Delivering strong auditions and how to find the message in the copy.

Chuck

and Stacey express their sincere thanks to all who have donated to help

support VO Buzz Weekly. If you would like to join the other generous

benefactors, go to the Support Page to make a one-time or recurring

donation. This week’s guest, veteran film and voice actor, Fred Melamed,

shares the fascinating story of how his performing career began. From

the Yale School of Drama to the Broadway stage, Fred candidly discusses

how his battle with stage fright led him to working for decades in voice

over.

He talks about the shifts in the voiceover business that

dramatically affected his livelihood and the subsequent phone call from

Joel Coen that changed his life. He discusses what he loves about being a

voice actor along with who he respects in the business.

As one

of the first to have a home recording studio twenty years ago, Fred

gives amazing insights on delivering strong auditions and illustrates

how to find the message in the commercial copy. Fred talks in-depth

about one of his recent films, IN A WORLD. Hear how he met the film’s

Writer/Director/Actor, Lake Bell and how he got the role as well as more

about his character in the movie. You can get the DVD of the movie on

Amazon or iTunes.

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