Since the 1970's I have been deeply involved in voice work as a Singer, Emcee, Announcer, Master of Ceremonies, Actor- Stage/Film/Television/Opera, Shakespearean, and a Drive Time DJ (Personality) and engineer. I have done countless radio commercials and PSA's to sell and inform. I have local, national, and international commercial performance experience. Industrials and training videos DVD's informing and training customers, potential customers, employees, and administrators. The United Way of Greater Milwaukee has used me for a number of years as their On Field Announcer at the home plate location in Miller Park and what was before Milwaukee County Stadium, for their annual Milwaukee Brewer's Home Run Hitter promotion. I have done promos, commercials, and demos for everything from "Mom & Pop" to Huge International Companies. I have Emceed/Announced countless concerts, Film Festivals, Conventions, Forums, and Pageants. I am experienced in everything from character voice acting to medical and technical reads. Experienced in solo and group reads and recording sessions as well as directing them.
TRAINING And Education:
Master of Science Degree - Administrative Leadership in Education - Cardinal Stritch University
BFA - Vocal/General Music Education - University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
The Actor’s Studio, Chicago - Improv
Jeff Gerrard – On Camera Acting/Auditioning – Jeff Gerrard Casting LA
David Friedman – Improv
William DuVall – Voice/Acting
Arlene Wilson Talent – Scene Study
Since 1978 - Vocal and Instrumental Music Director, Stage Director
Since the 1970's - Copy Writer, Lyrics Writer, Music Writer, professional singer, dancer actor having lead roles in musicals, stage productions, operas. Drive time DJ (Personality) and engineer, SBO, LBO.
Professional Emcee for concerts, pageants, conventions, film festivals etc.
Performed in many Films, TV Shows, Commercials. SAG, AFTRA, AEA, AGMA
Clinician for Choirs, Orchestras, Small Groups to Solo Performers
Mercedes Dynamic Microphone w/pop screen, DM-200 IMP. 500 ohms & 50k ohms.
Nady Starpower SP-1 Microphone w/pop screen
Power Mac Laptop Computer w/ Garage Band
Audio Box Presonus 2 X 2 USB Recording System
Eurorack UB 1204FX - Pro 8 channel mixing board
Various other mics and cables including a mic designed for computer use.
Since the 1970's I have engineered my own radio shows and programs as well as for others. Also I have been the Sound Board Operator and Light Board Operator for shows and concerts.
I am a consumate team player and professional. The success of the project is of critical importance. I do exactly what I am asked to do and yet am appropriately creative. I am known for my professionalism and the need for only a few to one take to capture what the needs of the client and the director are. I do possess a great sense of of humor and quick wit and again, utilize them when appropriate because as we know, time is money in recording sessions. I respect that.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
49 Top Rating Vocal Medals. Bass-Baritone With Middle C Identified as c’, Vocal Range is GGG to b” (4 Octaves and a Major 3rd)
Guitar, Piano, Orchestral Instruments Best Bass in State of Wisconsin
Impressionist, Ear & Teleprompter, Ballroom Dance,
Football, Head Coach, Vocal/Instrumental Music Director, Master of Ceremonies, Sword Fighting, Stage Fighting, Skiing/ Snow and Water, Firearms/Rifle-Shotgun-Hand Guns, Golf, Basketball, Track & Field Events, Swimmer/ Snorkel-Diving, Tennis, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Skilled in Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, Roughing, Finish Carpentry, Roofing, and automotive repair.
Since 1978 - Vocal and Instrumental Music Director, Stage Director
Since the 1970's - Copy Writer, Lyrics Writer, Music Writer, professional singer, dancer actor having lead roles in musicals, stage productions, operas. Drive time DJ (Personality) and engineer, SBO, LBO.
Professional Emcee for concerts, pageants, conventions, film festivals etc.
Performed in many Films, TV Shows, Commercials. SAG, AFTRA, AEA, AGMA
Clinician for Choirs, Orchestras, Small Groups to Solo Performers