James Sasser | Voice over actor

About James

Member sinceFeb 26, 2013

LocationNew York, NY, USA (GMT -4)

Broadway and film veteran, classically trained baritone, comfortable with difficult text and fluid language. Approachable, friendly, able to instill gravity and a sense of authority without alienating the listener. Local Radio and announcer experience. Versatile character creation and improv. Smooth and professional for corporate clients, enjoys collaborative creation. Over 50 audiobook credits across multiple genres (historical romance and non-fiction especially), and hundreds of commercials ranging from the guy next door to monster trucks and more. RP, regional British and Irish accents, as well as various Southern American and other regional accents. Fast turn around times (24-48 hours). Other descriptors: Accessible, Friendly, Voice of God, Masculine, Cultivated, Radio Announcer, Villains, Gruff, Charming, Approachable, Warm, Regular Guy.

Skills and services offered

- Language
  English - Other
  English - USA and Canada
  English - British
- Voice gender & age
  Male adult
  Male young adult
- Creative services offeredNone
- Recording and delivery options
  Digital delivery
  On-site recording
  Location
  New York, NY, USA
- Additional vocal abilities
  American English, Southern American, British Standard English, Irish, Fake Scottish, Fake Eastern European, Euro-English (non-regional specific), California Dude, Krusty the Clown/Tom Waits/Harvey Fierstein, Chris Cornell, David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust), Sting, Tim Curry, various other cartoon & character voices (Pirates, Space Marines, Military Style Characters, Heavy Metal Rocker Dude, etc.)
- Experience, training, and equipment
  I've recorded commercials for pharmaceuticals and Health Care (Blue Cross Blue Shield) to major brands, been the "voice of friendly authority" for in-house training videos and industrials for companies (SAP), hosted a podcast series, and done lots of local radio announcer type spots. I have over 100+ audiobooks to my credit, specializing in accent work with multiple characters, and dozens of five star reviews on audible. I've also done voiceover for anime and cartoons. I've also performed on Broadway and off, in leading man roles and character roles from villains to clowns. I've created numerous characters, and performed for major producers and tour organizations. Performed on stages around the world in material ranging from golden age musicals to operas to rock concerts. Graduate of the Manhattan School of Music - vocal performance studies Certificate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London MFA from the Graduate Musical Theater Writing Program at NYU-Tisch Vocal training and coaching with Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Bardy Thomas, David Owens, Gait Sirguey, Tom Muraco, and Joan Caplan, dialects with Kathryn LaBouff. Voiceover consultation with Linda Weaver of Access Talent, Julien Rebolledo of Shut Up And Talk/Hyperbolic Audio, and Kristin Price of Edge Studios, NYC. I prefer Logic, but I run both Logic Pro and Pro Tools - MAC OS. Mics: Sennheiser MK 4, and MXL 990, Audio Technica AT for portable. Have performed on Broadway and been involved in dozens of new musical works with organizations like Manhattan Theatre Club, The Eugene O'Neill Center, The NYU Graduate Musical Theater Writing Program, Sundance White Oak Theatre Lab, The Goodspeed Opera House, The Vineyard Theatre, Playwrights Horizons, The York Theatre, NY City Opera VOX, and New Dramatists. Toured as Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar. Performed over 20 characters in "Forbidden Broadway:SVU" in NYC. Also a sight-reader. I also am a playwright, have worked as a copywriter, and write lyrics, songs and background music for film/tv, stage and all media.

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