Chris Laning
Newark, DE, United States
Highlights
Chris has a friendly, male, "Average Joe", American, guy next door kind of voice. It’s comfortable, familiar, engaging, and reassuring. He is confident, but not cocky, and is truly genuine. Perfect for fresh radio and tv ads, podcasts, educational and instructional internet videos, and even documentaries. If you are looking for an energetic telephone or voice mail system voice, his unique voice characteristics will shine that welcoming smile right through. With a voice that is comfortable in a range from teen, to young adult to middle age, his voice lends itself to all kinds of purposes. Chris Laning's theatre background (as both an actor, director, and founder of several community theatre organizations) allows him to bring a wide range of characters to the voices you seek. Whether you are looking for a guy from New York or Philadelphia, a redneck, hillybilly, or Cowboy, or even a comical character of a variety of accents, see what Chris can do for you. But wait, there is more. Chris has also written a variety of scripts for radio ads, hosted a NASCAR radio show, produced a local radio show for the DARE program, and wrote and produced multiple podcasts, ranging from national podcasts on community theatre to a children's audio drama podcast. This makes Chris Laning a great partner for your podcast, commercial, or even promo project. A NASCAR fan, old time radio lover, tech geek, theatre buff, major Disney freak, and a political junkie, Chris just might have the knowledge and passion you are looking for in your project. Check out Chris's demos and then contact him today for a customized demo for you project!
Languages
English, English (North American)
Accents
New York (including Bronx and Brooklyn), North American English, American, US, southern (genuine Virginia or North Carolina), Southern character (hillbilly, cowboy, redneck, NASCAR driver)
Ages
Child, Teen, Young Adult
Special Skills
Documentaries, Business, Educational, Radio, Telephone, Podcasting, Television, Internet
Experience
"Track Talk" (Host/Producer) - WNJC Radio. Show included interviews, listener calls, information, and fun interactive talk. Also wrote and produced commercials for various show sponsors, as well as promos for the show.
"AACTFest Update" (Host/Producer) - Podcast for the American Association of Community Theatre promoting their 2007 and 2009 national festivals. Included interviews, news, and information
"Your Neighborhood Stage" (Producer/Co-Host) - National podcast on Community Theatre. Included interviews, news, information segments, and fun and entertaining talk.
Credentials
Education
B.A. Communications/Computer Science
A.A. Theatre
Studio
Microphone
Blue Yeti, Samson C05, Samson Q7, Shure SM58
Computer & Software
PC running Sony Audio Studio, Audacity, and other programs.
Special Equipment
Skype, Focusrite Trackmater Pro, Zoom H4 Portable Digital recorder.
Delivery Methods
Internet (FTP/Email/Voices.com download) or overnighted CD.
Turnaround Time
24 hours for short projects. 72 hours for longer projects.
Service Description
Straight or character voice overs. Audio production. Phone and voicemail prompt recording. Creative writing of the project scripts.Podcast or other project production and development.
Testimonials
Main Street Travel Company
Quick & Efficient. AWESOME job for my phone systems! Very happy and will use him again in the future! Thanks! - Jana Smith (owner)
Client List
Main Street Travel CompanyAmerican Association of Community Theatre
Pennoni Associates
Payment Terms
Hire Chris for voice over work. Payment is made through Voices.com SurePay, an escrow service that guarantees your work is done to your satisfaction. Send payment securely by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal through Voices.com then download your files from the website.
