What is the Ultimate VO Survivor – Weekend Retreat?
It’s an intimate, fun-filled, in-person TRAINING INTENSIVE, TEAM-BUILDING EXERCISE and VOICE ACTING AUDITION COMPETITION all rolled into one, with a focus on AUDITION SKILLS.
Thank you so much again for EVERYTHING. I am so thankful to have been a part of this past retreat and I can’t thank you ALL enough for all of the love, encouragement and beautiful energies you gave every one of us. What an honor to be a part of this talented bunch of amazing people and the boost of confidence it gave me to be a part of this list! Being able to meet everyone in person, get lots of hugs, learning and making great memories that will last forever, was everything I could have asked for! My greatest prize was being there with you all! I love you all and am so grateful to have you all a part of my life!!!
WOW!! Thank you both for giving of yourselves so tirelessly to plan and implement a truly exceptional weekend experience, and Deb for opening up your wonderful home to everyone. The Retreat was beyond valuable, and an absolute blast to share with a whole new bevy of friends, to boot. It was a pleasure and an honor to work with you both, and inspiring to witness so many lightbulb moments blossom under your expert tutelage. You have created something quite magical, I’m so grateful for the opportunities you provide. So thank you, thank you, thank you! You rock!!
Thank you so much again for EVERYTHING. I am so thankful to have been a part of this past retreat and I can’t thank you ALL enough for all of the love, encouragement and beautiful energies you gave every one of us. What an honor to be a part of this talented bunch of amazing people and the boost of confidence it gave me to be a part of this list! Being able to meet everyone in person, get lots of hugs, learning and making great memories that will last forever, was everything I could have asked for! My greatest prize was being there with you all! I love you all and am so grateful to have you all a part of my life!!!!
Wow! I don’t know what to say… I’m honestly speechless. I am so very grateful to you, Deb and Elley! What a decision to go out on a limb, back then, and take part in UVOS Take 3. From that experience, I just had to attend the retreat and meet you both. GetMic’d has been a gift itself and you two amazing ladies just keep on giving so much of yourselves. Thank you very much for the appreciation, all the warmth, coaching, and the goodies! Thank you for being so giving. It was a lovely weekend and I learned a lot and grew a little bolder with taking risks!
We’ll post 2025 Retreat details soon! Until then, check out our 2024 Retreat details below for an idea of what might be in store…
4 Full Days
Spend an ENTIRE, LONG WEEKEND in the forested, private spa oasis that is Get Mic’d HQ in Midhurst, OntarioWork With
Meet and work closely with some of our UVOS Judges, including DEB, ELLEY RAY, ROMAN BARI, and more!
What you'll do
Throughout the weekend, you'll take part in a relaxed and friendly Ultimate VO Survivor Competition...Who you'll work with
and work with top A-List Talent, Directors and Agents, who will act as Judges / Trainers and put your VO skills to the test.
What else?
Workshops, Panels, Audition Training, Team Building, Enduring Friendships & THOUSANDS IN PRIZES!Who Can Attend
It’s open to everyone, from everywhere! Voice actors of all ages and levels… our participants have come from around the globe, and ranged in age from 22 to 70! An experience you’ll never forget!Where is it?
Get Mic'd HQ is located approximately one hour north of Toronto, Ontario, easily accesible by GoTrain from the airport.Where do we stay?
Stay on site (in shared accommodations, summer camp style), camp in a tent on the grounds, or stay at a local hotel or AirBnb.
When is it?
The 2025 Retreat takes place Friday, Sept 12th (Activities begin in the evening) through Monday, Sept 15th
Where is it?
Get Mic’d HQ in Midhurst, Ontario, Canada
Address provided upon registration
But it doesn’t stop there!
Every talent will receive work credit as part of the Get Mic’d Promo campaign for 2026!
Work with many casting/agent/decision makers/coaches!
There’s are two AGENCY PLACEMENTS up for grabs!
And so much more to gain during this inspirational, game-changing experience that moves your career forward!
BOOK EARLY for DISCOUNTED RATES
LIMITED AVAILABILITY!
Many of your questions are answered in the drop downs below…
Here’s a quick glimpse! Look forward to:
- Voice Panels & Activities
- Voice Contrast
- Educational Sessions
- Motivational Exercises
- A Spa and Team Bonding Experience Like No Other
- Lounge by the Pool
- Chip n’ Putt
- Open Mic / CharacterOke
- Outdoor Fire Pit
- Outdoor Pizza Oven
AND Prizes Galore!
- Two Agency Placements!
- Audition for your chance to become The Voice for Our Next Event
- Win a FREE Demo
- Coaching
- Training Products
- And More…valued at over $10K and growing!
- Agency Placement with Red Raven Talent
- Agency Placement with the Marla Mann Agency
- Become THE VOICE for the next big Get Mic’d Promo!
