NYC Casting Director, Coach & Career facilitator.
Over the last 20 years, Doriane's technique has brought countless artists to major NYC agencies.
All of your peeps are awesome! Thank you for sending them our way.
- Sonia Agent, About Face Talent.
- Andy Roth Casting Dir./Producer.
- Phil Sutfin Alta Creative Management.
A HUGE thank you...working with you has been SO awesome. I've loved getting to know you, and all of your help and encouragement has been amazing. Obviously the universe wanted us to meet, and I'm SO glad it did. And...I LOVE MY REEL!!! I cannot wait to get started.
- BUCHWALD
I can't say enough about Doriane. Within a week of completing my demo, I was freelancing with a new agent AND manager. Beyond the skills she teaches you to book in the booth, she helps cultivate your entire package. On top of all of this, she genuinely CARES about her students. Working with Doriane isn't just a business transaction, its a RELATIONSHIP. Love!!
I am so glad I found Doriane! Her full proof approach to commercial copy provides you with POWERFUL tools to take into any audition room. She truly cares about your career as an actor, and wants to make sure you get to the next level! She has connected me to so many wonderful people, and I never would have found my way in the world of commercial VO without her.
Doriane has a comprehensive approach to voice over work that totally elevated my work. She is patient, kind, and a champion of all of the people she coaches. You want her in your corner!- KMR
Doriane is a brilliant and gifted teacher who knows the VO business inside-out. I am struck again and again by how smart she is and how sensitive her ears are; not a single word or syllable uttered incorrectly escapes her attention. But this quest for perfection does not make her an exacting teacher, instead she nurtures her students with utmost respect, compassion and patience, helping them reach their potential. More than a VO Coach, she is a mentor to her students constantly guiding them in their career path- she fully vests herself in her students' overall journey & success. Her connections in the voice-over industry are deep, her meet and greets with agents & managers invaluable. Doriane is a true gift as a VO coach and a gem of a human being!AGENCY: IFM
If you are looking for a holistic coach, one who will not only guide you through the world of VO, but also help you get a clearer picture on who you are as a professional within all aspects of this crazy industry, look no further! Her methodology when it comes to VO is rock solid and has forever changed the way I approach auditions and jobs. When it comes to her coaching style, she offers her students absolute honesty and bluntness, allowing you to be confident in yourself when you nail a read and crystal clear with where something falls flat. Her desire for her students to succeed is apparent in every conversation she has and she is constantly looking for ways to help people reach their full potential. I cannot recommend her enough!
Ms. Dor is the BEST V.O. coach, mom-ager, and HUMAN in existence. Not only is she a MASTER teacher, but she makes sure that her students are competitive and successful within the VoiceOver Industry by helping them create a reel and submit for auditions (without breaking a sweat!). I have never worked with a more selfless, professional, caring, and FUN coach. Her honest, no B.S. style is incredibly refreshing in an industry where coaches tend to tell you what you want to hear just to rake in the money. She truly puts her all into every session. Thanks to her, I have been rocking auditions and booking amazing gigs left and right!So, if you’re looking for a V.O. coach- look no further. Sign up for your first session with Ms. Dor right NOW!
Dor has an ear and she knows how to use it! She also knows how to TEACH it, which is a whole other beast. She is a sharp breaker of bad habits, and her techniques are clear and practical. Using them has changed my game, and even helped me booked two on-camera spots already. Am I allowed to say "BAD ASS?!?"
Doriane is an absolutely wonderful voiceover coach. I was a working audiobook narrator before meeting Doriane, but I wanted to transition into commercial voiceover. Doriane got me there! She teaches techniques that work and is invested in each of her students’ careers. I had worked with several other voiceover teachers before meeting Doriane, and she is hands down the best. She just produced my voiceover demo and I couldn’t be happier!
Doriane is one of those mentors/teachers that don’t come around very often. She is not only so knowledgeable on the business and her craft, but she is a talent cheerleader! When I am having a lesson, working on copy with her, I believe I can do anything and reach any goal I set my mind to. I have never had someone believe in me and my abilities as much are Doriane. I shout her name from every roof top and NYC fire escape! THANK YOU! Blessed to have you in my life.
I am so grateful for the incredible training I've gotten from Doriane. Her honesty, awareness, and care have given me such a boost in my voiceover journey. I feel much more confident approaching a script through her straightforward tools and techniques, and am so thrilled to have a commercial demo that I'm truly proud of. Her knowledge and expertise made the seemingly daunting process of creating a demo fun and fulfilling, and I am still amazed at how beautifully it turned out. She's just the best!!
Doriane's coaching is the total package. Not only does she guide you through clear, step-by-step, intuitively-human-but-technically-foolproof strategies for approaching every kind of copy, she partners with you to create a vision for your career as a whole. And once she's in there with you, she's all in. In three months with Dor, I've generated more momentum and gained a better understanding of myself as an artist and a brand than I'd had in years of one-offs with other coaches -- and had a ball doing it! She is, quite simply, the best.
