John Phipps

Highlights

Mellow, friendly, versatile sound from upbeat to comedic to serious, and from narrative to commercial; some pseudo-accents (including British, Southern U.S., New York, for light or comedic character work)

Languages

English, English (North American), English (British)

Accent

British, North American, US Midwest (Chicago, Great Lakes), US New York (New Jersey, Bronx, Brooklyn), US South (Deep South, Dixie, Delta)

Voice Ages

Middle Aged (35-54), Senior (55+)

Special Skills

Animation, Audiobooks, Business, Documentaries, Educational, Internet Video, Podcasting, Radio, Telephone, Television, Videogames

Experience

Audiobook and newspaper reading for the sight-impaired; Corporate script-writing and acting in video training films for audio-visual production house serving divisions of General Motors; Theater cast member in summer stock productions as well as lead role (created by Dick Van Dyke) in "Bye Bye Birdie" and role of Teddy in "Arsenic and Old Lace;" Extensive public speaking, reading, group leadership and teaching in variety of church settings and as team leader-trainer of newspaper copy editors in newsrooms; FM radio announcing and news reading; Longtime performer as singer-songwriter-guitar player and guitar instructor.

Credentials

Education

Voice Coaches -- voice training
Great Lakes Christian College -- course work in theology
Private vocal lessons in singing

Studio

Service Description

Voice over, scriptwriting, copyediting

Testimonials

John Phipps is blest with a beautifully modulated voice and a unique talent. Listeners to The Sight Seer may never see his face, most are blind, but they know his voice. His presentations are direct, interesting, enthusiastic and constructive, with humor when appropriate. His manner of reading descriptions of the scene as he reads a book delights his audience and adds to their interest. He becomes the characters as they appear in the story, bringing them to life. He is charming whether visiting or performing.

The Sight Seer Radio Reading Service, Grand Rapids, Mich., Ruth Van Prooyen program and volunteer coordinator

Voice Over Clients

The Sight Seer Radio Reading Service -- ongoing weekly sessions in its Grand Rapids, MI, studios since Feb. 2009

Payment Terms

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