
I’m very passionate about almost everything (I’ve been told that it’s actually over reacting), which actually works very well for my performances! I enjoy and excel at solving client problems with creativity and efficiency. As an extensively trained actor, every project becomes my favorite job and is given my best performance. I’m an avid learner and continuously update my skills and knowledge. I believe when we stop learning, we have less to offer the world. With a great deal of experience on camera as well as behind a microphone, I’m able to provide easy, worry-free voice over for many applications for clients all over the world from my broadcast-quality home recording studio.
I have a wide range of voices, accents, dialects and characters which give scripts exciting color. A couple of my favorites have been: Professor McGonagall for a national radio documentary on Harry Potter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Hillary Clinton for a French national TV mockumentary.
I’ve also spent 23 years as an internationally published, award-winning certified kitchen designer and certified interior designer. In that capacity my performing skills have been frequently called upon to great use as an on camera spokes-person for a series of training videos for Fisher & Paykel, a premium brand of New Zealand-made appliances; a frequently requested keynote speaker at home and consumer trade shows, libraries and private industry events; hosted my own internet radio show named after my Amazon Best Selling book, Renovation Bootcamp©: Kitchen; as the writer and voice of a daily home renovation information spot on the number one radio station in St. John’s, Newfoundland; the writer and voice of a regular feature on green living for The Valder Beebe Show on a radio station in Texas; numerous guest appearances on HGTV and other home renovation TV and radio shows throughout North America.
Most recently, I have been offering fully written & produced, 60 second corporate promotional videos featuring client-supplied photos, a custom-developed voice over and music. My wide breadth of experience, energy, enthusiasm and versatility will give any project that “je ne sais quoi.”
On the personal side, I’d like to give a standing ovation to my husband Steve, who has stuck with me for 33 years of wedded bliss! I am the proud mother of 3: one truly remarkable son, Julian, who is a radio producer (apple/tree) and 2 canines, Edie and Willis. I’m an ardent animal lover (some have referred to me as the crazy dog lady) and confirmed dog rescuer. I’m also a singer, and have performed at Carnegie Hall with a rock choir, so can sing jingles, too!
I am professionally represented:
USA by Jimmy Cobble at The Atherton Group (TAG) Talent Agency. You can book me through Jimmy here. Or call (512) 539-8039.
Canada, by Tanya Buchanan at Ta-Da! Voiceworks e-mail Tanya here. Or Call 647-351-3530.
But now, as they say in theatrical parlance: On with the show! You can listen to my demos here.