Doriane Elliott ROCKS. As a Teacher the techniques, skills and discipline Dor passes on are invaluable. They are great tools for beginners in the VO field as well as for those of us who have been doing it a long time but are in need of a tune up in order to keep audition & booking reads fresh. Dor just produced and directed the updates to all three of my VO reels and I couldn't be happier or prouder of them. I feel totally armed with my new reels in my pocket. Working with Doriane is hands down the best thing I have done for myself (& my booking rate!) in years. - A3
I started class with Doriane worrying that I might not have the “right voice” for voiceover,
and before I could even finish that thought she got me listening to demos, researching commercials,
listening to other VO professionals whose career paths mirror mine,
and feeling confident that I have what it takes to do this professionally!
She is chock-full of so much insight and industry knowledge, a
nd she got me totally ready to set my career in motion.
Before I even recorded my commercial reel I booked my first big spot,
which is a true testament to her teaching. I have the tools and technique in my back pocket, and I am proud to be a Doriane disciple!- BUCHWALD
Dor is an incredible coach with her finger on the pulse of VO right now. I’ve learned and practiced all types of commercial copy and their genre specific nuances. When I was ready to make my Demo, Dor let me know, it was magical and I couldn’t be happier to shop it around. Then she got me connected with two amazing agents. Now I’m working on my career and so thankful to have Dor in my corner to support and cheer me on!- STEWART
Doriane Elliott starts out as a coach and ends up as, well Dor, your best advocate and friend. Her methodology is startlingly effective giving you the tools to go into any audition, pick up any piece of copy, and know how to make it work. She’s in your head. You can hear her guidance, see the steps you need to take for that audition to be the best it can be. But she also sees you holistically. She guides your entire journey, not just your VO journey. She hand holds you through the chrysalis phase of your development and then tells you to spread those wings and fly. You know she’s always there for a tune up, advice, and a big fat smile. The most encouraging and results getting coach I’ve ever worked with. Not enough words to praise her support and wisdom in how to navigate the business. Love that Dor!!- LINDA STOPFER
I trained with Doriane over a period of 3-4 months before making my demo and my voice feels almost unrecognisable in it's quality now! She has a great ear for determining both what is currently trending in bookings and what sound YOU should have and I have never felt more challenged and more grateful that someone gave me so much of herself to enhance my career. But most importantly, I found a new love for voice over working with her and am putting this joy back into my work. Many thanks Dor! And much love x
It is so hard to put into words the wonder that is Doriane Elliott. She has molded me into a dynamic voice actor and given me the tools and technique to navigate everything from the first cold read, to booking the job with ease, professionalism, and grace. On top of all that, she is a warm and nurturing presence- she cares deeply about her student’s well being in all facets of their lives. I cannot say enough about this woman… she has changed me as both an artist and human being. I am forever grateful.
I feel super lucky to have met and worked with Doriane. She's way more than a vocal coach, she's a career coach.The difference between Doriane and other vocal coaches is that she genuinely cares and wants you to succeed. Dor was able to see my strengths right away and map out a career path for me. I always leave my sessions with Dor feeling inspired and motivated!- ATLAS TALENT
Where do I even start? I came to you as a VO beginner and you revamped my whole career! Not only did you take the time to carefully and enthusiastically teach me methods that WORK but you did it all with tough love and encouragement. You’re so in touch with the business but you also care deeply about people and that’s a rare commodity. Working with you was the best investment in my career so far. I have so much gratitude for you!
Doriane immediately puts you at ease. You really get that she wants you to succeed - and she is a fierce advocate for her students. She helps you zoom in to find the rhythm, focus on what needs to be accomplished, and finds the most effective way to do so. She cracks the whip, but it's tons of fun. Fierce, focused, and fun = Doriane!
- LINDA STOPFER
If you want to learn to be a top notch voice over performer you’ve come to the right place with Doriane! Her technique will get you ready to walk into any room with the ability to pull a variety of styles out of your tool chest. Thanks so much for the help making my demo reel and for all the coaching - both voice over and life :)
Dear Coach Dor, In French that's Coach of Gold, you know! and you are indeed!
I couldn't let the week end without expressing to you how beyond over the moon I am about my reel. The more I listen to it the more wonderful it sounds. The people I've played it for ALL say "amazing!" There's no way I could possibly have done this without you. You helped me understand my strengths and replace my weaknesses with valuable new habits. Now I have a solid technique that I can confidently rely on plus the added bonus of your career guidance.
So my heartiest thanks and appreciation for your expertise, your commitment and your love. The party's just getting started and I'm so thrilled to be a VIP on your list!
Doriane is truly the best! Not only does she deeply care about and support each and every one of her students, she makes training incredibly enjoyable and accessible. I always look forward to our sessions, and leave having learned a new trick of the trade. I have used several of her voice over techniques for other realms of the business, and I feel confident walking into the booth with the tools she has given me during our training together.
