Upcoming PANA Events
PANA-Rama with a Producer
PANA members are invited to join Hillary Huber in a relaxed conversation about getting cast in audiobooks. Each one-hour live event features a producer. Sometimes two! After a little conversation, three narrators from varying levels, and selected via lottery, will have the opportunity to read a short excerpt and receive feedback from the producer on how to strengthen their read. This series is presented every other month and aims to educate and encourage PANA narrators.
7/20 featured Erick Black and Pete Cross from Dreamscape!
Members can watch the replay here.
5/25 featured Nick Martorelli from Penguin Random House
Members can watch the replay here.
Question & Answer Series
In this exciting series of interviews, narrators and industry professionals answer your questions about a variety of topics to help you move forward in your career. Most sessions will be recorded.
#1
Topic: SAG/AFTRA
When: July 21st at 1pm ET/10am PT
Who: Rich Larkin, Jane Love, and Carol Monda
Hosts: Sarah Goer and Shaina Summerville
NOTE: This session will not be recorded.
Zoom link for members here and sent via member email.
#2
Topic: Building Your Indie Career
When: July 26th at 1pm ET/10am PT
Who: Heather Costa, Stacy Gonzalez, and Jeffrey Kafer
Hosts: Sarah Goer and Shaina Summerville
Zoom link for members here and sent via member email.
#3
Topic: The Long Game: How Career Narrators Continue to Thrive in an Ever-Changing Landscape, Part 1
When: August 2nd at 8pm ET/5pm PT
Who: Travis Baldree, Erin Mallon, and Natalie Naudus
Hosts: Carly Robins and Megan Tusing
Zoom link for members to come soon here!
#4
Topic: The Long Game: How Career Narrators Continue to Thrive in an Ever-Changing Landscape, Part 2
When: August 18th at 6pm ET/3pm PT
Who: Cassandra Campbell and Erin Spencer
Hosts: Carly Robins and Megan Tusing
Zoom link for members to come soon here!
Let's Talk About You:
Writing an Actor's Bio for Audiobook Narrators
On June 25th, DEI Committee members André Santana and Jennifer Aquino talked us through the fundamentals of writing an actor bio and coached three narrators with goal-oriented revisions. All PANA members may watch the replay video and get tips on navigating actor bios as a narrator, including advice around how your identities can play into or be separate from your public presentation.
Socials
We had some amazing local socials around the world in-person and over Zoom for our 450+ members! Many local groups are still meeting regularly, so check in with yours to be a part of the discussion. Thank you to the Events Committee and Membership Committee for co-sponsoring this series of events!
Committee Meetings
PANA relies on its volunteers! Check out all of our committees to see how you can get involved.
Board of Directors — 2nd Tuesday of each month
DEI Committee — 1st Monday of each month
Events Committee — 1st Tuesday of each month
Membership Committee — 4th Thursday of each month
Recognitions Committee — July 21
Sponsorships Committee — 3rd Monday of each month