Michael O'Connor

Irish(drunk, leprechaun, townsfolk), English UK (old man, upper class, cockney, high pitched woman a la Monty Python) Southern (cowboy, farmer) New Yorker (brooklyn)

I am a trained NY actor that has recently joined the VO world. My voice has always been a strong asset on and off stage. Past experience includes radio commercial work for La Famiglia Restaurnt, TV/radio commericals for Rochester Colonial WIndows and Doors and the voice of Dracula in PUSH Physical Theatre's Dracula. While my VO experience may be limited my theatrical experience and talent is not. Kalmenson & Kalmenson -VoiceOver for Actors1 The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NY) A.O.S. -voice -vocal (singing) -acting -movement -Shakespeare -styles (commedia dell'arte, Restoration comedy, Greek tragedy) RAPA (NY) -acting -movement Laurie Schulmerich -vocal training (3 yrs) Home studio -Audacity -AT2020USB -Pearstone PFN Nylon Round Pop Filter with Gooseneck (6.6") I've always liked to be involved in many things professionally and personally and rise to leadership levels in all I do. Prior to my move to LA a year ago, while back in my hometown of Rochester, NY for a four year stint, I started a theatre company that was quickly scooped up under the support of Geva, our major regional theatre. During that time I was also acting with other theatre companies, managing a restaurant and bar tending at another venue. I've always been known as a Renaissance man. I live my life and do everything to it's fullest. You'll meet few others that are as dedicated and as driven as I am. For many years I've been "the 'go to' actor" for staged readings due to my powerful voice and ability to quickly make a script come alive with bold choices and the emotional readiness to back them up.