Where to begin with Doriane?!? I came to her for help starting my voiceover career, but she covers EVERYTHING. Firstly, Dor's lessons are thorough, comprehensive and fun; she teaches with patience and compassion, but holds her students to a professional standard. Knowing that it's an investment, she doesn't record a student's reel until she knows the student is audition ready; her reels are of such high quality that, in my case, I started to freelance with TWO new reps within TWO DAYS of recording mine. Unlike many teachers in this business who thrive on a tribe of symbiotic repeat clients, once I had produced my reel and was comfortable in the VO booth, Doriane let me go; I come in for a touch-up once every few months, but she has NEVER pressured me into continuing to spend money on unnecessary lessons. Besides our work in voice over, she connected me to a network of positive, loving, working creatives in New York; she set me up meetings with rep I love, and recommended me to an acting class I have attended every week without fail for the past six months. Thanks to Doriane, I've gone on commercial, hosting and VO auditions, and have appeared in short films and comedy shows- we've only known each other nine months, but with her help, I've gotten so much done!!! Dor has her finger on the pulse of the VO world; she is plugged into the business, but more importantly, she is a relentlessly encouraging teacher who cares deeply for each and every one of her students.
- STEWART
Not only does Doriane know how to link your work together to make an amazing, effective reel with a competitive edge; she is a truly amazing person and a delight to be around. I feel lucky to know and work with Doriane. Everyone should be so lucky! xo- A3
Where to begin about Dor? Flawless and clear technique, impeccable eye and ear for copy, masterful demo-creator, unbelievable commitment to her students in and beyond the classroom, and a remarkable human being to boot. She is one of those amazing women who, whatever she does, she does well. If you are looking for a Commercial and Voice Over coach with the perfect balance of encouragement, technique, and honesty, you've found her. Want proof? Watch TV, listen to the radio- yup, they're probably her students. Under her guidance, I have a terrific demo and a solid, dependable technique that brings me joy and gets me work. What more could you ask for?- BUCHWALD
Doriane has 100% helped me take my VO game to a whole new level. I was booking some before, but knew I had a lot more to offer...now, I am getting specifically called in by some casting directors, and have so many more tools to bring into the room with me! You will not find a more generous, supportive and truly caring cheerleader than Doriane. I am so very grateful for Doriane's gentle but no BS guidance - highly, highly recommend!- STEWART
Doriane has been both an invaluable voice over coach and overall mentor to me. Not only does she make sure I understand the best way to read, analyze and give my best performance for a voice over audition, she also helped me put together a strong reel that showcased my strengths. She is also open and willing to give career advice when I need it. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to either start a career or advance their career in voice over.
I can't speak highly enough of Doriane. She's so much more than just an excellent teacher. She's a career coach, an (unofficial) manager, a connector, a friend, a cheerleader, etc. She truly cares about her students and their success. She gives you all the skills you need, knows everything about (and everyone in) the industry, has a perfect ear, makes you sound your best, and on and on... I came into my first lesson completely clueless. After just a few months, I recorded my demo reel (which I LOVE) and booked my first voiceover gig that same week! All thanks to Dor. I count my lucky stars that I was led to her - she's a complete treasure. THANK YOU!!!!!
Doriane is an amazing teacher, first rate advocate, and all around great human being. With her tools, I feel prepared for any voice over audition and job. It is very simple, if you practice practice practice you will book book book. Doriane is also the biggest cheerleader and advocate for her students. She has great connections with casting directors, agents and managers and has helped many of her students get signed and/or called in. Finally, she helped me create and record a top notch voice over reel that has opened doors for me in the industry. Doriane is a bright and shining light in a hazy and crazy industry.- INNOVATIVE
Doriane ROCKED my world and gave me new life as a voice-over artist! She teaches a very specific and unique technique that you can actually rely on. Through her I met my manager who sends me out on auditions often. One of those auditions was a casting for Doriane; which I booked. Doriane is a one-stop-shop where you get everything you need to succeed! It's rare to find a teacher who genuinely cares about her students the way she does and I love my new commercial voice-over reel that we created together!! Thank you Doriane, you're some kind of wonderful!
If there's anyone in the city that will set you up for success in this industry, it's Doriane. She's simply the cream of the crop when it comes to voiceover coaching. Her technique makes sense, it's super intuitive and clear and working with her is just plain FUN, our sessions were often my favorite part of the week. Plus, she's not just arming you with strong technique, she's supporting you as a person, as an actor, guiding you in all the different facets of your career. Within days of recording my reel, I had agents emailing me. The proof is in the pudding, and chances are you won't regret making the investment if you're serious about a career in voiceover.
Doriane takes more of an interest in your career than anyone will. She knows how to wake your ass up, teach you what you need to succeed, and get you in the door! She is an astonishing coach and human being. I just love her!- BUCHWALD
As a newbie to the voiceover industry, the best decision I ever made was contact Doriane. Doriane’s coaching sets you up for success. Not only does she teach you effective techniques and coaches you through every kind of copy, but she is also genuinely invested in your career. Her mentorship is invaluable. Dor’s industry insight, direction, connections and caring nature helped me find my voice (pun intended) and gave me the training and confidence to dive right into voiceover work. She is also extremely talented at producing VO reels and coaches you through the whole process until you create something you are proud of. Doriane is so supportive and celebrates your successes with you. There is a reason she is the best in the biz! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Dor is no nonsense- she both pushes and supports you not only to expand your VO skills and range but to put together all the pieces that lead to success in this business. The techniques she's taught me have made me better at auditioning in general and I've made so many great connections through working with her, including meeting my manager through which I booked my first Network TV and feature film roles. She is the perfect combination of tough and patient. Thank you Dor!!!