- Demo of choice produced by Get Mic’d and Roman Bari
- Narration Demo produced by Kim Handysides, Lisa Suliteanu and Tim Ratledge
- New England Voiceover Summit (NEVO) 2024 Pass, from Lau Lapides
- Mid-Atlantic Voiceover Conference (MAVO) 2024 Pass, Plus 2 Breakout Sessions, from Val Kelly
- Bob Bergen 30-minute Zoom Consultation, Q&A or Animation Coaching!
- Joyce Castellanos 1-hour Consultation or Private Coaching
- Marc Graue 1-hour Private Coaching
- Deb Munro 1-hour Private Coaching
- Elley Ray 90-minute Private Coaching
- Darryl Hogan 1-hour Private Coaching
- Brian Doe Chua – 2 Career or Animation Coaching Sessions
- Elaine Clark Private Coaching or Consultation and Signed Books
- Marc Cashman Audition-Aid Session and Book
- Get Mic’d Private Session
- 2-Tech Support Sessions with Uncle Roy
- Lifetime Membership to the Tina Morasco Voiceover Library
- VO Radio Online “What’s Your Story” Live Interview from Anthony Reece
- CastVoices 1-year Pro Membership from Liz Atherton
- Gravy for the Brain Canada 3-year Membership, from Bev Standing
- Voiceover Network 1-year Aspire Membership, from Rachael Naylor
- 3-month Membership to the Conductors Club, ebook and coaching from James Alburger
- VOSpeakerSeries.com Program Membership from Dervla Trainor
- 3 Voiceover Momentum 2-Month Memberships from Julie Williams
- 4 – $500 Discounts for JMC Demos
- Professional Astrological Chart Readings with Rachel Ames
- Kate Ashby Academy 7-week Improv Course
- Rob Sciglimpaglia’s VoiceOver Legal Book
- Accent Reduction Course – Francoise Balthazar
- Business of Voiceover webinar – VoiceOver Extra
- Get Mic’d Downloadable Workshop of your choice
- Get Mic’d Voice Book Chapters Downloads
And much more to come!
All you can eat!
Snacks and apps available all day long. Water, sodas, coffee and tea supplied (BYO wine/beer etc)
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free Options available too!
Breakfast daily: Deb’s famous egg sandwiches, bagels, yogurt & fruit
Lunch daily: Build your own sandwiches
Dinners:
Friday: Meatloaf Muffins and Appetizers
Saturday: Build your own pizzas for our outdoor pizza oven! Plus Appetizers
Sunday: Black & Greek Ribs
Monday: Hot Dogs and Hamburgers on the BBQ, and all the fixings
Check back later for scripts…
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Get Cozy – Stay at Nordeen Retreats!
Get Mic’d Headquarters has beds for $50/night
There are approximately 20 available – first come, first served!
Beds, Air Mattresses, Pull-Out Couches, Motorhomes
Note: these are cozy, shared accommodations, summer camp style
OR STAY AT:
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Check out local hotels:
Nearby Hotels – call directly to book
TRAVEL LODGE by Wyndham is the closest to our location. They will fill up fast so secure your place now. Rates (as of March 21st) from $126.50 CAD/night
Comfort Inn Barrie
Rates (as of March 21st) $125-$158 CAD/night
Best Western Plus
Rates (as of March 21st) from $182 CAD/night
The best airport is Toronto-Pearson (YYZ).
From the airport, you can grab an Uber or a Shuttle, take the train, or rent a car.
Airport Shuttles: https://www.simcoecountyairportservice.ca/
Car Rentals: https://www.airportrentals.com/
Train from the Airport:
To get to Barrie from Toronto-Pearson by train, take the UP Express to Union Station, then catch the Go Train.
Take 427 to 27:
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These are the maps to show how to get to our location avoiding traffic
Hear it Straight from the Pros! Meet the 2024 Panelists and Judges
Click the photos to learn all about them!
DEB MUNRO
The VO Chef
ELLEY RAY
The Bon Vivant
JAMES ALBURGER
Voice Acting Academy
LIZ ATHERTON
CastVoices
ROMAN BARI
VO Talent & Engineer
FANNIE BRETT-RABAULT
Casting, Dubbing, Directing
MARC CASHMAN
Cashman Commercials
JOYCE CASTELLANOS
Coach & Director/Producer
ELAINE CLARK
Coach, Casting, Directing
MARC GRAUE
The Legend Himself
SCOTT GUGLIELMI
Agent / KB Artists
KIM HANDYSIDES
VO Talent & Coach
SUSAN HART
Voice Director
PAUL HOPKINS
Meisner COACH
CASEY JAMES
Red Raven Talent
LAU LAPIDES
Agent & Casting Director
CHRISTINE LESLIE
TA2 Casting / Directing
MARLA MANN
Marla Mann Agency
RACHAEL NAYLOR
The Voiceover Network
LISA SULITEANU
VO Talent & Coach
DERVLA TRAINOR
VO Talent & Educator
JULIE WILLIAMS
Voiceover Momentum
UNCLE ROY YOKELSON
Audio Engineer Extraordinaire
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