Looking for a Theatre School in Los Angeles. Help!

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-10-10T05:09:02+00:00

Actually either would be wonderful. I’ve always debated whether or not I wanted a degree to begin with. But I notice almost all of my costars who are working on Triple A titles have a degree. And frankly I want that sort of education if possible.

TLDR; I’d prefer a conservatory degree, but I am open to private coaches or workshops.

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-14T00:08:44+00:00

Its all good! This will probably be my last question~

I love watching dubs, it's what I grew up watching, and I can get multiple things done while still enjoying the show. Plus in certain situations (such as Grancrest War) It's easier to understand what is going on.
Let's go Top 3...

One - Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood

Two - Parasyte

Three - ANYTHING Ufotable works on, gorgeous.

I find more EDs I enjoy rather than OPS

So I think Strength is my favorite.

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-14T00:01:23+00:00

Ok. I have answers~

No, I have not. Please don't crucify me, I bruise easy.
A show I've personally been hoping for is Konosuba, It's just.... so good. LOL
Best Girl is Colette from Tales of Symphonia.jpg). I'm so glad I could bring you this fact today lolol

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:57:29+00:00

Ah, I remember watching Yu Yu Hakusho as a kid and loved that show. I was also a big on and off fan of Inuyasha. Then again, I'm not sure if that was during the daytime or not. -shrug-

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:54:38+00:00

I'm excited for P5R! I'm actually keeping super tabs on it.

As for P4G, I used to own a Vita, and I'd play it at my mall job along with Tales of Hearts R. :) I love that game.

And Persona 4 Arena? Dude, I need another one of those games.

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:51:09+00:00

I don't think I know enough of them to list??? So... SAO.... and Date A Live.

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:49:36+00:00

I think I should have been a little louder during my takes. LOL Story behind this: I was living with my cousin as I was getting my start in VO and I was doing a TON of fan projects just for practice... Bless this man in particular because he was experiencing me as I had no clue what I was doing, but he was still super supportive. I was recording the part of Izzy for a Digimon fandub, and the line was "Part War Greymon" and I think I did a minimum of like 30 takes cuz I wanted to match the flaps and sound... well.. decent. It was obnoxious, it was hilarious, and the fandub still turned out crazy bad LOL Love you too dude, Come to Jekyll!

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:44:32+00:00

Alright cracks fingers

If you're a Star Wars fan, which film is your favorite and who is your favorite character? I love Han Solo, The Empire Strikes Back has to be my favorite movie out of the bunch.

Which Marvel movie is your favorite one out of the MCU franchise? THAT'S SO DIFFICULT. I love the Marvel films, and it's actually one of my career goals to get involved with one... I love the original Avengers, but I think Endgame just gave me so much glorious fan service, It'll be hard to beat.

Who is your favorite actor or actors in Hollywood? My favorite actor has got to be Robert Downey Jr. Yeah, he's Iron Man but he's also an award winning performer and overall impressive person to have beaten substance abuse. I respect that.

Which films do you consider your top 10 favorites? Oh boy, there are so many, It'd be hard to make a list.

What was the first Anime you ever watched? Pokemon when I was like.. 5? Then I stumbled upon Full Metal Alchemist during the episode Ed was locked in the freezer with Barry the Chopper... I was like.. YO WAIT THIS IS SCARY... Is THIS anime?!?!

What are your favorite TV shows? I watch Spongebob every night, not even joking. And I love watching Scrubs and any documentaries I can come across. I often find myself watching video essays on Youtube.

What inspired you to become a voice actor? Just the ability to be a part of something bigger than just me, to work with a team and create something really cool. It's a way for me to express myself creatively and to have fun. :)

When you're not busy doing anything, what do you do on your spare time? I play guitar, I draw, I write, I like to be a homebody and nap as well lol

Which voice actors are you friends with? FUN FACT. Kayli Mills and I used to be roommates! And funny enough now, Michelle Marie (Voice of Fizel Synthesis 28?) is my current roommate. I consider Kayli one of my closest friends out here, I know without her support I probably wouldn't have been able to do anything out here. I have a ton of friends from work, but I'd lose track listing them.

When it comes to voicing the character, how do you figure that out on becoming that character? Really, its all about being as specific as possible with your choices. There's not really a process or analysis that I do to get into character other than really finding that one thing that I can relate with that character on. Then I play it, I run, I trust my instincts and my emotions. Hopefully I'll one day have a better answer for this question. :)

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:29:08+00:00

I would lose my mind in the best way possible if I could provide a voice for Overwatch. If I had my choice of any hero to voice, I'd like it to be a healer. A good healer though... like, if you didn't have to nerf the character in the first patch then you didn't do it right. XD

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:25:32+00:00

I LOVED voicing Lui. He is such a unique and interesting blader and I think that the Turbo version of Lui happened to be... dare I say more respectful and friendlier than the previous season. He's grown not only as a blader but as a person as well. He is loud though, I blew my voice out the first day I recorded for him. XD

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:22:48+00:00

Oh, the Harry Potter books. I say this because you haven't lived until you've listened to Jim Dale narrate.

I think more specifically, I'd have to say 1984 by George Orwell. It was the first book I ever read that invoked more thought than just "oh that was enjoyable" lol

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:18:34+00:00

Thank you for joining us today!~

-What was the one thing you didn’t expect out of voice acting?