Doriane not only provides incredible technique instruction, but also excellent advice. Private lessons, group classes and meet-and-greets, Dor does it all, knows her stuff and has built a great network around her. She is an excellent coach, no matter your skill level. She also just directed and produced my updated reel, and I am in LOVE with it! Looking forward to continuing to expand my skillset with her help.
Doriane is simply amazing. She's one of the best no-nonsense, butt-kicking, loving, and supportive teachers out there. She put together an awesome reel for me and has helped me start to take my career in voiceover to the next level. I cannot thank her enough!
If you want to work in voiceovers then you need to study with Doriane. She one of the most generous, funny and gifted teachers in the industry. She will get you to where you need to be to book the jobs. I have booked Bose, Instyler, Starbucks and Lord and Taylor in the last few months and I couldn't have done it with out Doriane! Thank you so much!!! When you ask the universe to help you get work in voiceovers, it send you Doriane.- A3
Doriane has helped my career more in one year than anyone else has in the last six, combined. That is not an exaggeration. She cares deeply about her students and her no-nonsense approach let me know exactly what I needed to work on, and how. She asked what I wanted out of my career and has helped me realize that. Dor introduced me to several agents who send me on auditions and set me up with fantastic people to create my acting demo reel and head shots. She helped me record an amazing voice over reel that has helped me immensely. I cannot recommend her more highly.
I had so much fun recording! Thank you for making it all happen — so effortlessly — and for challenging me to be utterly human on mic. Not only do you rock my socks, you rock my shoes and laces, too.
Doriane has been the most encouraging, honest, and helpful coach with superwoman capabilities! Not only has she been essential in assisting me move forward with my career, she's also helped me move forward in life in general. She let’s you know what’s really up, and always guides you in the best direction possible. Perhaps it’s a combination of her warmth, humor, and on-point coaching, but Dor exudes a positive, abundant flow of energy that allows her students to thrive! Also, separate from VO, I feel like I could call her in a any sort of crisis and she would know exactly what to do…seriously, superwoman capabilities!- A3
Doriane Elliott is a fabulous teacher. She has developed a technique that not only helps make one a better Voice Over actor, but also a better Actor!! Not only do you get in depth help with learning the ins and out of Voice Over copy, but she also is extremely supportive for your career as a whole. I have never enjoyed learning as much as I do with Doriane. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to have fun in a Voice Over booth.- BAKER ENTERTAINMENT
Doriane is the ONLY game in town. Spend an hour with Dor and she’ll help you unlock the secrets of VO while helping you to discover your unique voice and where you and your voice belong in this biz. She is the master of conquering tricky copy and has tips and tricks that go well beyond VO. I wouldn’t have trusted anyone else to help create my reel and her ongoing support and knowledge of trends make her a lifelong teacher and coach.- A3
Dor, thank you for giving me the polished, professional reel that truly shows off who I am and what I can do! Now I can face every audition with confidence!- A3
Most incredible and generous coach! I feel so fortunate to have Doriane on my team. She's got the tools, knows how to teach them, and loves every minute of it.- DDO
Doriane is everything a good coach should be; Honest, highly skilled in her field, supportive, and clear. Beyond the amazing technique that she eloqeuntly and easily teaches, she knows so much about the industry and guides her students in all aspects from websites, to agents to home studio setup. All this is done with humor and a generosity that is unparalleled. Doriane has opened a whole new world to me, and I am beyond grateful to have her as a teacher, mentor, and friend.- DDO
Doriane is THE BEST!!! My acting life changed 180 degrees since working with her. I now have a foolproof way to prep copy, a demo that rocks, and representation I never would have met without her. Besides she's just a totally cool person to get to spend time with honest, funny, caring, and insanely smart about vo and the industry as a whole!!!- BRANDON COHEN
Doriane has an incredible ability to be a fierce coach and a loving mentor simultaneously. Her bluntness and supportiveness helped transform my voiceover craft. Her technique is simple, straight forward, and helps yield a great read. Doriane also produced my demo. Once I was ready, she walked me through the process from beginning to end. Doriane has a great sense of humor, an abundance of knowledge, and provides direct and honest feedback. Working with her has given me confidence, increased my love for voiceovers, and provided me great opportunities.
Dor, you open doors. Thank you!
Doriane turns everyday human speech into art. I'm not sure how she does it. Possibly she is a wizard. Working with Doriane goes far beyond lesson time--you get her experience in the field and her enthusiastic support. She is endlessly generous with her time, honest but patient, and always gives you her best.
You are the best!
Doriane organizes seminars at her place where she'll call an agent/casting director in to meet with her students. get this: wine, cheese, and somebody who wants to hear all about "you." pretty great, huh? we recently had one with Jenevieve Brewer from About Face Talent. it was an incredible evening - having a "one on one" with jenevieve, getting pointers and learning about the business from her (and doriane, of course) - as well as getting to hang with lots of great people - a fantastic evening all-around.
- BUCHWALD
THANK YOU!! Just read your note three times...makes me feel so loved :) You deserve something SOOO LOVELY because you are such a lovely person. Lovely, loving, supportive, caring, kick ass, and so wonderful. and my demo kicks butt!! I absolutely love it. I can't stop listening to it! xoxoxo talk soon
- CESD
I honestly couldn't be more appreciative of the time, encouragement, tools, and all around guidance Dor has given me!! I'll admit I was a bit apprehensive when I first jumped in, but she immediately put me at ease. She's hysterical, and a lovely soul in general. Dor truly gives you the knowledge, polish, and confidence you need to reach your fullest potential. AND.. I am absolutely thrilled with my reel!! THANK YOU DOR!
LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!!!
Doriane is an amazing, magical goddess that has been invaluable to my growth as an actor. Her way of teaching VO rams home the technical aspects without really thinking about it, making it a fun and easy transition to bring energy and expression to the voice. Along with guiding me through my voiceover journey Dor has helped keep me on track with every aspect of my acting career. I could not be more grateful or excited to have her in my corner! Thank you so freaking much!!!!!!!!
Dor will be your friend, ally, and champion. She helped me get my butt in gear - not only with my VO career, but my On Camera career as well. This is the first time I feel like I have a professional truly in my corner. I felt like she invested in me and supported me; I have come such a long way, and I've only known her for under a year! I can't wait to see the places I'll go with her future help and guidance. P.S. - She's hilarious, you'll have so much fun!!
Doriane makes it all make sense. She explains her process in a way that makes it so easy to translate into the audition and the job and, most importantly, she's just fun!
- BUCHWALD
Okay. So I've auditioned for you, maybe.... a half dozen times...of those 6, I've been on hold for two national spots and booked the university of Bridgeport spot.... can you say mojo mama? Xxxxxxoooooo
I love you Dor. They just don't come any better. You're this crazy rare combination of a fantastic teacher at the top of your game and as genuine, kind and supportive a person as I've ever come across in this business, in any business! I feel damn lucky to have found you.
- LINDA STOPFER
Studying with Doriane is the best thing I've done for my career in years! Her finger is on the pulse of the voiceover industry and she's able to coach in a way that is straight forward and accessible. This culminated in putting together an awesome reel that makes me feel truly competitive in the industry! She's also helped me to feel unstuck in my acting career, giving me small, manageable tools to start moving forward again. But more than anything, the degree to which she genuinely cares about her students is astounding. I can't tell you what a difference it makes to have someone like Doriane in your corner. She is a rare gem in this industry! Thanks, Dor!
- BUCHWALD
Doriane has the most amazing intuitive
ability to see what makes each individual actor unique, and makes you feel so empowered and proud of what you have to
bring to the world by coaching you to work in-line with your acting-type. Her honesty is always blunt but with the utmost
compassion. This - combined with her unique style of training technique - has helped me grow tremendously as a voice-over
artist. I could not be more happy with my demo which I created with Dor, and how far I've come since coaching with her. I
LOVE THIS WOMAN
Doriane has the incredible ability to hear the slightest inflections of the voice and communicate the nuance needed to make a piece of copy come alive. She created a teaching environment that allowed me to feel comfortable to develop my instrument.
Working with Doriane was amazing!! Not only did I get a killer demo, but Doriane became such a mentor to me in our time coaching and working together. I learned so many skills, as well as how to re-approach my career as a whole. After auditioning for voiceovers for years, I finally grasped an understanding of what I was actually doing. Doriane taught me a way to approach a copy or an audition I never knew existed. You're the best, Dor!!
- A3
Hey Dor, I just want to say thank you so very much for all of your advice and support. You are such a wonderful coach and so inspiring to work with. Your casual way of teaching and insight is so comforting. I feel as though I can confide in you in so many ways. You rock! Your techniques can be applied in all walks of life! So much love to you xoxo. Love,
- BUCHWALD
Can you imagine having your very own Mama Rose? Doriane Elliott is a superb teacher who imparts a clear, tremendously valuable technique with SO MUCH LOVE. She is tough, wickedly funny and one of the most genuine people you could ever hope to know. This lady ROCKS and she makes damn sure that you will too!
- A3
Thanks again for the demo, Dor! I absolutely love it. My Toronto agent thought it was terrific!!! and guess what? booked my first commercial VO! A PSA for Bridgestone about driving safely. Should be on all the major networks! I got it based on the VO reel alone, so thanks for that!! Nice to see it's paying off!! : ) xoxo, claire
- BUCHWALD
Working with Dor has been great . She's really taught me so much, and I've come very far with her. And I love her because she's like your cool aunt, best friend and tough-love field hockey coach all rolled into one!
- CESD
hey, dor!!!Thank you again, so much, for all your time and energy last night. I am super excited to start sending this sucker around. THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP!!! I COULDN'T HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT YOU, and i couldn't have booked Paraguard without you!!! you're the very best, Ava!
- KMR
Doriane organized a most successful meet and greet night with Jenevieve Brewer from About Face. Meeting with agents and casting directors can be incredibly daunting, but Doriane created an environment that made everyone feel at ease. I felt comfortable and confident and was given a rare opportunity for one-on-one time with a top New York agent! I am so grateful for the opportunities that Doriane has thrown at me. I met her a couple of years ago hoping to begin a career as a voiceover artist, and not only has she helped me in that- every other aspect of my career as a young actor has blossomed too! You da best!!!!!
