Audible narrator with 81 books to my credit, mostly Sci Fi, Romance, Thriller and Non-Fiction of all types. Former NPR PBS FM radio host/announcer in a major media market. Warm mezzo female voice. Often compared to: Kathleen Turner, Jamie Lee Curtis.
I have a background in opera and can present in English, Italian, German, French, Latin.
With this background in the performing arts and opera, I can sing as well as do some accents. Jazz, pop/rock, folk and classical.
I have recorded commercials, industrials, narrations, training videos, internet videos, tv projects, educational scripts, IVR prompts, on-hold messages, tutorials, e-learning projects, audiobooks, promos, and telephony projects.
Voice type has been described as authoritative, bawdy,snarky, friendly, genuine, authentic, believable, girl next door, high energy, compassionate, soft sell, hard sell, sincere, corporate, business like, relatable, sophisticated, knowledgeable, professional, urgent, and educational.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
I am seasoned radio producer (10+ years exp) and can provide production music and sound effects to create a finished world-class product.
Home includes a husband shaped person, 2 cats, volunteerism and an active online gaming presence.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Sean Pratt – Non-fiction narration, acting for audiobooks
AT Chandler – Fiction Narration, Compelling Storytelling
Carol Monda – Fiction Narration, Character Development
PJ Ochlan - Dialogue, Accents
BA, Wayne State University – relevant courses include script analysis, beginning acting
MFA, University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music (mezzo-soprano)
30 years of classical vocal training/coaching including James Conlon, Paris Opera, Steve Smith, Houston Grand Opera, Chicago Opera Theater (various), Aspen Music Festival (various coaches) Roles include: Dorabella, Carmen, Nicklausse, Zerlina, Octavian, Despina, Dido, Siebel.
Neumann TLM 103
Whisper Room
Focusrite
Languages: English, German, French, Italian (read/write/speak) Latin, Spanish, Russian, Czech, (sung) Hungarian (phonetic)