Marla Weber-Green has been named as the new casting director of artist-owned and operated audio postproduction studio Sound Lounge in NYC.
With 17 years in the entertainment business, including 10+ on the agency side, Weber-Green has experience working in commercial, promo, narration, voiceover and animation. She served as sr. talent agent, head of animation and social, at Stewart Talent Agency, where she worked with multiple Tony Award-winning and nominated actors and booked talent on projects with Disney, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and other major networks. She also worked at Don Buchwald & Associates in its commercial, promo and narration voiceover department.
"With Marla's many years of experience and passion, Sound Lounge casting will continue to provide excellent service without missing a beat," said Marshall Grupp, partner, COO, and sound designer at Sound Lounge.
In the casting director role, Weber-Green will continue to broaden and build Sound Lounge’s casting division and expand into animation, while focusing on partnering with top-tier talent, bringing in projects from major networks and driving results.
Weber-Green said, “My background as an agent has given me a holistic view of the business, understanding the needs and services of the talent, agent, buyer, and casting director. I look forward to continuing the growth and success of this sector, and helping brands grow through distinct voices and commercial actors."
The casting division at Sound Lounge has provided voiceover talent and on-air actors for hundreds of brands including Volkswagen, eBay, JetBlue and Bud Light.
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More