Story Quest Studios

Gaming & Animation Voiceover!
2023-05-31 - 2023-07-19 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Gaming & Animation Voiceover!
Character Voice Intensive with Liz Reeder Neubauer — Virtual via Zoom

8-Week Intensive
May 31st – July 19th, 2026
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Skips Father’s Day weekend
Remote via Zoom · Live with other students
Instructor: Liz Reeder Neubauer

$345
$295 — Spring Sale!
$50 off — automatically applied at checkout
REGISTER HERE

Join the fastest growing part of the entertainment industry — Voiceover for video games and animation!
There are few things more fun in life than creating character voices — but here’s the thing, there is a method to this madness! Learn all the vocal qualities and how to take direction for creating a character. It’s not like commercials. In this 8-week program you will join other students in tackling scene work and take-home assignments to record at home.
Veteran instructor Liz Reeder Neubauer will guide you through building compelling, original character voices — from epic video game heroes and villains to animated sidekicks, creatures, and everything in between. You’ll develop range, specificity, and the ability to take direction — the skills that get you booked.
This class will lead you to your Character Demo Reel. Become a Character VO artist today! All you need is an external microphone for your computer. Everything else, Liz brings.

About Liz Reeder Neubauer
A 40-year veteran of the business, Liz trained in New York at La Mama, Neighborhood Playhouse, and Actors Institute, and in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and Actors Studio. As a director, producer, and writer, her work has appeared on NBC, ABC, PBS, and Comedy Central, and screened at festivals including SXSW, Tribeca, and Cannes. Liz runs Studio E, one of Austin’s most recommended performing arts studios for over 14 years.
For any questions email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com

Online Film Acting Bootcamp
2023-05-09 18:00 - 2023-06-06 20:00 UTC
4 weeks for $225. 6-8pm Tuesdays, starting May 9th.
REGISTER HERE

Break into acting through the power of storytelling and revolutionize your self-taped auditions. Join Story Quest Studios’ owner, Ron Weisberg, as he reveals his online scene study and audition breakthrough secrets. Through proprietary improv scene exercises, your talent is ready to be unlocked. It’s not your fault you don’t know all the little tricks that go into making audition tapes pop and how to use the self-tape era to your advantage. Join Story Quest and take your storytelling skills to a completely new level and take command of the room, virtually and in person.

Weekend Workshop with Former DreamWorks Executive
2023-04-29 - 2023-04-30 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
$835
2:30-9 pm April 29th, with a 30min break
April 30th 10:30 am-5 pm with a 30min break
REGISTER HERE
Story Quest Studios is hosting an exclusive weekend workshop with former Dreamworks Studio Executive, Karen Criswell, on April 29th and 30th This intensive course will include in-person and online sessions dedicated to exploring the intellectual, cultural and emotional connection to story that is becoming the key ingredient for the most successful and creative producers in today’s fluid entertainment market. The workshop is designed to set you up for success with your own producing endeavors, finding unique ways to overcome any production or marketing challenges that may come your way! Reserve your spot for this unique training opportunity that includes one-on-one consultation with Karen on your next project, post-workshop. Act quickly as space is limited to 12 participants. Details for enrollment can be found online at storyqueststudios.com.

Karen Criswell is currently a Consultant / Producer under her company, Koncept Management LLC :dba Koncept Films. She is attached to several projects that range in status from development to distribution. Her past collaborations have been with notable companies such as BLKBX Creative Group, West River Productions, and Gnomon School of VFX, Games and Animation. She is based out of Taos, NM embracing a minimalistic lifestyle, and her love of nature, music, photography, and horseback riding. She also serves on the Advisory Boards, for AFMX – Albuquerque Film and Music Experience, and Story City – a social enterprise company out of Canada that believes local stories and storytellers matter.

With a history steeped in theatrical and performance art Karen’s experience has covered an expanse of creative experiences beginning with education at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the heart of the Cherokee Nation; through a sojourn in productions of social, avant-garde, and political theater in San Francisco; to an extensive tenure as Vice-President of Operations at Dreamworks Studios.
Karen made her directorial debut with the short feature “The Other Side” starring Native American actors, Sheila Tousey and Michael Horse which focused her attention on formulating a production company of her own, Koncept Films. The company has since gone on to produce a prequel short, “Life’s Blood” starring Michael Horse (“Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron”, “Passenger 57”, “Twin Peaks”), Alan Tafoya (“Maniacts”, “The Lost Child”) and introducing the young actor/artist, Tschetan.
Creative energy, dedication, and vision are only a few of Karen’s continuous contributions to the entertainment industry. At the beginning of 2014, she resigned her position at Dreamworks Studios to pursue Koncept Films, full-time. The wealth of operational and managerial knowledge accumulated over the years has garnered her the ability to set up a solid infrastructure from which to give a voice to her artistic endeavors and to honor her efforts to support underrepresented voices in unique and creative storytelling on the screen.