- ATLAS TALENT
Doriane is one of a kind-she’s honest, smart, and patient-with a heart of gold! I am so grateful to have Doriane as my coach and teacher. She went through the process step by step with me, encouraging me every step of the way, and helped me elevate my skills to new heights. Truly life changing! Thank you Doriane!
Hi Dor! i just wanted to tell you i did the spot for St. George's University and it went great! Thanks so much for your endless support. I had such a wonderful time with Mary on Saturday (it was a long day because we had to wait for client approval) so I got to hear all about how you guys grew up together and ended up doing what you're doing now. She is so cool and so are you and I feel really lucky to have found you. Thanks for all of your help!
- STEWART TALENT
Working with Doriane is challenging, educational and FUN. Before I knew it, we'd put a demo tape together that presents me at my best - better than I knew I could be! in fact my agent at Innovative Artists already has both demos she Produced up on Voice Bank. Dori's warmth and talent will do the same for you!
- INNOVATIVE ARTISTS
Working with Dor is a fantastic experience - she is really encouraging and takes the time to break things down in clear, concise manner. If you want to get into voiceovers Doriane is person you need to work with! I absolutely LOVE my demo, and I've gotten great feedback on it. Because she is a working casting director she is on point with industry trends and knows exactly what clients are looking for. Also, she is just an all-around amazing person - someone you definitely want in your corner. I'm so happy we met!
Studying with Doriane has been exactly the kick in the pants I needed to take my voice over skills to the next level. Doriane has a remarkable ear and knowledge of the business - she is able to catch underlying habits and pinpoint ruts that had been holding me back for years. Plus, her honest and insightful critiques are always backed by enthusiasm and a belief that you can do it, which is infectious. A true teacher. Her technique works and can come to your rescue when audition nerves take over, providing so many tools and options to open up your versatility. Every lesson I walked away feeling and knowing I had truly gotten *that* much better, and I also had a blast during the process. Thank you so much, Dor!
As an outsider to the world of vo i could not be more grateful to have doriane as a guide. she is the most refreshingly straightforward person i've ever worked with and i so appreciate her candidness. the technique she teaches, the advice she gives--her whole approach--is obviously geared toward practicality and actually helping her students get work.
Working with Doriane was so much fun and so beneficial in so many ways! I feel confident more than ever to walk into an audition and conquer the work! She takes such great care of her "kids" and I'm lucky to be one of them!! THANK YOU DOR!
- BUCHWALD
You're a master of your craft. At every lesson, it's evident that learning from you is learning from the best. You not only shared your unlimited knowledge but you also generously guide my career. You taught me to embrace my real voice and use it! Together we developed my range. Oh, and you're insanely fun! Dor you've truly made me love voice over.
Doriane is an incredibly thoughtful and devoted coach. She has helped my VO technique immensely and has guided me in my career in an invaluable way. She is an industry expert whose advice and techniques I trust and respect and I am so thankful to be able to work with her. When I look at where I was when we started together verses where I am now, I know that I have her guidance and support to thank!
Working with Doriane has had profound effects on my craft and career. Her fierce attention to detail and nuance has deepened my acting work tremendously and her training has opened up a whole new world for me singing vocally. I had unique challenges coming in to the work - I come from a dance background and had regional dialect isms. Through it all Doriane has been an absolute cheerleader and has problem solved every bit of the way with me. I am grateful for this beautiful woman - she is the best. Absolute professional, huge heart and the best non-football hardcore coach you will ever find. Thanks Dor!!
Doriane Elliott is a saint. She's direct, honest, and knowledgeable. She understands this industry and can see where an actor's strengths and weaknesses lie. Once she takes you as a student, you're never alone. You can text her for advice before an audition, she cheers you on when you book something, picks you up when you don't, and acts like a mother hen to all her students. Her meet and greets with top agents are exclusive and intimate. Almost all of my bookings have come from them. She presents you, when you're ready, proudly and in the best light for you to audition. She teaches you tools that help in all auditions, voice over and otherwise. She guides you in all aspects of your career and never coddles or lies to you. You can trust you're getting the truth. I can't go on about Doriane enough. I've been an actor all my life. My career was going no where fast and I was sabotaging myself. Then I met this wonderful woman, took her on as my coach, and my career has been flourishing ever since. When I win
an Oscar, she'll be the first I thank.
I am so grateful to have found you. You have been an incredible teacher and mentor and an absolute pleasure to work with!
- STEWART
Doriane is an amazing coach and very cool lady. She will explain it all to you, encourage you, drill you, and make you laugh along the way. I'm entering the commercial voiceover market well prepared for auditions, and with a strong demo that shows my best work, thanks to her. Best.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. I'm so glad I came to you for lessons and to do my demo. Your methods apply to every aspect of auditioning and acting. There is nothing like feeling like you nailed it, and thanks to you I get to feel that all the time. My demo is one of the things I'm most proud of. You bring the best out of me.
As a coach, Doriane has given me confidence; she's given me all the tools I need to be at my best no matter what. You'll work hard, but you'll be rewarded! I've got a great demo (made by her!) and have been going out on auditions with agents she introduced me to. Thanks to the technique she taught me, I have felt like I did my best at every audition and agent meeting. She is warm, funny, and genuinely cares about her students and wants everyone to find success! Thanks Dor!" Best, .
