Debra Balka

Voice Description

My voice is easily directed-if you tell me what you want-then that is exactly what you will get. Whether it be a character voice, such as a silly air-head voice, a sexy commercial voice or a polished and professional announcer or narration read, I will make your copy come alive. If you are not sure how you want the copy to be read, I will do several different variations for the project giving you many options. I interpret copy very well on my own or I can be easily directed. It's up to you!

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Baby
• Child
• Teenage Girl
• Young Adult Female
• Middle Age Female
• Senior Female

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

• English - North American

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Adult content
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• 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

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I offer copywriting services
• I offer voice direction services

My Home Base

Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Baby- similar to the Snuggle Fabric Softner voice, a child, young adult girl, sexy woman, polished narrator,
upbeat and enthusiastic mom, middle aged woman, older Jewish woman, older woman, many more

My Voice Experience

Numerous commercial work, both radio and television
In-store (POS) voice (CVS, Acme)
Multiple IVR
On-hold messages
Voicemail
Training reads
On camera training marketing
Technical and medical narrations

My Training

Boston University School of Theatre Arts
Rutgers Mason Gross School of Theatre Arts
Mike Lemon Actor's Training Fest

My Studio Equipment

easy access to studio

Additional Skills

With years of professional acting training, I bring to my voiceovers a professional and trained voice that can make your copy come alive. I interpret copy extremely well.

I was in broadcast sales for 13 years and had my own advertising and design agency for 5. But nothing makes me happier than behind a microphone or a camera!

Payment Methods Accepted

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

Contact Information

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