We’re excited to have On The Mic Training (OTM), one of North America’s leading voice-over training schools, join us in Toronto!

Founded in 2007, OTM has built a reputation for providing practical, industry-focused education for aspiring and working voice actors alike.

With locations in Vancouver and Toronto, as well as remote learning options, OTM offers accredited full-time and part-time voice-over training programs covering animation, video games, commercials, narration, audiobooks, dubbing, and more. Students learn from active industry professionals while gaining hands-on experience in broadcast-quality recording environments.

Several of their instructors will be making an appearance this fall at ART – check out their bios below!

Michael Dangerfield

As a Master Impressionist and Voice-Actor, Michael Dangerfield has impersonated some of the biggest stars in the world from Jim Carrey as Ace Ventura in the Ace Ventura Animated Series on CBS to Harrison Ford as Han Solo in Lego Star Wars on Disney, and Chris Evans 1 as Captain America in Marvel Superhero Adventures on Disney.

Michael has also appeared in some of the biggest animated tv series and feature film franchises such as My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic as ‘Braeburn’, Ninjago as ‘Krux/Dr. Saunders’, Krypto The Superdog as ‘Superman’, and ‘Sausage Party’ alongside Seth Rogen, Bill Hader and Edward Norton.

In Anime, Michael is best known for playing Gintoki Sakata in Gintama which released a feature film in theatres entitled Gintama: The Final.

Rachel Ondang

Rachel Ondang is a Vancouver-based voice actor with credits across games, animation, and educational media. Her most notable credits include Lime(S) in Grand Chase: Dimensional Chaser and Miss Mia in Bimi Boo, along with her largest video game role yet — still currently under NDA!

She has also contributed to several indie and student‑driven projects, including Heartbreaker and Help Is On the Way from VFS Game Design, and she loves supporting emerging creators through comic dubs, audio dramas, and collaborations.

Outside of studio work, Rachel occasionally streams on Twitch as CamilleLeonVT, a chameleon‑themed VTuber persona she uses for improv and voice acting practice, playing cozy games for fun and helping out at online charity events!

She’s excited to meet attendees and share her love of anime, games, and all things voiceover!

Brian Froud

Brian Froud is a professional award-winning actor, writer, director and educator with over
25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He is best known for his versatile
voice acting in animation. His professional voice acting credits include fan-favourite roles
in Beyblade, Detentionaire, Jimmy Two-Shoes, Total Drama Island and many others.
Brian is also the voice director of Chop Chop Ninja, an animated series based on the
popular video game series.

Lyon Smith

Lyon Smith has been a popular voice actor since his first role on Sailor Moon. Since then
he has been the cornerstone of many anime projects including Bakughan Battle Brawlers,
Bey Blades, Spider Riders and the obscure Panda Aliens.