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Free Class-Adult
2023-03-31 18:00 - 20:00
March 31st
6-8 PM
REGISTER HERE
“Welcome to Story Quest Studios’ community class on the last Friday of every month! We love our acting and film community so we are now offering you a free class, every month! Just answer our 10 questions and you have earned your spot, easy! We will learn powerful concepts in acting, improvisation, and new instructors will be coming through from time to time to show you new perspectives you would never discover anywhere else. Story Quest Studios is your home for collaboration, community, and creative fun. Join us on the last Friday of every month in 2023! Just answer the questionnaire to RSVP.”

Free Class-Youth
2023-03-31 16:00 - 18:00
March 31st
Youth ages 7-11 from 4-5pm, then teens 5-6pm.
REGISTER HERE
“Welcome to Story Quest Studios’ community class on the last Friday of every month! We love our acting and film community so we are now offering you a free class, every month! Just answer our 10 questions and you have earned your spot, easy! We will learn powerful concepts in acting, improvisation, and new instructors will be coming through from time to time to show you new perspectives you would never discover anywhere else. Story Quest Studios is your home for collaboration, community, and creative fun. Join us on the last Friday of every month in 2023! Just answer the questionnaire to RSVP.”

The Business Blueprint for Voiceover
2023-03-12 18:00 - 20:00
The Business Blueprint for Voiceover
With Liz Reeder Neaubaur
Sunday, March 12th 6pm-8pm
$75
REGISTER HERE
Join Voiceover Master, Animator, Director, Writer, Producer, and Showrunner, Liz Reeder Neaubaur as she reveals all the secrets of the Voiceover industry that will give you an action plan and a clear path moving forward, AS A BUSINESS. Do you love the idea of character voices, commercials, radio spots, audiobooks, and more? This is your chance to gain a profound understanding of the business from a 40-year insider. Start your Voiceover career today!

Lights Camera Action Plan
2022-12-03 13:30 - 17:30 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Lights Camera Action Plan
With Brad Lemack
Dec. 3rd, 1:30-5:30pm
$195
Includes a copy of Brads Book!
REGISTER HERE

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Voice Over Gym: Intermediate
2022-11-09 18:00 - 2022-12-14 20:00 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Voice Over Gym: Intermediate
​with Liz Reeder Neubauer
Online
​6 Wednesdays + 1 one-on-one session
Wednesdays 6:00 PM -8:00 PM
Starting Nov 9th, 2022
$325

REGISTER HERE

Ready to experience the best VO program in the Southwest at the lowest possible price?

Ready to experience the best VO program in the Southwest at the lowest possible price?
​Voice Over: Intermediate or the VO Gym is an expansion class, designed to add new techniques and more advanced exercises. Some of the areas we cover include: Multi-person scripts, “Timed to Video” projects, and commercials. The class is NOT for beginners and is limited in size. This is a great way to expand your range, add to your skill set, and DEFINITELY add to your voiceover demos potential!
You will need to have an external microphone for your computer, and we will give you guidance on several options in several price ranges!

Liz Reeder Neubauer:
A 40 year veteran of the business, trained in New York (La Mama, Neighborhood Playhouse, Actors Institute) and Los Angeles (Beverly Hills Playhouse, Actors Studio). As a director, producer and writer, her work has been seen on (among other places) NBC, ABC, PBS, Comedy Central, and screened at festivals including SXSW, Tribeca and Cannes. Liz runs Studio E, one of Austin’s most recommended performing arts studios for over 14 years.

VoiceOver Quest for Teens 12-16
2022-09-22 08:00 - 2022-10-19 17:00 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
VoiceOver Quest for Teens 12-16
​with Liz Reeder Neubauer
Thursdays
Starting September 22nd, 5:00-6:00pm
A 4 week class
REGISTER HERE

​Teacher Bio:

Liz Reeder Neubauer, a 40 year veteran of the business, trained in New York (La Mama, Neighborhood Playhouse, Actors
Institute) and Los Angeles (Beverly Hills Playhouse, Actors Studio). As a director, producer and writer, her work has been seen
on (among other places) NBC, ABC, PBS, Comedy Central, and screened at festivals including SXSW, Tribeca and Cannes. Liz
runs Studio E, one of Austin’s most recommended performing arts studios for over 14 years.

