studied with several different people, and was
always told that I "had the potential" and that I "wasn't quite ready" and to
keep at it. It was extremely frustrating! Luckily, someone introduced me to
Martha! Thanks to her experience, she was able to explain things to me in
ways that made sense. She got better reads out of me, gave me more
confidence, increased my range, and prepared me both for the demo and
for auditions. I have already recommended Martha to several people (in LA
and SF) and will continue to do so. Although, maybe it'd be in my best
interest to keep her a secret! "
Rolland Lopez - Voiceactor
AVO Talent
"Martha Mayakis has been absolutely instrumental to my success in voice-
over. When I was just beginning to audition, Martha immediately
recognized and facilitated my ability to audition and book jobs, and truly
gave my career a jump-start. Since that beginning I have (and continue to)
work steadily in every facet of voice-over. Her insight, encouragement, and
instruction have been priceless."
Daran Norris – Fairly Odd Parents, The Replacements
SBV Talent Agency
“Thanks to the invaluable help of Martha Mayakis' private coaching, I was
able to sign with the fabulous Sandie Schnarr agency. With the ongoing
combination of privates with Martha and Gary's rocking workouts,
I can keep the audition skills sharp and develop more tricks for this trade.
For anyone seriously pursuing a successful voice-over career, Talk Shop is key!”
Saige Spinney - Voiceactor
AVO Talent
"Talk Shop… fresh, exciting, innovative and progressive… Martha and Gary
probably have more than thirty years experience between them as casting
and booth directors and educators in the field. So, try them. You'd be
passing up a most rewarding experience if you didn't. Go fresh and
seasoned. Give Martha and Gary a call. It'll be the beginning of a
beautiful relationship."
Roger Scott - Voiceactor and Teacher
SBV Talent Agency
Talk ‘n’ Roll
“Martha & Gary have a great ear for VO! They continue to push my
auditions to the next level, with those special little suggestions or tweaks
that has resulted in a number of gigs I would not have otherwise booked.
Additionally, their “Talk’n’Roll” is a wonderful benefit when I need to
record on the fly."
Steve Van Wormer – Voice of Turok Video Game,
Ross, and Mad TV Promos
VOX
“I cannot think of two casting directors that understand and communicate
with actors better than Martha and Gary. They are at once keenly aware of
what a client needs and how to get for the client exactly that "thing" from
the actor. And they're funny as hell.”
Scott Mosenson - Voice of Samsung Glide and
Gilbert The Pretzel Goldfish
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
"I have worked with Martha & Gary for more years than we want to
actually count... You'd have to look long and hard to find more experienced
and knowledgeable casting directors and teachers."
Tom Kane - Voice of Buick, Kelloggs,
Yoda in Star Wars, The Clone Wars
CESD Talent
"Martha and Gary always get the best out of me, and I always feel 100%
myself when recording with them. They are truly up there with the best of
the best."
Pete Sepenuk - Voices of Screech and
RedClaw in The Land Before Time
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
“I booked my very first voiceover job with Martha eight years ago, and I
just recently booked my last VO job with Gary, which turned out to be a
great campaign. Martha and Gary are amazing teachers, and brilliant
directors. I am so grateful to both of them..”
Heather Halley - Voiceactor
AVO Talent
“Martha and Gary are legends in L.A. voiceover, and also happen to be a
pleasure to work with on a personal level. They really know the business,
and have been helpful to me in more ways than I can count.”
Loy Edge – Voiceactor
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
