Improv to Improve Your Confidence and Connection with Rolonda Watts

Description

The key to nailing a voice acting audition is authenticity—being real, true, and believable. It's all about telling the story, not selling it. But how do you actually do that? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll dive deep into the craft of voice acting as I share my personal method and proven acting techniques to help you bring more truth to your performances behind the mic. Whether you're just starting out or leveling up, you'll walk away with powerful tools to sound more natural, confident, compelling and connecting in every read.

Short Bio

Rolonda’s name, face, and distinctive voice have been known by audiences everywhere, thanks to her many Emmy award-winning works in television, radio, film, theatre, digital media, stand-up comedy, motivational speaking and as best-selling author of DESTINY LINGERS, her award-winning romance suspense novel, endorsed by Dr. Maya Angelou.

Ro’s deep, rich, and raspy voice is one of the most recognized in the voiceover business, as she’s heard in numerous projects, including voicing Professor Wiseman on Curious George (PBS), and characters in The Penguins of Madagascar, Lego City Adventure, Kung Fu Panda, The Proud Family, Tyler Perry’s Medea’s Tough Love and her latest animation series, Invincible Fight Girl, on Adult Swim and MAX.

Rolonda returns to daytime TV as the Announcer and Promo Voice for Sherri Shepherd's daytime talk show, “Sherri.” Sherri often refers to Rolonda as a “daytime talk show legend” and asked her to serve as a comedian judge for Sherri’s Funny Over 50 Comedy Contest, putting Rolonda’s sharp wit and comedic chops on full display.

2024 has been an exceptional year for Rolonda whose career has never been busier; She is a series regular in the Bounce TV comedy series, Mind Your Business, in which she plays Lucille, the family matriarch, who keeps it sassy and real with a heart full of love.

Rolonda will also play a recurring role in the upcoming second season of the Netflix sitcom, Survival of the Thickest.

This year also marks a milestone in Rolonda’s career when The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) inducted Ro into the Silver Honor Society for her lifetime achievements in television at the 2024 Emmys.