Welcome to the Sound Stage
The Northwest's Premier Voice Over and Self-Tape Studio
The Sound
The Sound Stage is the Pacific Northwest's Premier voice over and self tape audition studio.
Our Source Connect enabled studio is equipped with industry standard professional recording equipment. With a platinum series VocalBooth.com booth and multiple microphones to choose from, plus a larger professional recording suite, our versatile space can accommodate voice over artists, musicians, and small musical groups.
Are you in need of a professional voice over studio to record your upcoming audition? Maybe you've booked that job, and you're in need of a professional studio to record in! We've got you covered!
Are you a client who has hired a voice over talent for your upcoming project, but you need a space to record the job? We've got you covered!
Did your agent or client request "Source Connect" for your recording session? We can help with that, too! Both of our studios are Source Connect-enabled, with a live engineer included with your booking to ensure your session goes smoothly, and you get to focus on delivering the brilliant voice over acting you've been hired for!
Ready to launch or level up your podcast?
The Sound Stage offers full-service audio and video podcast recording in a professional studio environment. Whether you're a solo host, interviewing guests, or co-hosting a show, we provide crystal-clear sound, high-quality video, and the technical support you need to sound—and look—your best. Record, edit, and create content with confidence in a space designed for storytellers.
Let us handle the tech so you can focus on your voice.
What’s Included:
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30-60 minute Coaching & Consultation Session: We’ll discuss your goals, strengths, and vocal style to tailor a demo that highlights your unique abilities.
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2-Hour Recording Session: On a separate day, you’ll record with live coaching and direction from an industry professional. We use customized scripts specifically designed to match your voice and style.
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Professional Audio Engineering & Mastering: Once your recordings are complete, our expert audio engineer will clean, polish, and master your tracks, adding music to create a compelling 60-second commercial demo reel.
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Bonus: Audio Files for Your Portfolio: You’ll receive all your clean audio files, both with and without music, to use as standalone clips in your portfolio or on your website.
With this comprehensive process, you'll leave with a high-quality, polished demo that’s ready to impress potential clients, agents, or casting directors. Whether you're just starting out or updating your demo, this package ensures your voice is showcased in the best possible light.
Working on an audiobook production? How exciting!
Do you need help with formatting, labeling, and organizing your files? Maybe you need assistance uploading them onto ACX or the platform you're using.
As an Audible Approved Producer with over 100 audiobooks narrated and online, I am happy to help!
Book a session today, and I'll help you with the tech stuff!
Experience personalized coaching and recording sessions with an industry expert.
With over 20 years in the industry, Jessica Geffen is available to help you find your place in the voice over industry. We will discover your vocal "brand" and style, compiling some fun spots for your portfolio.
The Stage
The Sound Stage is the Pacific Northwest's Premier spot for all of your self-tape audition needs!
We offer self-tape audition services to help you present your best work to the client, without the stress! Show up camera ready, script in hand, hit your mark, and we'll get your self-tape audition recorded! With professional lighting, a handful of backdrops to choose from, and the options for a reader and additional editing services, we'll help you present your best work to the client!
In the actor's corner, we have a steamer to make sure your outfit options are wrinkle free, a hair and makeup station for those last minute touch ups, a coffee/tea station to sip on something delicious while we get the slate and lighting set up, and a comfy seating area to relax while we get ready to shoot!
Are you ready to cast your next film project or theatre production?
Situated in the heart of Vancouver's Historic Arts District, we're conveniently one of the very first exits when you cross the bridge into WA state!
Some amenities we offer are:
• Waiting Area in Hallway for actors on deck
• Elevator Served
• ADA Restrooms
• Easy Freeway Access from I-5
The Business
Interested in submitting to local, regional, and/or national acting or voice over agencies for representation?
The process can be very intimidating - I get it, but I am so excited to help you with this part of the process. I love it so much.
