Vocal Combat Technique™ 3-Day Workshop

ACTRA Toronto and the Video Game working group are thrilled to host a three-day Vocal Combat Technique™ workshop, taught by Julia Lenardon, a certified VCT Voice Combat Teacher (First International Cohort, Dec 2023).

WHAT IS VOCAL COMBAT TECHNIQUE? VCT Vocal Combat Technique™ helps train professional performers to repeat believable violent vocal extremes in the healthiest manner possible. It is a proven training method, by creator D’Arcy Smith.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: This three-day workshop introduces a solid technique foundation for correct and safe impacts/effort sounds, barks, screaming; yelling, groans, choking, battle cries for film/tv and video games. These techniques take time to learn and need diligent practice in the and beyond the workshop for easier integration in studio/mocap.

WHO CAN APPLY: Any ACTRA Toronto member in good standing, including Apprentice and AABP, are welcome to apply. 10-12 ACTRA Toronto members, age 18 and over, will be selected to participate. This workshop is ideal for voice actors and performers with some experience or training who are ready to add vocal combat techniques to their toolkit. Application does not guarantee acceptance into the workshop.

WORKSHOP DATES & FORMAT (11 hours) Please note, this is a 3-day workshop. You must be able to attend all three sessions as each session builds on what you learned in the prior one. If you cannot commit to all three dates, please do not apply.

• Zoom Session: Wednesday, October 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. ET (3 hours)
• 1st Live session: Saturday, October 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. ET (4 hours)
• 2nd Live Session: Sunday, October 18 from 12 to 4 p.m. ET (4 hours)

Live sessions will take place in the boardroom at the ACTRA Toronto office (625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto)

COST & PAYMENT

• Fee: $200 plus $26 HST = $226 total – special ACTRA Toronto member rate
• Payment: Direct payment to the workshop facilitator via etransfer (due September 23)
• Receipts: A receipt from the workshop facilitator will be emailed to participants for tax purposes

Apply here! Submissions close at 11:59 P.M. ET on September 3, 2026. Selected applicants will be contacted on approximately September 9 to confirm participation.

BEFORE THE WORKSHOP: A Vocal Combat Technique™ waiver and release of liability must be signed and submitted to instructor Julia Lenardon the day before the workshop begins, at the latest. No exceptions.

WHAT TO BRING

• Note-taking supplies (pen, pencil, paper, iPad, etc.)
• One regular-sized straw (not grande)
• Loose, comfortable clothing that allows ease of breath and movement
• Your own water bottle

Cancellation/refund policy for workshops hosted by ACTRA Toronto:

1. Where applicable, a participant cancelling two weeks or more before the workshop date will receive a full refund.
2. A participant cancelling less than two weeks from the workshop date, but more than three business days before the workshop date, will receive a refund ONLY if a suitable replacement is found for the workshop.
3. A participant cancelling less than three business days before the workshop will not receive a refund.