Business of Voiceover Seminar
2022-09-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Business of Voiceover Seminar
With Liz Reeder Neaubaur
Wed September 21st, 6pm-8:30pm
$60
REGISTER HERE
Join Voiceover Master, Animator, Director, Writer, Producer, and Showrunner, Liz Reeder Neaubaur as she reveals all the secrets of the Voiceover industry that will give you an action plan and a clear path moving forward, AS A BUSINESS. Do you love the idea of character voices, commercials, radio spots, audiobooks, and more? This is your chance to gain a profound understanding of the business from a 40-year insider. Start your Voiceover career today!

Character Voiceover for Gaming and Animation
2022-09-18 19:30 - 2022-10-30 21:30 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Character Voiceover for Gaming and Animation
​with Liz Reeder Neubauer
Sept 18th
Sundays 7:30-9:30pm
6 Sessions (Including a 1 on 1)
$300
REGISTER HERE

​Teacher Bio:

Liz Reeder Neubauer, a 40 year veteran of the business, trained in New York (La Mama, Neighborhood Playhouse, Actors
Institute) and Los Angeles (Beverly Hills Playhouse, Actors Studio). As a director, producer and writer, her work has been seen
on (among other places) NBC, ABC, PBS, Comedy Central, and screened at festivals including SXSW, Tribeca and Cannes. Liz
runs Studio E, one of Austin’s most recommended performing arts studios for over 14 years.

Teen Acting Scene Study Showcase
2022-09-18 16:00 - 2022-10-30 18:00 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Teen Acting Scene Study Showcase
​Starting September 18th
4:15 – 6:00 PM
6 Week Class, plus a showcase!
REGISTER HERE
Sharpen your imagination and deepen your body-awareness through imagery and sensation to more fully experience your
character’s reality. This six-week course will empower teens to approach their acting work with a process, and not be glued to
“the product”. Using scripted scenes from films and plays, dynamic games, improvisations, and meditations, each actor will
end the course with a fresh perspective on their artistry, and be more prepared and excited for their next acting opportunity.
Full-script reading and some memorization required.

Youth Acting Scene Study Showcase
2022-09-18 14:30 - 2022-10-30 16:00 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Youth Acting Scene Study Showcase
​Starting September 18th
2:30 – 4:00 PM
6 Week Class, plus a showcase!
REGISTER HERE
Sharpen your imagination and deepen your body-awareness through imagery and sensation to more fully experience your
character’s reality. This six-week course will empower teens to approach their acting work with a process, and not be glued to
“the product”. Using scripted scenes from films and plays, dynamic games, improvisations, and meditations, each actor will
end the course with a fresh perspective on their artistry, and be more prepared and excited for their next acting opportunity.
Full-script reading and some memorization required.

Voice Over Gym: Intermediate
2022-09-14 08:00 - 2022-10-26 17:00
6 Wednesdays + 1 one-on-one session Wednesdays 6:00 PM -8:00 PM Starting September 14th, 2022

REGISTER HERE

Ready to experience the best VO program in the Southwest at the lowest possible price?

Ready to experience the best VO program in the Southwest at the lowest possible price?
​Voice Over: Intermediate or the VO Gym is an expansion class, designed to add new techniques and more advanced exercises. Some of the areas we cover include: Multi-person scripts, “Timed to Video” projects, and commercials. The class is NOT for beginners and is limited in size. This is a great way to expand your range, add to your skill set, and DEFINITELY add to your voiceover demos potential!
You will need to have an external microphone for your computer, and we will give you guidance on several options in several price ranges!

Liz Reeder Neubauer:
A 40 year veteran of the business, trained in New York (La Mama, Neighborhood Playhouse, Actors Institute) and Los Angeles (Beverly Hills Playhouse, Actors Studio). As a director, producer and writer, her work has been seen on (among other places) NBC, ABC, PBS, Comedy Central, and screened at festivals including SXSW, Tribeca and Cannes. Liz runs Studio E, one of Austin’s most recommended performing arts studios for over 14 years.

Voice Over Basics
2022-09-11 18:00 - 2022-10-23 20:00
Starting September 11th, 2022 Sundays 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Virtual Classroom via Zoom​
A 7-week class that includes one week of private consultation with Liz.