Thank you so so much for all of your help...godddd you are incredible and i AM SO THANKFUL for you! you da best!
I absolutely love working with Doriane! She has taught me everything I need to know about the technique behind voice overs & given me the confidence to apply it all in auditions. I've also been able to use the techniques I've learned with Dor, in my musical theatre, commercial, and tv/film auditions. She tells it like it is and helped me make a reel I'm proud of. She's such a wonderful person, easy to talk to, be myself around, and I highly recommend her! Every agent I've talked to knows her by name & that's a great feeling! I just love her.
- A3
As a coach and a teacher, Doriane has perfected a laser-focused technique that allows you to walk into a casting, execute simple steps, and be fully prepared to put forth your best effort. Knowing exactly what to do allows you to bypass nerves, habits and traps and step into the room, booth, audition, (whatever) and be your most authentic self. She's honest, direct, and incredibly supportive with an obvious passion to see her "babies" thrive. What more could you want from a coach, teacher, or human being in general?
Doriane is the best in the business. She can immediately tell you what the best material is for your type, and how to achieve a terrific read. She is a consummate professional and all-around great to work with!
- LINDA STOPFER
Dor you're AMAZING! Your lesson's taught me the confidence and know-how for any voice over audition or audition in general. Your "dreaded 123" is such a smart approach to creating different choices and I use it often. Recording my demo was so much fun and I can't wait to get out there and take over the world! You're motivating, positive, and genuinely concerned about my life and my career. You're not just a voice over coach-you're a life coach. LOVE LOVE LOVE you!!!
Working with Doriane is amazing! She is so much more than an amazing voice over coach - she helps you with all aspects of the business and your career. She is honest, supportive, funny, super encouraging and her private and group classes are REALLY FUN! Thank you Doriane!
hey, you two! thank you so much for this demo. it sounds amazing! i love it! thanks a lot!!!
What I love most about Dor is that she's real. She has the ability to be both a coach and a cheerleader for your success. I think if all of her students were booking and didn't need to coach with her it would make her just as happy. She genuinely cares in a way I have found rare among other teachers.
- SBV
I stopped working 10 years ago. On purpose. I thought I was done. By the time I realized I missed it, I'd been out of the game so long I wasn't sure I'd be able to get back in. But I knew I had to try. So I made a plan. Working with Doriane has been, by far, the single most valuable piece of that plan. She's taught me new skills to make me more competitive, hooked me up with a genius photographer for my new headshots, given me feedback on my web site, and introduced me to two agencies with whom I'm currently freelancing. She is, quite simply, the best and worth every single penny. Having her in my corner has been a game changer.
After I leave a coaching with Dori, I always leave with more confidence than when I came in. And not a false confidence, a feeling that comes from being challenged, learning, and perfecting my craft for voice-overs. Dori is so real and honest, she has made me realize my uniqueness, what I have to offer and really bring it into my work. That gift is pretty priceless - I love my demo and I just booked my first gig off of the DEMO! No audition necessary! Thanks, Dor!
- ATLAS TALENT
Thank you, Doriane! Working with you I learned so much, and I am so happy with the results of my reel! You are wonderful.
I couldn't be more excited to share this demo with the world -- thanks to Doriane! She can always be counted on to be honest, genuine, and a straight-shooter who tells it like it is; she truly cares about her students, and our successes are her successes. Doriane tirelessly pushes her students to work harder, raising the bar for themselves and everyone else. It's gratifying to watch the callbacks and bookings start to roll in, all because of her tried-and-true process and kicks-in-the-butt!
I keep listening to my demo , and I can't believe how great it sounds! I sent it to my mom and she just said "Wow! I'd hire you!" Thank you thank you so much I'm so so happy with it and can't wait to get out there and kick some ass with it.
Dor is one of the best coaches to work with anywhere. Her enthusiasm and generosity as a teacher is evident in not only her success but the continual successes of her students. My career has changed tenfold in every aspect since studying with her. Hat's off to such a classy lady!
Amazing!! it came out so well! I am so happy. Thanks Dor- you are the BEST. I really appreciate how much energy you put into making sure that it was the best it could be. Much, much love,
Thank you SO much for this awesome reel! It's truly the result of having the best coach in NYC! Doriane is not only the best teacher in the city, but she is the forever cheerleader in your corner wishing you all the success in your career. I could not have done it without you!
Hey Dor! Thank you so much not only for my amazing demo, but for setting up meetings with New York City agents to actually listen to it! I've gotten nothing but positive feedback. Because of everything you've taught me, I'm more confident than ever about my future in the voiceover biz! xxoo Jamie Morris - on air dj for KTU, Z100, and lite fm
Thanks to Doriane, I feel so much more confident and comfortable in my own voice! As a teacher she has been patient, encouraging and constructive throughout my training process. I finally feel like I OWN my girly-girl voice and she has taught me how to work it! I am so proud of my demo reel and appreciative of all of her guidance.
Doriane - THANK YOU! I am so super duper excited about how my demo turned out!!!! I cannot say thank you enough! You really have been such a mentor in the past year in more ways than you know: you were basically the first "pro" I met in the industry and have been such a positive force since then! xx
Doriane is one of the most incredible people I've ever met. She's not only an awesome teacher, devoted fully to helping each and every one of her students succeed, but she is hilarious and a great friend. She also turns out a mean demo reel! Studying with her has honestly changed my life! Call her right now!!!!
