Nancy Cartwright, known for her work as the voice of Bart on The Simpsons, has launched an online voice acting class. For over thirty years, Cartwright has used her substantial skillset to bring 10-year-old Bart to life, resulting in a character that sounds as unique as he and his family look.
Back when The Simpsons were first gaining the sort of popularity that would stay with the series throughout its run, a brief period existed in which few fans knew that Bart was actually voiced by a woman. The inevitable reveal was a surprise for many, and the character’s voice is arguably one of the most instantly recognizable in the history of animation. Given that Bart and his bratty ways were initially seen as one of the major highlights of The Simpsons, the spikey-haired terror gained the most attention. His likeness became a highly popular one, as were his catchphrases “I’m Bart Simpson, who the hell are you?” and “Don’t have a cow, man.” Thankfully, The Simpsons evolved beyond mere catchphrases and the idea that the series should focus on Bart’s antics.
As a major part of The Simpsons for so many years, Cartwright has clearly learned a thing or two about voice-over work. Her career extends well beyond voicing Bart, with work on other animated series like Kim Possible, Rugrats, and Family Guy. With such an extensive body of work to her credit, aspiring voice-actors would all do well to pay close attention to any tips or advice she may have. Thankfully, that sort of education has just become a lot easier to come by. According to Variety, Cartwright is now set to teach her own voice acting class on the popular e-learning platform, Masterclass.
The class is not free, but comes included with the purchase of Masterclass’ $180 membership fee. For Cartwright, it’s an opportunity to pass along vital aspects of voiceover acting and to emphasize how first and foremost, actors need to be true to themselves and their voices. Aimed primarily at those who are just beginning to make their way into the world of voice over acting as well as intermediate actors, Cartwright’s class appears to be packed with essentials that many will find extremely helpful. Of course, $180 might seem like a lot to some, but considering who Cartwright is and the career she leads, it’s a small price to pay.
At present what many fans of The Simpsons are really focused on is not whether Cartwright has a voice acting class, but exactly when another Simpsons movie will arrive. There has been much talk about this and it does look as though it will arrive eventually. However, for those who are more interested in forging their way into the entertainment industry, Cartwright’s help could be invaluable, not to mention the perfect way to learn the ropes.
Source: Variety
Originally from https://screenrant.com/simpsons-bart-nancy-cartwright-voice-acting-class/