$325
REGISTER HERE

​Kick down the door on the voice-over industry and start your new voice-acting career!

You’ve always wanted to see what voice-over is all about, here’s the place to get started. This six-week class covers
This class comes with ongoing support with studio owner, Ron Weisberg, who has been a screenwriter for 10 years.
the basic techniques for voiceover and provides an overview for several other techniques including radio, commercials,
industrials, gaming, animation and audiobooks. Which area is you voice is best suited for?

Students of past VO classes are already booking jobs for productions around the country.
Don’t miss this opportunity to work with the hilarious Liz Reeder Neubauer and gain insight from a lifetime of voice over
you experience.

Materials covered include:
Commercials
Promos
Narrative voiceover
Basics of character voice, and more!

You will need to have an external microphone for your computer, and we will give you guidance on several options in several
price ranges!

​Teacher Bio:

Liz Reeder Neubauer, a 40 year veteran of the business, trained in New York (La Mama, Neighborhood Playhouse, Actors
Institute) and Los Angeles (Beverly Hills Playhouse, Actors Studio). As a director, producer and writer, her work has been seen
on (among other places) NBC, ABC, PBS, Comedy Central, and screened at festivals including SXSW, Tribeca and Cannes. Liz
runs Studio E, one of Austin’s most recommended performing arts studios for over 14 years.

Intro to The Discovery Technique
2022-08-16 08:00 - 17:00
Intro to The Discovery Technique
September 17th
Sunday Evenings 6-8pm 6 Weeks
$295
REGISTER HERE
Don’t miss the paradigm shift in acting from focusing on the character’s actions to focusing on the character’s discoveries. Ron Weisberg, owner of Story Quest Studios, founded the company on the principles of the Discovery Technique, a book he wrote dedicated to making acting more accessible and bringing it back to the essence of powerful storytelling. Every action we take comes from the compound effect of the discoveries we make. This class will focus on a new way of approaching scene study, character work, and auditions. Discovery is the agent of connection, of change, of staying in the moment, of changing the relationship, and so much more. Fall in love with storytelling again. Join Story Quest Studios

TV Extravaganza Camp
2022-08-01 13:00 - 2022-08-05 17:00 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
TV Extravaganza Camp
In Person
Ages 8-14
Monday – Friday, ​1-5 PM MDT
August 1-5, 2022
$395 before tax
REGISTER HERE
Join SQ Studios in one of the most fantastic experiences of a young actor’s life! How do we know? Because what is more fun than creating an entire TV channel filled with commercials, shows, fake news, and more, all created by the students alongside Story Quest Studios staff! You will not have more fun, ever! Final projects will be edited together to run as if it’s a brand new TV channel, Story Quest TV. This will premier on our Youtube Channel! Let us know if you have any questions, this dynamic and exciting summer camp program is sure to create unforgettable memories and friendships for everyone involved.

Richie Kotwica
BIO: Richie Kotwica grew up on stage, performing skits, mime, and dance as young as 3 years old. Throughout his young adult life in Colorado Springs, he performed in local theatre, improv, and short films. His love for performance grew into a love for film from behind the lens. He holds a BS in Film and Digital Media Arts and has worked as both an actor and videographer. He has taught youth drama for several years and anyone he can about film production. He has a drive to educate about the marvels of movie magic. He now lives in Albuquerque NM with his wife, Ally, where he pursues acting full time.
Acting Website: https://www.richiekotwica.com/
Video Website: https://www.redsuspenderscreative.com/
Professional Video Reel: https://youtu.be/EX8_5gIaibo
Professional Acting Reel: https://youtu.be/PSCFVLGyVfM
ImdB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5638028/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Intro To Long Form Improv
2022-07-21 18:00 - 2022-08-21 21:00 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Intro to Long Form Improv
​​with Matthew Van Wettering
Saturdays 6-9 pm
Starting July 21st, 2022.
$225
$191 before tax
Summer Sale! 15% Off!
REGISTER HERE

Welcome to the evolution of Improv training at SQ Studios!
Long Form Improv is not just about being fun, it’s about mastering the art of storytelling!
This four week course will help you understand how to begin a long form scene. Constructing a world with strong characters and relationships that will support both comedic and storytelling purposes. Good improv is also a good acting. This class will help support and sharpen your acting skills by keeping you in “the moment” with honest reactions. Oh yeah and it’s a lot of fun!

