Richard James Porter - Character or narration specialist. Dialects.

Character or narration specialist. Dialects.

• Richard James Porter is registered with Voice123 since Mar 31, 2009.
• Richard James Porter started his/her voice over career in 2008.
• Currently Richard James Porter is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

My voice is warm and resonant and can range from authoritative to friendly. I can add a darker tone when appropriate, as for a mystery narrative, or lighten it for a more conversational read. For character work my voice can be altered completely as the part(s) demand.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Middle Age Male
• Senior Female
• Senior 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
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

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

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I offer copywriting services

My Home Base

New York, New York, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

British (upscale, Cockney, Old Peer), Scottish, Irish, German, Italian, French, New York (Brooklyn, Jewish). I can pronounce Italian, German and French correctly, but not as a native.

My Voice Experience

While a graduate student taking Acting classes, I recorded some promos for radio. My career was side-tracked as I went into the business world. although i continued to do some work on stage. Recently retired, I have been working with Peter Rofe in New York as I begin to read for casting directors and agents.

My Training

BA, MA, Ph.D. -- Penn State University
Undergraduate minor in Speech/Theater
Graduate classes in Acting
Voice training (Tenor)
Group and Private Instruction with Peter Rofe, New York
Group and Private Instruction with Jeffrey Stocker, NY
Workshops with Peter Rofe

My Studio Equipment

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Additional Skills

I have experience and training in the fine arts as well as business which will be useful for specialized projects in these areas. I am also a singer (tenor) and enjoy performing. I am professional, reliable, and cooperative.