John Stiens

Voice Description

As can be heard on my demo, my range covers everything from sleek and sexy for your finest restaurant, upbeat and charming for your run of the mill guy, to wacky and crazy for your afternoon kids cartoon hour. Presentations and narrations are handled with a flair for the English language, with both annunciation and clarity. It has a smooth bass texture, with the ability to be in a higher range as well.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male

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
• 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

• AFTRA (US)

• SAG (US)

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 upload the audio files via FTP
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Voice operator American, New Orleans, Texan, Northern Irish, Southern Irish, High British, Cockney, Liverpool, Southern American, New York, Italian, German, John Lovitz, Bobcat Goldthwait, basically, any accent can be handled with an example given.

My Voice Experience

I have worked in front of the mic multiple times through volunteer work. I have helped students through Cincinnati State's program by performing multiple voices in their radio recording of "The Frog Prince". I currently work using my voice every day in online admissions. I speak with literally hundreds of people a week, helping them with their decision to go to college.

I have a strong natural voice, and can use it for anything from commercials to training videos.

I also enjoy doing character work I have always enjoyed playing strange and far out there characters on stage and film. This is definitely something I plan to parlay into my voice over work.

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My Training

I received my BFA in Theater Performance from Ohio University, and am a graduate of the Second City Conservatory as well as the iO Theater's Improv program. I studied voice technique in London, England under Bridgette Panet as well as the School for Theater and Film in London.

Specifically for voice over, I took private lessons with Kayce Alltop.

My Studio Equipment

I have a working Blue Snowball Mic, and use Garageband for any sort of sound production.

I also have studio access through KJ audio. Anything that needs to be sent outside of regular home-based production is doable.

Additional Skills

I have an ability to pick up voices, pitch, and imitation by hearing a small sample. I have a vast knowledge of movies and character voices, and can mimic and quote on command. If a new character voice is needed, I can do that too, being an improvisor, comedian, and actor.

Payment Methods Accepted

• PayPal
• Credit cards
• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in my local currency
• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in any currency
• Wire transfers

Contact Information

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