I have extensive knowledge and expertise when it comes to the local, regional, and national talent agencies, what they are looking for, and what they expect from an actor's submission. I know how to help an actor stand out when it comes to their submission materials., and am happy to help not only review agency submissions, but also your personal website, your online casting websites and materials (Casting Frontier, Casting Networks, Actors Access, Backstage, etc.).
Book an hour long session today so that we can discuss your current status, review your materials, and discuss your goals to find the right agency fit for you, and help get your materials updated and looking their best.
Reserve the Studio
The Sound Stage is available for hourly, half-day, and full-day rentals.
Whether you need a space to host your casting call or theatre audition, a place for your client to record their booked voice over job, or want to host a class, workshop, or other fun industry event, we've got you covered.
Aside from audition studio rentals, The Stage at The Sound Stage is the perfect setting for capturing headshot photos! With a professional lighting set up, multiple backdrops to choose from, and a quiet, indoor space, we allow photographers to rent out The Stage for upcoming photography shoots!
We also have green screen capabilities for those Talking head videos, interviews, adding in custom backgrounds or special effects!
With recent experience booking a national and regional campaign through my self-tape auditions and zoom callbacks, I’m so excited to help you book your next paid role on camera or on stage.
I am happy to offer self-tape coaching, teleprompter lessons, and help you feel more like your best self in front of the camera!
Our Studio
Situated in the heart of Vancouver's Historic Arts District, we're conveniently one of the very first exits when you cross the bridge into Washington state! The Sound Stage is located just 15 minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon.
Our versatile office building offers clients and talent the following features:
• Waiting Area in Hallway for actors on deck
• Elevator Served
• ADA Restrooms
• Easy Freeway Access from I-5
• Convenient Paid Street Parking
In addition, there is free parking about a 10 minute walk from The Sound Stage, down on Officer's Row. This free street parking is next to a permit only lot at 694 McClellan Road, Vancouver, WA 98661.
The Owner
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Hi! I'm the owner, Jessica Geffen!
I relocated to the Pacific Northwest from Mililani, Hawaii after receiving my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Southern Oregon University, in Ashland, Oregon, where I trained with actors and directors from the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
My most recent work on stage was with the talented 70+ musicians in the Rogue Valley Symphony, performing a piece in the beautiful production of Grammy-nominated composer Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America, directed by the award-winning Craig Jessen.
Prior to that magical experience, I worked for six years as a Resident Actor and Associate Artist with Hillsboro’s professional theatre company, Bag&Baggage Productions. During this time, I won the Broadway World Award for Best Featured Actress in Blithe Spirit, and was Drammy nominated for my work in The Drowning Girls. I have also worked with Theatre Vertigo, PDX Playwrights, Well Arts, Public Playhouse, Portland Actors Ensemble, and Lunacy Stageworks.
I have been so grateful to have worked in professional theatre and film for over 20 years, and have agency representation with The Option Agency and Big Fish NW in the PNW, as well as multiple regional agents for voice over throughout the US. The recent film I had the pleasure of working on, Confessions of a Romance Narrator: Jaw Recorder, was selected as a finalist at this year’s 10th Annual Nevada Women’s Film Festival, and won awards at the recent Skiptown Playhouse International film Festival in LA.
In addition to my work on stage and in front of the camera, I have narrated and produced over 100 audiobook titles as an Audible Approved Producer, and have voiced work with some incredible clients, including Amazon, Old Navy, Intel, Microsoft, National Geographic, Intuit, TiVo, and many more! You may also recognize me from my national commercial campaign for the Ad Council and CDC, airing now, and my regional commercial campaign for Taylor Farms!
I am extremely passionate about theatre, film, and voice over work, and am very excited to open the doors to this new studio to help support you in this field.
When not on stage, in front of the camera, or behind the mic, I reside in Vancouver, WA, with my amazing husband, Tim, my two kiddos, Margot and Simon, my two kitties and puppy, and a really rad turtle who we discovered in our backyard. I enjoy camping, hiking, cooking, karaoke, board games, being in and around water, sitting next to a fire pit and traveling with my family.
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