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The Importance of Being Earnest

A quick post for today. I just remembered another newly published project I'd wanted to share here. The most recent reading of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. A fabulous play by one of the most brilliantly profound and hilarious playwrights in English literature. And to top it off, I was asked to narrate

The Importance of Being Earnest2012-08-24T04:25:15+00:00

Lady Rose’s Daughter…and the Many Trials of Characterization

Been making a rather mad rush lately to catch up on loads of LibriVox readings that have been piling up on my to-do list. As such, I recently finished and posted my contribution to a collaborative reading of Mary Augusta Ward’s classic British novel Lady Rose’s Daughter. An excellent story and an enjoyable read…though my

Lady Rose’s Daughter…and the Many Trials of Characterization2012-12-28T07:58:52+00:00

Gold Medalists Have to Start Somewhere…

…and I feel quite blessed to have seen a bit of this particular start, firsthand. I must first give the disclaimer that this post has nothing whatsoever to do with voice acting or linguistics or anything of that sort…rather, as I just can’t help but be elated by today’s U.S. Gold in Women’s Beach Volleyball,

Gold Medalists Have to Start Somewhere…2012-08-19T06:06:23+00:00

A Little Perspective

My husband, Nick, just returned from a rock climbing excursion. Many good things accompanied his homecoming, out of which three particular items stand out. First, he returned in one piece, for which I am very thankful. Second, he - along with a dear friend/honorary-little-brother of ours who went with him - got to have an

A Little Perspective2012-08-05T06:07:31+00:00

Professional Voice Work Update

New Project: Character voices and narration for upcoming educational (preschool level) iPad app. Super excited about this one. Mostly because it just sounds like loads of fun! That, and it’s something my kids will be able to play and enjoy! And, well, to have my kids get to play a game for which I’m doing

Professional Voice Work Update2012-08-01T03:48:45+00:00

When Third Place is a Really Cool Thing

There is something in my heart that warms with every opening of the Olympic Games. And last night’s ceremonies were no exception. So I must now ask you to forgive me for waxing idealistic for a moment... I appreciate the solidarity. The overall awareness of the essential brotherhood and sisterhood of humankind, in general. The

When Third Place is a Really Cool Thing2012-08-03T22:41:46+00:00

More Thoughts on Accents

I’ve finally finished recording, editing, and uploading my lines for the current LibriVox dramatic reading of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. I’m reading the role of Felix De Lacey. It’s always a challenge to read for a character that requires a specific accent and dialect...having to focus in on that, as well as emotion and expression, truly

More Thoughts on Accents2012-07-31T18:46:08+00:00

Annular Solar Eclipse: May 21, 2012

I know this really doesn't have much at all to do with language study or voice work, but it was such a truly amazing experience, that I just have to post this little bit about it...and some photos, to boot. ;) The eclipse certainly proved spectacular. The light during the "ring of fire" moments, especially,

Annular Solar Eclipse: May 21, 20122012-07-31T18:19:50+00:00

A Few More Thoughts on Dialect

I’ve been recently working on a super-challenging project for LibriVox. It’s a short story from a collection entitled Racketty-Packetty House, and Other Stories, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett (author of The Secret Garden and A Little Princess). The story I’m working on is titled “Esmeralda”...and it is providing me with some of the most challenging

A Few More Thoughts on Dialect2012-07-31T07:29:23+00:00

“I’m gonna guess…you’re…English?”

I recently attended a Skype session with an administrator from a popular international site for voiceover artists and clients. The question-and-answer session was incredibly helpful and informative, and I’m very glad I went. Also glad because there was a particular instance that evening that provided me with opportunity for linguistic study from a rather interesting

“I’m gonna guess…you’re…English?”2012-07-31T06:38:18+00:00