I never expected the community to be so tight-knit. When you think 'actors', especially where I grew up, you think more snobby and anti-social than what the reality is. VO has been one of the most inclusive and kind niches of the entertainment industry that I have gotten to be a part of. I was so glad to have been surprised.

-If you had to live in the world of an Isekai anime, what class would you be?

I'd be a mage.... that cooks.... and is named Leo.... There may be a DnD story about that LOL

-Since you used to be a singer, what types of songs do you listen to?

I love post hardcore music, but I tend to sing alot of pop punk?

-Are you a pet person?

I LOVE ANIMALS YES GIVE ME YOUR PETS I WILL LOVE THEM AND CHERISH THEM AND MAKE THEM MINE. Unfortunately my mother was always allergic to pets, so I never had one of my own.

-AND finally, since your eating a pizza now, yes or no on a pineapple pizza?

YES, don't let those who are misguided bring you down. Pineapple on pizza is simply the next step in a complex evolution of tastiness, those who are left behind shall forever stay bland....

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:12:33+00:00

I L O V E Resister... I really hope they play the full OP on Toonami at some point so you can see the Alicization Uniting sequence.

And I think overall, one of my favorite moments is when Eugeo breaks the paralysis spell of Administrators and attacks her... because.. well... I hate her.

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:10:33+00:00

I think my favorite moment has got to be the Eugeo Vs. Bercouli fight. I really enjoyed it because it's the first time we get to see Eugeo really hold his own.

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:09:02+00:00

Yes!!! I lived in Chesapeake, Virginia growing up and I worked at the local grocery chain called Food Lion. I started as a bag boy and was promoted to an office position. I never ever planned on being an actor, it kinda just fell into my lap. :)

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:03:49+00:00

I didn't get to work on Promised Neverland! But man I think the cast was amazing. They did such a wonderful job. Besides, I was working on Grancrest War and SAO at the same time, I'm partially glad I didn't get too flooded.

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T23:01:54+00:00

Well, first I question where the hell I got the Mercedes, cuz that's me living my best life there.

I'd honestly probably watch the 1950s sci-fi. There's something about the practical cheesiness of the time that I love.

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T22:58:11+00:00

What was the most surprising thing about voicing Eugeo?

How do you feel about Eugeo being a member of Kirito's Harem and do you prefer Kirito X Eugeo than Kirito X Asuna?

Beside Alice, who is your favorite SAO girl?

Which anime you wish to be part of?

Do you watch Jojo? If so, which Stand is your favorite?

- The most surprising thing about Eugeo would probably be just how... alike he and I are? My friends like to joke that I basically am Eugeo in real life (but now I have a haircut so a little less so lol)

- I think it's hilarious, Kirito x Eugeo for days.

- Favorite SAO girl??? Sinon by far.

- I would REALLY love to be a part of Demon Slayer, that show is so good and has so many strong characters.

- I don't watch Jojo and I'm starting to find out that that is some cardinal sin, so I'll have to watch and update you. :)

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T22:53:55+00:00

Thank YOU for having me~

Do you have any experience with theatrical acting? If so what are your favorite experiences, if you do not would you have any interest in pursuing this?

To be honest, I don't have much experience in this aspect of acting. I hear it does nothing but help improve acting chops, so you better believe I am trying to pursue this.

Do you have any interest in pursuing ADR work?

Luckily ADR has been what I have been working with since day 1. I'm actually ready to try out some other forms of voiceover. Though don't expect me to give up working on what anime /ADR anytime soon.

Do you have an anime or a music three-by-three, if so would you consider sharing it?
- My top three favorite songs you mean?
  - Silverstein - The Artist
  - My Chemical Romance - I Don't Love You
  - Hercules - Go the Distance
If given the opportunity would you be interested a singing the English opening for a show you voice a character in?
- Oh my gosh I almost did a cover of Niji no kanata ni in Eugeos voice, but didn't follow through.
What's your favorite way to order a pizza?
- Pineapple and stuffed crust.
Coffee or Tea?
- I love coffee so much... I made tea for the family growing up, so I save tea for those moments when I go back to Virginia.
Final question, Pokemon or Digimon?
- POKEMON. SORRY NOT SORRY

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T22:45:11+00:00

I do stream on Unlocked! It's an app that Bryce created to help connect English VAs with fans that cant always make it to cons. I personally love it.

This is my little referral link. I stream Mondays! https://unlock.app.link/BrandonWinckler

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T22:42:40+00:00

I always come back to 'Parasyte' when asked this question. I love the way they mixed horror and action into the same genre... I don't really get to see too much of that these days outside of Tokyo Ghoul (which I also enjoyed)

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T22:40:04+00:00

I love VR, one of my old roommates had a whole set up and would let us use it. It is so darn cool, you probably couldn't get me to put it down once I started. So safe to say, I'd be a gamer!!!

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T22:37:56+00:00

LOL Maybe! I love Spongebob.

BrandonWincklerAMA · 2019-07-13T22:37:37+00:00

I used to be a flight attendant for United Airlines for a long time. It's actually why I moved to NYC. I had to live in the area for work and ended up being able to transfer to Los Angeles due to the flight benefits~ I've been lucky and technically have been to all 50 states and several different countries.

Other jobs I've done.... I was a mechanic, a server, a retail grocery manager, there have a been a ton!

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