Matthew Van Wettering

Actor/ Voice Over Artist
Sag-Aftra- EMC
Matthew began his improv journey at the Upright Citizens Brigade (LA) in 2015 and the Box (ABQ) in 2016, he finished both curriculums. He is currently finishing up the final Core class with the Impro Theatre (LA) in Narrative Improv. Film credits include: Only the Brave, 12 Strong, Big Kill, Commando, Fast Color and more. TV credits: The Night Shift, Roswell, Briarpatch, Longmire, Preacher, Get Shorty and more. Theatre credits: Orlando in As You Like it (NM Shakespeare Festival), Antipholous of Syracuse in The Comedy of Errors (NM Shakespeare Festival), Chris Keller in All My Sons (Adobe Theatre), Kenneth in The Night Alive (The Cell), Christopher Wren in Mousetrap (ALT) and many more. He hails from Thermopolis, WY and studied theatre at the University of Wyoming.

Make-A-Movie Camp-Teens
2022-07-18 13:00 - 2022-07-22 17:00 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Make-A-Movie Camp
with Ron Weisberg
Teens
(Ages 10 – 15)
Monday – Friday, ​1-5 PM MST
July 18-22, 2022
$395
$335 before tax
Summer Sale! 15% Off!

REGISTER HERE

Learn the process of filmmaking and spend Summer break working with fellow campers to write, produce and act in a

professionally shot short film! Sol’s state of the art movie camps for youth will have professional film makers working with
campers to create an ensemble piece with strong characters and compelling story. ​

Concerning COVID-19

Story Quest Studios is doing everything we can to protect our community, students and staff. To this extent, Story Quest Studios
will be following the Center of Disease-Control (CDC) with regard to social distancing practices and sanitation. We ask that
our clients disclose their recent history and continue to implement masking and social distancing guidelines. All students
participating in in-person classes will be asked to sign a liability release waiver to ensure the safety of fellow students.
Classes will not exceed 12 students and distancing measures and mask wearing will be enforced

Richie Kotwica
BIO: Richie Kotwica grew up on stage, performing skits, mime, and dance as young as 3 years old. Throughout his young adult life in Colorado Springs, he performed in local theatre, improv, and short films. His love for performance grew into a love for film from behind the lens. He holds a BS in Film and Digital Media Arts and has worked as both an actor and videographer. He has taught youth drama for several years and anyone he can about film production. He has a drive to educate about the marvels of movie magic. He now lives in Albuquerque NM with his wife, Ally, where he pursues acting full time.
Acting Website: https://www.richiekotwica.com/
Video Website: https://www.redsuspenderscreative.com/
Professional Video Reel: https://youtu.be/EX8_5gIaibo
Professional Acting Reel: https://youtu.be/PSCFVLGyVfM
ImdB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5638028/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Make-A-Movie Camp-Youth
2022-07-11 13:00 - 2022-07-15 17:00 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Make-A-Movie Camp
with Richie Kotwica
Youth
Monday – Friday, ​1-5 PM MDT
July 11 – 15, 2022
$395 before tax

REGISTER HERE

Learn the process of filmmaking and spend Summer break working with fellow campers to write, produce and act in a
professionally shot short film! Sol’s state of the art movie camps for youth will have professional film makers working with
campers to create an ensemble piece with strong characters and compelling story. ​

Richie Kotwica
BIO: Richie Kotwica grew up on stage, performing skits, mime, and dance as young as 3 years old. Throughout his young adult life in Colorado Springs, he performed in local theatre, improv, and short films. His love for performance grew into a love for film from behind the lens. He holds a BS in Film and Digital Media Arts and has worked as both an actor and videographer. He has taught youth drama for several years and anyone he can about film production. He has a drive to educate about the marvels of movie magic. He now lives in Albuquerque NM with his wife, Ally, where he pursues acting full time.
Acting Website: https://www.richiekotwica.com/
Video Website: https://www.redsuspenderscreative.com/
Professional Video Reel: https://youtu.be/EX8_5gIaibo
Professional Acting Reel: https://youtu.be/PSCFVLGyVfM
ImdB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5638028/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Concerning COVID-19

Story Quest Studios is doing everything we can to protect our community, students and staff. To this extent, Story Quest Studios
will be following the Center of Disease-Control (CDC) with regard to social distancing practices and sanitation. We ask that
our clients disclose their recent history and continue to implement masking and social distancing guidelines. All students
participating in in-person classes will be asked to sign a liability release waiver to ensure the safety of fellow students.
Classes will not exceed 12 students and distancing measures and mask wearing will be enforced.
