Monday, May 31, 2010

...I hear the rumbling vibration, the distant hum getting louder as it approaches--no place to hide...It's VOICE 2010!...

Friday, May 28, 2010

...auditions augmented and admitted...now it's on the road in Glendale...
...Good morning, all--would anyone else like another cup of coffee while I'm getting mine...?

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

'Aiieee-Hee, Mon Ami!'--Social Networking At It's Best


For those of you who are curious to know if anyone has actually received work through social networking--I give you 'Exhibit-A'. http://www.voices.com/talent/demos/view/51569
Voice Over Artist and Hockey Authority Ralph Hass generously passed along the lead for this project in July of 2009. Why me? Well, I don't think it was my good looks! He thoughtfully remembered that I had told him that I was working on some Cajun characters (accents, lingo, etc) and that this particular producer/director (uber-talented Jeff Hall) was looking for that flavor.
Now here is where it gets tricky...
Ralph actually admitted to not being very good at Cajun-type reads. Wait--what? A person who wisely looks at his own weakness (if you will) and then turns it into an opportunity for someone else? Ralph quickly followed his 'I can't' with '...but I know who can!'
For social networking to work there has to be an honest exchange of ideas, resources and ,yes, even leads to jobs. Not only has Ralph made a lot of people happy with his selfless act, but he has demonstrated the cornerstone principle of social networking--give and it shall be given to you!
Gee...that almost sounds Biblical, don't it...
...looking forward to VOICE 2010--and meeting all of the people who have inspired, taught, nurtured and encouraged me to excel...

Monday, May 24, 2010

...'it ain't over 'til it's over' (Yogi Berra)--so DON'T GIVE UP!...

Saturday, May 22, 2010

...contest this weekend btw my favorite team (Cards) and my fave AL team (Angels). Like the Angels but...GO CARDS!

Friday, May 21, 2010

...into 'The Hole' and 'Under The Ice' (with apologies to Todd Rundgren)...

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

...audition already sent...now we gotta roll to the next adventure...!

Monday, May 17, 2010

...Thank God for another: day/chance-to-get-it-right/opportunity-to-do-good/cause for celebration...

Sunday, May 16, 2010

...out of 'The Hole', and on my way to church--"gonna go praise the Lord a little bit..." (Beverly Hills Brats)...

Saturday, May 15, 2010

...vigorous, vibrant voices and vocal variations venturing from the vault (aka 'The Hole')...

Friday, May 14, 2010

...from surfers to Shakespeare--I LOVE this voice over stuff!!...

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

...action-packed auditions, dynamic demos, prodigious production powers on display in 'The Hole'...

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Honoring Mom

I love the Bill Cosby story where he tracks the career of the young male athlete. He and his father rise early for practice and exercise. His dad takes him to games, meets, combines and drills. The young athlete works out under the wise and watchful gaze of his dad. He's finally drafted, has success on the field and when he scores the Super Bowl winning touchdown--they stick the camera in his face and he says to the world with a big, wide grin--"Hi, Mom!"
No one on this planet has the influence, insight or inspiration that a mother has. Throughout history mothers have been instrumental in the shaping of the future. From simply caring for her children in the most intimate way to speaking up before kings in behalf of her offspring--mothers are critically important. Sometimes shrewd, sometimes overbearing, the zeal of motherhood is a gift from God--akin to His own brand of stubborn, unconditional love.
This is the year where we recognize the power and dignity of ALL mothers, affluent or not. many times Mom does what she must because others are lost in ego or misguided judgement. Other times she is overwhelmed by the enormity of her task.
So--it is up to the rest of us to celebrate her battle and her triumph. It's up to the rest of us to give aid and comfort to a warrior who never really leaves the battlefield--ever!
Call her. Embrace her. Honor her. Cherish her. Above all--love her.
p.s. Yeah I know this had nothing to do with voice over--or did it? My mom watched cartoons and The 3 Stooges WITH me and always laughed when I imitated people around me. Hmmmm...

Thursday, May 6, 2010

...and we're off--two quick, quirky, quality auditions already gone with more coming. Man, I love this job...

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Sunday, May 2, 2010