John McLain

Cheesy French ultra romantic, Drill sergeant, Captain Kirk dramatic, Mr. Game Show, Campfire-side confident Texan, 1960s Batman narrator, Rodney Dangerfield stand-up, Jolly Santa Claus, English butler, Darth Vader, Boisterous southern gentleman

I was a radio professional for many years, eventually moving into the production room. I have voiced countless promos and commercials for stations in Oklahoma and Dallas / Ft. Worth. I have narrated video presentations from high school bands, to city tourism committees, to family slide shows. I have voiced on-hold menus for a large call center and for a small ministry. Other projects include pre-show theatre announcements, characters for comedy bits, radio imaging packages, Bible readings, and radio news features. Professional voice actor and narrator. Nominated for an Audio Publishers Association Audie Award in 2012. I am a stage actor and singer, performing in shows like The Sound of Music, The Music Man, Amahl & The Night Visitors, and My Fair Lady. I have studied long-form improv at The Torch Theatre in Phoenix. I am a graduate of the Braintracks Audio private study program, created and taught by renowned Los Angeles voiceover coach Nancy Wolfson. She continues as my voiceover coach. I have also studied audiobook narration with award-winning performer and teacher Pat Fraley. Member of SAG-AFTRA. Microphones: Audio Technica AT4040 Editing suites: Avid ProTools, Twisted Wave Computers: Apple iMac 27", Apple MacBook Pro File delivery: CD, email, FTP, YouSentIt, Source Connect (ISDN bridging available) I am a semi-professional actor and singer, specializing in musical theatre. I have worked almost every job inside the radio station over the years as well. I also love guitar music, and have been playing guitar and bass since I was a child. My church life is very important to me, and I often use my gifts within the church. On stage, I have performed numbers from The Sound of Music, Jekyll & Hyde, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, The Music Man, Amahl & The Night Visitors, and The Phantom of the Opera.