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Actors` Exchange/Questions Answered by Expert Roland Parliament
| Subject | Date Asked |
| hello | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I m asking about if I practice voice acting , is smoking may take affect on this profession ? ... A: The short term effect is that it will lower the pitch of your voice and give it a "sexier" or husky ... | |
| Ron Messer | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: Roland I am Ron Messer the Millwright that worked in the Nuclear reactors . I attended your Course ... A: I remember you and I congratulate you on your success. I'll listen for you when I have a chance to ... | |
| A good V.O Agent or agency | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have finally landed the Gig of a lifetime , the PA Announcer for the Toronto Rock of the National ... A: If you go to Theatre Books at Bay & Bloor, they have a book on the front counter called "The Agents' ... | |
| Accent Coaching | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: Thats okay, thank you anyways. Could you tell me though, a list of dos and donts of a good accent ... A: Again, sorry that I couldn't help with your last question. This one I think I can handle. First ... | |
| acting coach? | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: is there any advice you could give me to get me noticed? also should i start out with an acting ... A: Simply put, yes you should get acting training, IF you really want to be an actor for the love of ... | |
| Voice-Over | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I Have Been Looking For Any Advice On How To Break Into The Voice-Over Business. I Also Require Any ... A: The only such programs I know of in Canada are the 2-year Acting for Film & TV courses available at ... | |
| Performance Spaces | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: Ok so I am directing a small Christmas shown for next year and I need performance spaces in the ... A: I don't live in the U.S. and I don't know what town/city you live in so I can't give you precise ... | |
| Want to act | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I am a 14 year old who has a big problem with acting. You see the only thing i could ever imagine ... A: It's amazing how many acting students I've taught felt just the way you do. Sometimes that's why ... | |
| Voice-Over | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My 13 year old daughter is very interested in Voice-Over. I'm having trouble finding her a coach in ... A: Since I live in Toronto, Canada I have no idea about voice coaches in TX. However, you could enroll ... | |
| How to become good in acting. | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Parliament, My name is Andrew and I'm 15 years old. I've always wanted to become an actor but I ... A: The answer to your clarified question is one word - research. Look into the time that the character ... | |
| How to become good in acting. | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: Parliament, My name is Andrew and I'm 15 years old. I've always wanted to become an actor but I ... A: The important thing is that you want to be an actor. I didn't think I could play guitar either, but ... | |
| voice-over actors | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: How is it determined how much voice over actors are paid? Whether it be for a television series or a ... A: Blaine. Sorry it's taken awhile for me to answer this, but my father passed away recently and I've ... | |
| voice-over actors | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: How is it determined how much voice over actors are paid? Whether it be for a television series or a ... A: It varies from country to country, particularly between the U.S. and Canada. If you are dubbing a ... | |
| Help, looking for something... | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: To be honest, I really have no knowledge of this, and am looking to surprise my boyfriend who is an ... A: If your boyfriend has worked in Guatemala City & L.A., he should know you have to integrate yourself ... | |
| Hi There | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: is there a way I can contact Kevin power? does he have a fan mail address? A: Without meaning disrespect, this is is a site which offers advice to people who want to BE actors, ... | |
| hey quick question! | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: HOW CAN I GET AN AGENCY!!!?? Ive tried forever, it is getting too hard! Too many ripp offs and lies! A: I guess it depends on where you are, how talented you are and how old you are. In my city (Toronto) ... | |
| acting | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: please help.i have just finished my course for acting so im now an actor.i have sent 300 cvs off to ... A: I need a little more information before I can answer this question adequately. You don't say where ... | |
| Audition | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: My name is Anna and I'm 20 years old. I have not had acting classes until recently, so along with ... A: No sweat, I'm enclosing a script for you which is age non-specific. In future, just look at print ... | |
Roland Parliament
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Expertise
I can answer any questions regarding voice-over work in commercials, animation, dubbing and narration. I can coach actors in audition technique, performance requirements and demo tape preparation. I can help break down sides for all of the above.
Experience
I have directed 55 episodes of the hit anime series "Sailor Moon", several other dubbed series and one theatrical release animation entitled, "Ferretina" (release date to be announced). I have voice-acted in over 2,000 commercials, several animation series and a number of narration productions. I have been sent by ACTRA to St. John's, Winnipeg and Halifax to educate and produce demo tapes for ACTRA members.
Organizations
ACTRA, AF of M, SOCAN
Publications
I am currently writing a textbook and instructional CD for voice performers.
Education/Credentials
I am an award-winning graduate of the Radio & Television Arts Program at Ryerson University, Toronto (1971). I have completed several acting courses at George Brown College (Toronto). I have taught voice in the Theatre Program at Ryerson University (1990-2002) and am currently teaching voice and dialects in the Acting For Film & Television Program at Humber College Toronto. I taught for 7 years in ACTRA's Apprenticeship program.
Awards and Honors
Over 75 international awards for advertising music plus the Don Hudson Award for Creative Excellence at Ryerson
Past/Present Clients
Advertising: Rowntree-MacIntosh, GMC, McCains, Coca-cola, Swiss Chalet, McDonald's, Ford Motors, Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Blood Services, Atlantic Lottery Corporation, Royal Bank of Canada, Zellers, etc.
Animation: DIC Productions, Nelvana, Avianca & Associates, etc.
Narration: The LongPen, Audience Productions, INCO, etc.
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