VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

dMichaelb · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:00 pm Post subject: Hi!

I've been lurking so long, it feels strange to actually say "Hi". It seems as if I already know so many of you.

By way of introduction, I'm a NY-based actor who's been fortunate enough to have acted in Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, what seem like countless off-off Broadway and regional shows, and in film and on television. (Some of you of a certain relatively youthful age may recall me as the leacherous doctor in some MTV promos in which I prescribed "MTV" to young Buddy.)

Recent health (spinal) setbacks have left theater work essentially behind me and have me looking at voice acting as a positive, creative outlet. So, as one proverbial door closes, I await what is beyond the new door that will hopefully open.

...and, to paraphrase Deirdre's "Welcome Aboard" e-mail, I'm ready to "join the party"!

In fact, looking forward to it!
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--Michael

D. Michael Berkowitz
800/965-9672

"... in this life you can either be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.
Well, I was smart for a long time. I prefer pleasant. You may quote me."
- Mary Chase ("Harvey")

Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:07 pm Post subject:

welcome aboard! We're a wacky bunch. But stick around, we'll grow on ya. Like algae.
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melissa eX · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:43 pm Post subject:

Yep.

But if you've been lurking that long, you already know that.

Welcome aboard! NYC area here too.

imaginator · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:12 am Post subject:

you already know us and you're still willing to talk to us????

man, whatta friend!
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rowell gormon
www.voices2go.com
"Mr. Warm & Friendly Voice...with Character!"
Rowell Gormon's Clogged Blog - http://voices2go.com/blog

Moe Egan · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 3:38 am Post subject:

Hi Michael!

Welcome out of lurk mode Laugh

and into the dolphin pool.
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Moe Egan
i want to be the voice in your head.
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voicy1stef · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 4:15 am Post subject:

Hi Michael,

Welcome to the gang! Why not post your website addy, so we can have a peek.

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Intuit and do it!

British-American voice artist based in England for the past umpteen years. I say, has it really been that long!

http://www.stefsvoice4u.co.uk
Podcast: Positive Affirmations and Audio Stories, on iTunes, Spotify etc.

bobsouer · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:25 am Post subject:

Michael,

Welcome to the VO-BB.
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Be well,
Bob Souer (just think of lemons)
The second nicest guy in voiceover.
+1-724-613-2749
Source Connect, phone patch, pony express

Bruce · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:12 am Post subject:

I'll beat Michael to listing his demo link: http://dmichaelb.com/index.html?

His "potpourri" demo plays automatically when you go to the site.

Good stuff there sir! Theater peeps make great VO peeps. Welcome aboard.

B
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I'm not a Zoo, but over the years I've played one on radio/TV. .

KaraEdwards · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:03 am Post subject:

Hi Michael!

Welcome!
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voicy1stef · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:08 am Post subject:

Nice demo! I like the bit about 'son, i would have fired you years ago, but your mother wouldn't let me.' ha-ha!

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Intuit and do it!

British-American voice artist based in England for the past umpteen years. I say, has it really been that long!

http://www.stefsvoice4u.co.uk
Podcast: Positive Affirmations and Audio Stories, on iTunes, Spotify etc.

dMichaelb · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:07 am Post subject:

Wow, you folks are awesome! Don’t know why I didn’t dive into the pool earlier. (After all, it’s “dolphins only,” right?)

Collectively, you’re also scarily sharp and very QUICK! I hadn’t initially posted my website only because I’m in the process of designing a separate, voiceover-only one that will (hopefully) be up in a few weeks.

Thanks, Stef, for enjoying the cut from my favorite radio commercial, written, directed and produced years ago by Jim Giberti at The Imagination Company in Bethel, Vermont.

And thanks to all for making a newbie feel welcome!
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--Michael

D. Michael Berkowitz
800/965-9672

"... in this life you can either be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.
Well, I was smart for a long time. I prefer pleasant. You may quote me."
- Mary Chase ("Harvey")

Bailey · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: Hi!

Gp · Guest

Window of opportunity?? Ahh crap!!

bobsouer · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 1:52 pm Post subject:

Greg,

You mean you've been using a chainsaw?
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Be well,
Bob Souer (just think of lemons)
The second nicest guy in voiceover.
+1-724-613-2749
Source Connect, phone patch, pony express

imaginator · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:23 pm Post subject:

doors? windows? ...and here i've been wasting all these years, standing by the fireplace, laying a finger aside of my nose and giving a nod...
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rowell gormon
www.voices2go.com
"Mr. Warm & Friendly Voice...with Character!"
Rowell Gormon's Clogged Blog - http://voices2go.com/blog