ABOUT ACTORS MEETUP (AMU)
Welcome to the Actors Meetup!
Actors MeetUp (AMU) is a vibrant and growing community of actors and creatives in the Houston area. Our mission is to provide a supportive and inspiring environment where members can network, learn, and grow together.
We host regular events featuring guest speakers, workshops,and social gatherings designed to help you level up your business and make great things happen!
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, Actors MeetUp welcomes you to join our community of passionate individuals who share a love for the performing arts.
The Actor MeetUp Team
Ray, Hanne, Raquael, Bruce
THE ACTORS MEETUP TEAM
Raquael Torres
For more than a decade, Raquael has dedicated herself to coaching actors, drawing on her rich background to offer insightful and transformative guidance. Combining classical techniques with contemporary
practices, she offers personalized coaching that emphasizes authenticity, emotional depth, and character development. Raquael’s coaching approach is rooted in the belief that every actor has a unique voice and story to tell, and it’s this individual journey that Raquael strives to illuminate and empower.
With 20 years in the entertainment industry, Raquael Torres is a respected figure in the acting and entertainment community, dedicated to nurturing and refining talent. Having lived in Seattle, Los Angeles and New York City, she has been marked by rigorous study with extensive stage and screen work, which she brings to Houston!
Hanne Rickert
Hanne has a genuine and compassionate delivery. She is a linguist, former restaurateur, and entrepreneur who brings her world experience to her coaching and narration in commercials, films, e-learning, and audiobooks.
She has worked with recording studios and with well-known brands like Heineken and Rolex, both in the US and abroad. Currently on roster with Audible Originals. Her voice has the power to inspire, engage, and connect with audiences on a profound level. She has been coaching and teaching for over 15 years and is excited to bring her expertise to her students. When she is not behind the mic, you can find Hanne spending time with her family, watching her favorite show, or cooking up a delicious meal.
Ray Schilens
Ray is an IMDb actor known for the character Chrovos in the TV
Series short, Red vs. Blue. As a professional voice actor for more than 40 years, Ray can be heard on regional and national advertising campaigns which include driving sales for luxury automotive brands such as Acura and BMW, entertaining audiences for The Houston, Syracuse and Tacoma
Symphony orchestras, delivering a message of hope and healing for MD Anderson and Johnson and Johnson, teaching, narration and global corporate training; with a style best described as genuine, warm, and rich, in the style of Garrison Keillor, Jeff Goldblum and Donald Sutherland.
M. Bruce Abbott
As a versatile digital marketer, content creator, voice actor, narrator, podcaster, voiceover coach, demo producer, and casting director, Bruce brings over twenty-five years of experience to every project. His voice has been described as warm, friendly, conversational, and reminiscent of the guy next door. Colleagues and clients also use terms like flexible, professional, reliable, and even “guy next door” to describe his voice on projects such as radio and television commercials, explainer videos, documentaries, corporate videos, mobile apps, internet videos, podcasts, educational videos, eLearning/computer-based training, audiobooks, and more.
Bruce can be heard on projects for companies like HP, Chevron, Amazon/AWS, DELL, United Airlines, Shell, Xiaomi, Microsoft, Google, FOX, ConocoPhillips, SYSCO Corporation, Schlumberger, LyondellBasell, Avantor, Mercedes-Benz, CenterPoint Energy, Vontier, AIG, Pearson Education/SAVVAS, Frontier Communications, Verizon, Puma, Proctor & Gamble, Halliburton, Lowe’s Home Improvement, and hundreds more.
THE ACTORS MEETUP OFFERINGS
COACHING, CLASSES AND COURSES
Actors MeetUp offers personalized voiceover and acting coaching, along with group classes that cater to various skill levels and goals. With a range of online courses, AMU also provides flexible learning opportunities to help you refine your talents and advance your career in the industry
ACTORS MEETUP LOCAL AND VIRTUAL EVENTS
Actors MeetUp fosters community and networking through a mix of local in-person gatherings and worldwide virtual events, bringing actors together to share experiences and build connections. Whether you’re attending workshops or joining online discussions, AMU provides valuable opportunities to collaborate and grow within the acting and voiceover community.
ACTORS MEETUP YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Be watching for the launch of the Actors MeetUp YouTube channel, where you’ll find a wealth of resources, interviews, and tutorials for aspiring and professional actors and voiceover professionals alike. Stay tuned for engaging content that will help you hone your skills and stay informed about the latest industry trends.
HOME STUDIO SETUP
As a voice actor, you’ve taken a giant step starting a new business venture. But have you researched what it takes to set up a home studio? It might be a dedicated space at your office or home. Does it have the attributes of a great studio, the necessary technology for a broadcast quality product? We can help.
AMU WORKSHOPS
Actors MeetUp offers comprehensive workshops covering all aspects of the acting and voiceover business, from mastering performance techniques to marketing and navigating industry dynamics. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, these workshops provide valuable skills and insights to enhance your craft.
THE ACTORS MEETUP PODCAST
Get ready to tune in to the upcoming Actors MeetUp podcast, where we share insights and stories from the world of acting and voiceover. Don’t miss the chance to gain valuable tips and inspiration from the AMU team when it launches soon!
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