James Reel

Overview

My natural approach is a conversational demeanor in a light baritone, leaning much more toward emoting storyteller rather than monotonous news reader (although I am capable of the latter). I excel at confident, informed, engaging voicing for audio books, documentaries, and instructional/informational projects. I can sound straightforward and professional without being stiff, which is ideal for corporate, industrial, business and instructional narration. I can also do hard-sell all-caps excitement when required. I have particular ease with pronouncing words in most of the European languages (with training in French and a background in classical-music radio), so I'm an ideal choice for any project involving western culture or history.

Service Description

I'm an accessible professional who always starts with a solid read, but knows how (and why!) to take direction. Brief scripts can be turned around in 24 hours.

Experience

A radio professional who reaches well beyond the standard "announcer" voice, my default setting is that of a personable storyteller, but I can also generate formal, hard-sell and character work. I have a great facility with the European languages, and am noted for crisp enunciation and, where appropriate, an ironic tone. Credits include Arizona Public Media, Flandrau Planetarium, Invisible Theatre, Arizona Cultural Forum, True Concord, Carondelet Health Services.

Client List

Carondelet Health Services
Flandrau Planetarium
Arizona Public Media
Arizona Cultural Forum

Education

B.A. 1979, University of Arizona, with minor in Radio-TV
MLS 1980, University of Arizona

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