Doriane knows everything there is to know about the voice-over biz. She's a terrific teacher and a genuinely nice person! If you're looking for voice-over coaching, I can wholeheartedly recommend her.
Dor! Thanks for everything!!!! Love it -- sounds good in my car, good in this studio, LOVE LOVE LOVE! SUCH A FUN EXPERIENCE. THANKS AGAIN" Update... I wanted to test the waters with my demo before going big. I reached out to the 4 "big" agencies in Philly, sending them the demo around 9am this morning. ALL 4 HAVE WRITTEN ME BACK ALREADY AT 11:30am!!! I'm DYING that ALL 4 want to talk to me from that demo!!!!! WOWZA!!!! THANK YOU TEACHHHHH!!!
THANK YOU! Omg can we talk about how much I love this?! It was so awesome, you are my angel. I am so freaking excited! THANK YOU! xoxoxox
Every time I work with Doriane I learn something new, either about the voice business, how to increase my versatility and polish my reading, how to improve my self direction, even technical pointers like mike use. And by far the best part is that I have so much fun doing it! She's helped me fall in love with voice work all over again. *as we post this, nitza was simultaneously put on hold for a sinus comfort commercial.
- LINDA STOPFER
Doriane really supported me from day one I wouldn't have known where to begin. She is such an expert in this field and incredibly generous with her knowledge and skill. She's a treasure trove of information and she's fun and inspiring. I am so grateful for her help and enthusiasm. I had a blast making my reel with her.
- A3
Doriane - you are an incredibly positive and effective teacher. Your guidance has helped me, not just in voice overs, but performing in general. Thanks so much!
Ahhh! i LOVE it!! (and i kinda can't stop listening to it...) THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Hey Doriane - got called on Friday from a house that knows me as a Brit.... and probably doesn't even know I have a reel. Sexy British Bond Chick! I did it here and just got the job this morning- have to go in and do some extra right now. There may be more spots!!!! Yippee!!!
Doriane knows this business like no other. After taking private lessons with Doriane where she reworked my voice-over techniques, I auditioned for and booked a New York soap opera job. Doriane is a real professional!
I am so grateful to Doriane. She took on an older student, a clinical psychologist, who had limited radio experience. Doriane has an uncanny ability to teach the necessary skills to do voiceovers, build confidence, and make it exciting. She also makes you feel that you have joined a family! Thanks to you and Conrad for making me sound so good!
I am so excited I can't believe I have two castings on Monday at Innovative! That's four in less than a week! Practicing......You rock Dor!
Doriane & Conrad, I want to send a BIGGG thank you to both of you for this experience last night! It was surreal,so fun, so exciting:)) The demo sounds great! Dor--you really have inspired me to push myself and reach higher and keep plugging away at it. I am so happy that I got to meet you. don't worry, I'm going to continue to work and come to your classes so that I don't just stop here... it's been so much fun! Conrad--it was nice meeting you and seeing your side of the biz. Thanks again!! You guys rock!
Doriane is an incredible teacher. She gave me invaluable skills for a career in the voiceover world, and much, much more. She's also provided me with so many awesome networking opportunities that have truly helped my entire acting career move forward. Doriane is very open, encouraging, and supportive to all her students, and just a ton of fun to work with! Dor, I can't thank you enough! xoxo
Hey Dor and Conrad, The real thanks go to you!! Recording my demo was an experience that I will never forget. Thank you for the training, the direction and most of all believing in me all these months! When I come down off this cloud I will hit the ground ready to work using all the fundamental tools that an actor needs to support a career in VO and On-camera. Thank you, Thank you THANK YOU!!! People!! Call Doriane Elliott!!
Doriane, Thank you so so much. The reel sounds amazing and I plan to put it to very good use in Vancouver. I had fun recording the spots and then watching you and Conrad do your magic! xo
- THE CHARACTERS AGENCY
Dor is like a Voice Drill Sargent. if you want to be the best train with the best...i love my demo! thank you!!!!
Your DEMOS (or REELS - same thing) are your calling cards. EveryTHING you present in this business is ONE of MANY of your calling cards. From your headshots to your Acting clips and reels, right on down to your Voice over demos. And for VO's, This is something you don't want to do in your basement studio. Don't try and produce it yourself, and for Pete's sake don't go to Joe Schmo's sound studio, who doesn't know a thing about producing a commercial, let alone 6 - 7 – which is about how many spots you'll need for your reel, all of course edited down to about a minute to 1-1/2 in total. A complete reel produced by Doriane in a state-of-the-art studio Honeymix NYC with SFX, music, and an awesome engineer who literally records and builds National commercials everyday should take anywhere between 3 - 4 hours from start to finish.
PLEASE NOTE: Doriane does not produce demos for anyone she feels is not ready, for the following reasons: It'll cost you more money in studio time to do more takes… which will require more edits… which could lead to an amazing reel… that you don't have the chops to back up… then you blow an audition with an agent! As a hopeful voice over actor, you've just lost your chance with that agent. Patience! When you're ready, Doriane will put her time and experience in on your demo, and you will sound as good as what's been recorded.