Dave Berges Books a Mattel Job!

Our very own Dave Berges booked the Mack Track Challenge spot for Mattel. Click here to listen to Dave's commercial.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Everyone here at Compost Productions wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Check out the Documentary "Winnetka Story" Featuring Compost Talent

"Winnetka Story," by John Newcombe, is a feature length documentary about the history of Winnetka and the North Shore. The film is divided into three parts, each covering a different era in Winnetka's history. The DVD also includes nearly two hours of Special Features and rare footage. And, features the VO work of several Compost students, such as DAVE BERGES, DAVID JEREMIAH, and PHOEBE ZIMMERMANN. ____________________________________________________

Winnetka native, John Newcombe, is an award-winning filmmaker. His documentary, "Rancho La Canada," was given the prestigious LA County Commendation Award. ____________________________________________________ Check out the DVD on the store page of our website at, http://compostproductions.com/Store.html.

Bill Holmes at VOICE 2010

Bill Holmes, The Voiceover Doctor, will be hosting a panel discussion with Bob Bergen ("Porky Pig"), Robbie Rist (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' "Michaelangelo") and Joyce Castellanos (Renown Promo Producer) at VOICE 2010! The purpose of the panel will be to allow participants to ask seasoned professionals questions about the voiceover industry including but not limited to acting techniques, the audition process, demo productions, the business of the business or whatever else they can think of from the world of voiceovers. This panel is sponsored by Compost Productions. Get more information at http://voice2010.com.

Congrats Ken!

One of our newest students, Ken Wolt, just booked his 2nd job in two days! Congrats Ken. Keep on booking!

Stump the Band is on Sale!

Stump the Band is on sale on our website! Check it out at http://compostproductions.com/Store.html. _________________________________________________________ Stump the Band, produced and directed by Bill Homes, is the first ever rock and roll horror comedy chick flick. The film is about four hot chicks in a punk rock band, while on tour, who get lost in the wilds of Wisconsin. There's a guy out there with a very serious foot fetish. He likes to collect them like baseball cards.

John Colella, our Scene Study Teacher, is the Lead in Italian American Reconciliation

Here is a summary of the play: ___________________________________________________________ "In his wildly successful Italian American Reconciliation (1988), playwright, John Patrick Shanley, winner of the Academy Award for Moonstruck (1987) and the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Doubt (2005), concocts a gritty, sparkling tale about lovers, dreamers and confusion. With New York's Little Italy as a backdrop, Italian American Reconciliation is an edgy romantic comedy that is...bathed in the same moonlit madness that gave Moonstruck its savor and flavor...A lovely play." - New York Post ___________________________________________________________ Read the Reviews: ___________________________________________________________ "John Colella, as Aldo, steals the show with his cool demeanor and his perfect "dese, dem, and dose" accent." "the wiry, sexy John Colella is a delight to watch" "It makes for a delightful evening of comedy and drama." -Santa Monica Daily Press ___________________________________________________________ "The direction is so crisp and the actors so good....that the whole evening can be summarized by a comment overheard by someone in the audience as people were leaving - 'that was really fun' - It sure was" -reviewplays.com ___________________________________________________________ Mention Compost Productions when you order your tickets and get $5 off! For more information call 310-397-3244.

The VO Doctor Does Dallas!

Bill travels around the country teaching weekend workshops and his next stop is in Dallas, Texas. This is an opportunity for people outside of Los Angeles to learn what the world of Voiceover is all about. The two days will be packed will all the information you will need to get started on your path to a successful commercial VO career. Topics that will be covered include technique, commercial copy, demos, and much more. Bill will be visiting Dallas in late January/early February. For more information email me at composthq@gmail.com or call me at (818) 567-1489. _______________________________________________________ To sign up now, just click the "Buy Now" button below!

Last Margaritas, Mojitos, & Microphones of 2009! Read For a Commercial Producer and an Animation Veteran!

It's Holiday season, which means it's time for the Holiday edition of Margaritas, "NOG," and Microphones. This is a good one folks! On December 16th, starting at 6:00pm, VO actor and coach Gregg Berger and TV and radio producer Jill Kershaw will be here at Compost Productions for the last session of 2009. _____________________ Gregg's long list of credits includes the voice of Odie the dog on Garfield, Cornfed Pig on Comedy Central's Duckman, The Gromble on Nickelodeon's Ahhh!!! Real Monsters!, Agent Kay in Men In Black on the Kids' WB, Grimlock on Transformers, and Spirit on GIJoe. ____________________________________________________________ Jill Kershaw has produced more than 1,000 radio spots over the last decade. Some of her campaign credits include Whopper Freak-out, Whopper Virgins, Miller Lite Men of the Square Table, Dominos You've Got 30 Minutes, Geico I've Got Good News and V-Dub Rocks. Most recently she has cast voices for Arby's, American Express, and Nintendo. ____________________________________________________________ The focus of the evening will be a mix of both commercial and animation scripts. The event will last five hours and include a Q & A with the guest directors at the end of the evening. The cost is $150 and payment is required in advance to secure a spot in the class. For your convenience, you can pay via paypal on our website, http://compostproductions.com/Classes.html. Just find the Margaritas, Mojitos, and Microphones poster and click the "Buy Now" button. Space is limited and enrollment is on a first come first serve basis. Email us at composthq@gmail.com or call us at (818) 567-1489 for more information. ____________________________________________________________ Don't miss out on the last session of 2009! This is your chance to be taught by two of the top professionals in the VO industry! ____________________________________________________________ To summarize: ____________________________________________________________ What: Margaritas, NOG, and Microphones ____________________________________________________________ Who: Directed By: Gregg Berger & Jill Kershaw ____________________________________________________________ Where: North Hollywood, CA ____________________________________________________________ When: Wednesday, December 16th 6-11pm ____________________________________________________________ Cost: $150 ____________________________________________________________ Sign up Now!