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Derek Dirlam

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About Derek

  • Member sinceSep 9, 2006
  • LocationSaint Paul, St Paul, MN, USA (GMT -5)
Extensive collection of Character Voices - both comic and dramatic. Voice naturally is baritone. Also capable of falsetto. Able to read copy quickly. Young male to middle age male sounding. Warm and elegant for narrations, smooth and professional for presentations and industrials.

Skills and services offered

    • Language
      English - USA and Canada
    • Voice gender & age
      Male adult
      Male young adult
    • Creative services offered
      Script writing
      Audio editing and clean up
      Music production
      Special effects
    • Recording and delivery options
      Digital delivery
    • Additional vocal abilities
      American Southern, Standard English, English RP, Transylvanian, "Minnesotan," German, Scottish, Italian
    • Experience, training, and equipment
      Fifteen years of acting experience in theater and film. Have performed a variety of characters including the Italian immigrant Rodolpho in 'A View from the Bridge,' the street-smart talking cat Maurice in Terry Pratchett's 'The Amazing Maurice,' and Rex Stout's legendary detective Archie Goodwin, in the world premier of 'Might As Well Be Dead' Also currently the director, head Foley Artist, and audio engineer for the radio theater company Conundrum Collective, which has been producing audio plays since 2013. BFA Theater Arts Performance - University of North Dakota Voice Over Training Seminar with Don Cosgrove of The Talent Center Foley Artistry training with foley artist Dave Booth University of North Dakota Symphonic Band, and Marching Band - 2 years I record in my own home, in my office. I also have access to record in my basement or attic, for different acoustic options. I use SoundForge for recording, editing, and cleaning. I also use Tracktion for mixing additional sound effect or music tracks. For microphones, I record Vocals with either a AT3035 Audio-Technica Cardioid microphone, or a Shure Super 55. And for foley effects, I use a Rode shotgun mic. Can read sheet music, also capable of learning songs by ear. 8 years of experience playing Trombone. Also has experience with playing piano, ocarina, the hulusi, and xun. Can also record Foley sound effects in home. Examples of Foley artistry and sound engineering that I've done are available on Conundrum Collective's website: www.conundrumcollective.wixsite.com/home