Voice Description

As a singer I have good control over my highs and lows. Singing ranges from G-a2, Legit, Folk, Broadway/Bway rock and 40's/Standards. Character voices include "Shaggy" from Scooby Doo, and various self-creations ranging from nerds, mid-westerners and unique animal characters. English is predominant language, but can speak Russian on an elementary level. Natural conversational speech.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Male

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• English - British
• English - North American

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Audiobooks
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Songs

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

• Jobs for SAG (US) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

New York, New York, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Dialects: Non-Regional American Dialect (NRAD), Chicago, New York Bronx, Southern, Appalaichan, New Orleans, Standard British, ARP, Cockney, Irish, Scottish, German, Russian, Lebanese

My Voice Experience

I have done several voice commercials for Kent State Universities 89.7 FM, and welcome speeches for several theatre companies. I'm a stage actor with masters level training and experience.

My Training

BFA Musical Theatre from Kent State;
MFA in Acting from the American Repertory Theatre/Moscow Art Theatre at Harvard University.

I've performed throughout the country in various professional (AEA) companies and national ceremonies / events, and performed internationally at the Moscow Art Theatre School. I've worked off-Broadway at the Classical Theatre of Harlem, and am trained in Shakespearian text. Excellent knowledge of IPA and Non-regional American Dialect (NRAD).

My Studio Equipment

Basic uni-directional mic, headphones, Sony Acid Music software (record and edit).

Additional Skills

Can play Piano, Trumpet, Euphonium, Baritone and Harmonica.
Good at ad libbing nonsensical words and phrases.
Can transpose and transcribe music.
Can record at home office with Sony Acid Music software.

Payment Methods Accepted

• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in my local currency

Contact Information

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Additional Information