Katie Leigh is a popular and talented voiceover actress. She is beloved as Connie Kendall in world’s longest running international radio drama, Adventures in Odyssey.
Other roles she plays include Baby Rowlf in the Emmy Award-winning Muppet Babies cartoon series, Honker Muddlefoot in Darkwing Duck, Sheila in Dungeons and Dragons, Zoe in Animalia, Richie in Richie Rich, Sunni Gummi of Disney’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Alex in Totally Spies, Han Solo for Lego Star Wars Padawan Menace, and Zuzu in the Extraordinary Adventures of Poppycat.
Katie is the only person who has given the otherwise silent Dumbo a voice in Disney’s Dumbo Circus. A little known secret is that Katie is the voice of the Maharaja in Spielberg’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
With an exceptional genius for creating children, teen, and character voices, Katie can sound like a grown-up, too. She is heard on corporate and industrial training productions, documentary narrations, commercials, internet websites, and multi-media applications.
Katie is a frequent podcast and radio guest, event speaker, and featured conference speaker.
The director says they want it "natural". Sounds easy? Think again. How can you make your performance sound "natural"? If your performance sounds like you reading, you probably won't get the job. Who are you talking to? [more info]
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Are you ready to get your DEMO out there? Afraid of falling for the "Store Bought Demo" syndrome? You will need a demo that REALLY represents your abilities and NOT those of a director's? You must be SURE you can reproduce the quality of reads you are offering.
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for all the details and learn how to do it the right way!
The DVA Presents: A One-Time Meet-Up NOT TO MISS! Many voice over talents use Voice 123 everyday to land jobs. Many teachers, coaches & mentors suggest using Voice 123 to enhance your VO career. Learn the in's and out's of using one of the most active "Pay-to-Play" voice over audition websites, from one of it's top ranked talents! September... Learn more
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It is much more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the opportunity to have your client's message heard. You need to be sure those words hit home. Learn to find the message behind the message, recognize the "call to action" and make the MOST of each sentence. Whether it is retail, narrative or character based, there is a preferred delivery by every copywriter.
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Gearing up for Automotive.
ROUND 6 Coming Soon!
Automotive is the most frequent of on-air advertisers. With all the manufacturers, all their different models and all those endless incentives, they need airtime! Automotive advertising is no longer only "Yelling & Selling". We are entering an era of the softer side of automotive... [read more]
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"Raise the bar..." - Dan Friedman
"SOUND ADVICE" Voiceover from an Audio Engineer's Perspective
By Dan Friedman
All members who attend a Meet Up during the months of May, June & July will be eligible to win a copy of Dan's book. It is written in a language the newbie as well seasoned pro can easily understand and more importantly really apply. This book is made for the home-studio voice over artist. At the end of each month a name will be pulled from the RSVP Yes list. There will also be a resident copy available to look through at each Meet Up. THANKS DAN!
A very special Meet Up. The DVA is thrilled to offer an evening of direction, insight and growth with Nazia Chaudhry. You must have attended a Newbie’s Night to attend.
Naz is honored to be the first guest director in DVA history. Her smooth, professional delivery coupled with her extensive singing and acting background will certainly shed some light on a “performer’s perspective” of voice acting. Whether you are acting or just being real, connecting with your audience on any subject matter is essential. Come spend an evening with Naz and claim your own “golden nuggets”.
If Pro Tools is your choice (which it should be) for recording and editing voice over, these how-to training webinars are NOT TO BE MISSED. Cut through the complexity to sound your best with George Whittam, a leading authority on Pro Tools and voice over home studio audio.
He will demonstrate Pro Tools recording and editing live. Follow along ... And bring your questions to George in a lively Q&A!
Never done it? Old Pro? Did it in college! Think you'd be great at it? All the right reasons to join the Dallas Voice Acting Meet Up Group!
Meet others who are interested in voice acting/voice-overs for Retail, Animation, TV & Radio. Sign up for the events to learn the skills necessary to excel in this competitive industry. Create a VO demo and so much more!
This is a dynamic group that is passionate about voice acting, production and education. With almost 350 members and counting, The DVA Meet Up group is now offering an excellent selection of events that covers the gamut of the industry. Pick and choose your areas of interest. Get in at the ground floor. Need some polishing? Ready to record? Now you have the chance to live your dream! Whether you've had previous experience or not, this is your opportunity to give it your best shot.
Nikki Lewis Just completed her first commercial demo... Awesome job, Nik.
Brad Venableis voicing spots fo FUNamation, r Westaff Staffing Agengy, Zio's ItalianRestaurant and now Mejia Markets!
Katherine Veneable nailed some character lines for iRide Automotive.
Tricia Michaels just read for Modern Insurance Concepts from a lead through the DVA!
Brad Venable takes 1st Place in the Audio'Connell Price is Right Faux-dition!
Kim landed the Bones Pontiac-Buick-GMC account & read 2 spots! Make that 3!
Cameron auditioned for Twin Cities Honda.
Lisa P read a spot for Fladaboe Auto Group!
Bob Samuel auditioned for BMW of Fairfax!
Susan cut spots for Hillcrest Baptist Hospital!
Tommy is doing narrations for Texas Instruments
Stew just landed a spot with the Dallas Stars Junior League and continues to rip it up!
Steve & Victor are doing weekly readings for "Newspaper on the Air" for Reading and Radio Resource broadcast on NPR! PLUS a write-up in the Dallas Morning News!
The Eight Spokes
I'm asked a lot from the group, "What is the next Topic?" and "How do you choose?"
I am conducting the meet ups as a cycle, or wheel if you will. There are 8 spokes to the wheel. These spokes are:
Since the group is continually growing, I will throw in a Newbie's night in the middle of the cycle. Although the cycle can begin anywhere, I chose the order because it may seem less daunting and one blends nicely into the next. If you are a new member, I strongly recommend you begin with one of the Newbie's Nights.
Why join? For the same reason I did... to determine if it is feasible and realistic for me to get into this vocation. Steve Scott
Awesome and straight forward which is the kind of "boot in the butt" we newbies need if we are serious. Rick Keeling
Everyone is really warm and friendly. Cliff is great. Yay team! Minh Do
Cliff gave plenty of constructive criticisms, in a non-Simon Cowell way :) He was very kind, detailed, humorous, and even gave examples. It was fun watching everyone read and I really learned a lot. Amy B.
Great source of information about voice acting. Excellent course lay out & a refreshing approach to learning about the world of VO. Victor Carter
Good people, great instructor, loads of fun. There. That's this Meet-up Group in a nutshell. David
This was the most informative and interesting meet-up I have been to. I learned so much and got even more interested in VO than I was when I came. Cliff is an excellent leader and teacher and I look forward to being very active in this group. Jeanne
All members who attend a Meet Up during the months of May, June & July will be eligible to win a copy of Dan's book. It is written in a language the newbie as well seasoned pro can easily understand and more importantly really apply. This book is made for the home-studio voice over artist. At the end of each month a name will be pulled from the RSVP Yes list. There will also be a resident copy available to look through at each Meet Up. THANKS DAN!
A very special Meet Up. The DVA is thrilled to offer an evening of direction, insight and growth with Nazia Chaudhry. You must have attended a Newbie’s Night to attend.
