Entertainment Stays Strong In This Weak Economy

They say that during the Great Depression, the entertainment industry did well because people needed a distraction. Seems the same to be true now if you look at the world of radio plays. LA Theatre Works (live and broadcast radio plays) is going strong and growing by leaps and bounds with their live shows, National touring company and broadcast shows. This next week I’ll be stage managing the...

MORE How To Do Non-Announcery with Announcery Copy Tips

I am getting a steady stream of tips and comments from the “How Do You Do Non-Announcery With Announcery Copy?” blog post. Keep the comments coming and I’ll post them as their own blog with YOUR HYPERLINK! -Tracy Pattin Bobbin Beam had this to say: For me, I’ll first read the script and get the mood that’s locked inside the words and visualize that person’s face...

Voice Actors Give Great Tips on the “Non-Announcery” Dilemma

The post “How do you do non-announcery with announcery copy? Provoked a lot of comments. Seems it’s an ongoing battle for us all. Check out these great tips from our audience and fellow VO actors: Tom Dheere had this tip: “Breathe, smile, and don’t get caught up listening to how rich & creamy you sound!” PETER O’Connell says: The simplest trick I know is to have...

Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin talks again to BBC Radio director/Producer Pete Atkin

Pete Atkin is a British singer-songwriter and radio producer notable for his 1970s musical collaborations with Clive James and for producing the BBC Radio 4 series This Sceptred Isle and Kicking The Habit, written by Christopher Lee. Produced by Rosalind Ayres and Martin Jarvis. Right + Click here to download podcast (11 MB) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this...

Radio Plays a Big Draw for High Profile Actors

What is it about the Radio Play? Big names, seasoned Broadway actors, even TV actors are drawn to this genre of entertainment. Why? “Because how you look doesn’t matter, neither does your age, it doesn’t take a lot of time and most of all, it’s a rewarding and hugely creative experience” says BBC director/producer Pete Atkin in tomorrow’s podcast interview (Tuesday,...

Is There Life Beyond Radio? Randy Thomas Answers Again (Part 2)

In yesterday’s blog, Randy Thomas answered the often asked question,”Is There Life Beyond Radio” So many in radio wonder if being in radio automatically sails you right into a voice over career. Here’s more of what DJ turned voice over superstar Randy Thomas had to say. And check out her new book, Voice For Hire. -Tracy Pattin Here’s what she said: “Take a Pro Tools...

Is There Life Beyond Radio? Randy Thomas Answers

I’m always being asked if being in radio helps you to get work as a voice actor. So, who did I go to for the best answer? Previous radio DJ turned voice over superstar, Randy Thomas. For more expert advice and insights, check out her new book, Voice For Hire. -Tracy Pattin Here’s what Randy said: “That’s a question I have heard for the past fifteen years and my answer is always...

Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin talks to BBC Radio Director Pete Atkin

Pete Atkin is a British singer-songwriter and radio producer notable for his 1970s musical collaborations with Clive James and for producing the BBC Radio 4 series This Sceptred Isle and Kicking The Habit, written by Christopher Lee. Produced by Rosalind Ayres and Martin Jarvis. Right + Click here to download podcast (7 MB) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this...

2001 A Space Odyssey- Is it easier playing a computer for VO talent?

I’m sitting here writing blogs about the voice over industry, thinking about all that it takes for voice over success. Being real, not trying too hard, and of course the perennial and ubiquitous request, “be NON-ANNOUNCERY!” Then, 2001 A Space Odyssey comes on the TV. As I listen to the voice of Hal 9000 the computer, hearing a completely monotone delivery, I wonder, is it easier,...

Looking for Voice Over Scripts and Copy?

I found some VERY helpful info today (via VO talent Bobbin Beam’s blog website) to share with you! Bobbin writes: “Unbelievably cool. Courtesy of Edge Studio’s Voice Design Group there’s a place for voiceover folks to view and have free use of practice and demo scripts. This resource is excellent for working on copy privately or to print and take with you to voice workout classes....