Rick Dettwyler

Rich, deep "movie" voice, narration; aggressive and meek voices; funny, silly characters;

I started in 1990 with Topsy on AM radio. I went on to do two films for UNICEF and was beginning to build a nice career. Then I got sidetracked when my 19-month-old son was diagnosed with Autism. Naturally, I dedicated myself to his therapy. He is 15 now and doing extraordinarily well - two years ahead in math, president of his class, and had the lead in "Into the Woods, Jr." in eighth grade. So, back to the business I went. Last year, I recorded a Tylenol Arthritis spot for a fledgling AD company, and just had a great audition for The Art of Shaving. I got great feedback and the CD promised to keep calling me. I am dedicated and worth your time. NYC - Neighborhood Playhouse: Meisner; Master's classes with Irish acting legend Siobhan McKenna, Shelly Winters; scene study with the great Michael Shurtleff, and Michael Egan. University of Delaware: classical music, and theater (classical and contemporary). Studied voice and vocal production in college, sang with Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and Mens' Ensemble; can also conduct orchestra and chorus; played classical organ Separate studio in house. Audacity software. My acting training and interpersonal skills are a huge asset in my voiceover work. Interpreting a character is second only to vocal production, and I excel at both. You'll never have to ask for more from me, and probably less, which is easier anyway. I can bring a character "down" and keep the intensity. I have also been known to shave 1/2 second off of a 29-second spot.