O Z

Think "OZ"; as in "...pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!". With a resonant voice in the lower registers, OZ has done many business, technical, and sales presentations to small audiences of up to 31 people. OZ worked for director the late Ezra Stone as Stage Manager. This was at a large 3-day corporate awards ceremony in Toronto, where OZ worked with singer Ann Murray's crew, announced Ms. Murray, and made the on-stage presentation of a rose bouquet to Ann. OZ's voice is said to be smooth with a slight edge. With expressive and broad intonation, OZ works well with narration, "Audio Books", and professional presentations. His voice works particularly well in broadcast media; the microphone seems to like OZ's voice. OZ's original home was New Haven County, Connecticut. New Haven has long been considered to have the most un-accented speech in the country. While OZ's native voice is dialect-neutral and "corporate", he can affect an easy-going "earthy" personality, as well as a friendly neighbor.