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Auditions Welcome from NYC Area Residents
Job Title: Narrator
Click Here to contact Kathy Gormley
Location: New York
Description:
Recorded Books does all of its recording in our studio in New York City. We chose New York for the large and talented professional acting community that lives and works there. Recording unabridged audio books usually takes between 20 and 30 hours in the studio; we do it in two-hour sessions spread out over several weeks' time. Because of this we must limit ourselves to narrators who live close enough to easily commute to us. We are unable to bring actors to town for the purpose of recording.
Most commercial audio enterprises record in professional studios. We choose to keep our productions in-house. Some audio publishers use freelancers, but by and large they are looking for professional performers who have their own studios. Each audio publisher will have a different procedure for auditioning new talent (if they accept submissions at all).
If you live in the New York City area within easy commuting distance to Manhattan, you may prepare an audition for consideration. We will send you an acknowledgement when we receive your audition. If your audition interests us we will contact you about coming to the studio for an in-house audition. Please understand that this process can take many months.
Choose a five minute selection (2-3 pages) from a modern novel (less than ten years old) in which you feel well cast as the "voice" of the book. Include a bit of dialogue. If you would like, choose a five minute piece from a history or other non-fiction title as well. Don't choose a children's book, a classic, or poetry. Please do not send a copy of your voiceover tape. You can record your selections on home equipment - as long as your audition is audible, the quality of the recording doesn't matter. Also, put the audition on a cassette or CD that you don't want back. No submissions will be returned.
More than beautiful voices, we are looking for storytellers -- readers who can bring all of the characters to life, making it sound more like a tale spontaneously being told, not like a book being read. Different voices and characterizations add a lot of entertainment to an audio book, but a little goes a long way. Often, a "suggestion" of character is all that it takes.
If you want to do a little preparation (and it is recommended), Recorded Books audiobooks can be found in many public libraries. If you are not already an audio book listener, it�s a good idea to listen to a sampling of one or more before recording your submission. It will give you a better idea of the high caliber of reader we are looking for. You might also discover something about the nature of your performance if you listen to your reading when you are done. Don't worry about noises in the background or any errors. We just want to hear your voice! Don�t forget to put your name, address (both street and email) and phone number on your cassette or CD.
Remember - though you don�t need to be a professional actor to submit an audition, nearly all of our narrators are trained and practicing performers. Even among the professionals, competition for our very few jobs is extremely high.
Send your submissions to:
K. GormleyOr to email Kathy Gormley Click Here
Recorded Books Productions
826 Broadway - 10th Floor
New York, New York 10003
And thank you for your interest in Recorded Books!
