DAVID MENASHE
San Francisco, California, United States
Highlights
International sound with a smooth, relaxed delivery. Originally from the UK and have lived in the US for 20 years. My accent is now more American than British but I'm comfortable performing in either. I have mastered most regional British dialects and a few American ones too.
Languages
English, English (North American), English (British), English (Irish), English (Scottish)
Accents
Mastered virtually all regional British accents (RP, North and Sarf London, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham, Leeds, West Country,) Northern and Southern Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Russian, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch, Arabic, Persian, Israeli, Australian, New Zealand, South African, Indian, Southern US, Brooklyn, Filipino, Japanese, Jamaican, Brazilian.
Ages
Young Adult, Middle Aged, Senior
Special Skills
Cartoons, Movie Trailers, Documentaries, Business, Educational, Radio, Telephone, Videogames, Podcasting, Television, Internet
Experience
Interned, taught and assisted in casting for many years at the top Voice Over school in the US, Voice One. I've done voice over jobs for corporate training, radio and television commercials, podcasts, e-learning modules, ESL programs, video games, mobile phone applications, and trade show presentations.
Doing some directing these days and have been used by Sega as a dialect consultant for their video games.
As you'd expect from an actor who has been in the business for a few years, I know my range and only submits for jobs I feel I'm right for. I understand the value of a true professional and conduct my business with the idea that I'm not happy, until the client is.
As a child, I yearned to be a soccer commentator. In 2006 this dream came true. Cisco used me as a commentator for a trade show presentation related to the World Cup in Germany.
Credentials
Education
Dozens of acting and voice-over classes over the past 10 years. I still take at least two classes every quarter.
Studied Dialects with one of the top phonetics and dialect coaches in America, Doug Honorof of Yale School of Drama and Tisch NYU.
Studied the Meisner Technique with Sandy Meisner's last protege, Jim Jarrett.
Studio
Microphone
JZ Black Hole SE (BH1) , Rode NT2, Sennheiser E835, AKG C414, AT835B, AT4050 CM5,
Computer & Software
Mac G5 running Logic Pro Audio (as well as many other audio applications)
Delivery Methods
MP3, AIFF, CD-ROM, FTP, Hand-off in person (especially if you live in Hawaii)
Turnaround Time
Sometimes within a couple of hours and usually within 24. Depends on length and complexity of script
Service Description
A well-trained and highly skilled actor with close to a decade in the business. Complete audio production available.
Unlike many folks on voices.com, I may not be able to turn your project around in one hour. While some may say that's a serious disadvantage, many clients understand that waiting a day is often worth it. After all, there's a reason I'm busy - I'm not waiting for my phone to ring, I'm working!
Testimonials
Stars Agency
David is a reliable, smart talent with a good sense of teamwork.
Nate Tico - Talent Agent.
Feb 2008
Rosemary Medeiros, Actress
Dave is one of the hardest working talents. He has a heart of gold and is willing to help all his fellow actors and peers. He is very knowledgable about the business and has talent galore, a great sounding voice and a great human spirit. Great Voice talent and actor. Dave also is very loyal. Hire this man!!!!
July 2008
Teak Motion Visuals
David was hired to do a comcast welcome video. He brought something to every take. He was directable and easy to work with.
Dave Laden.
October 2006
Aptax Systems LLC
I liked working with Dave. A good man with a great work ethic, and he is built like a milk truck.
Jay Gunderson, CEO.
July 2007
Emily Jordan, Actress
David is the consummate professional. He is a constant resource of mine for advice and guidance in the acting profession due to his breadth of experience in the commercial acting field. I find him to be reliable, friendly, down-to-earth and always happy to help out his fellow actors. His energy and enthusiasm are infectious and his ability with dialects is truly enviable.
May 2008
Michael Gallant, Yahoo
I can recommend Dave without reservation. He works effectively and productively, always planning the steps necessary to achieve his objectives. He has the ability to communicate requirements clearly and diplomatically, and a willingness to expand his knowledge as needed to get the job done. I think he was particularly effective in managing people because he demonstrates integrity, personally and professionally. He brings a lot of value to his work, whatever tasks he takes on.
Michael Gallant. Product Manager, Yahoo!
May 2007
Kari Wishingrad, Actress
David is an organized and professional Voice Over Talent. He is generous sharing his expertise, knowledge and skills with others in the industry. He continues to expand his studies and is dedicated to perfecting his craft.
May 2008
Client List
Partial List: Cisco, Chevron, Oracle, Webex, Abbott Labs, Intel, Radisson Hotels, Microsoft, Yahoo, BEA Systems, HP, Bechtel, Sega, DynEd International, Peoplesoft, Comcast, Primedia, Anritsu, Donnerwood Media, Jack Morton Productions, EA, Pulse Entertainment, Fleet Gazelle, Invision, JFSF, Jakfit, Weebank, Crackle.com, ELT, Umigo Racing, YOUR COMPANY HERE...Payment Terms
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