First gig from v123 since Columbus wandered ashore

Melba Sibrel

Haven't actually booked new client work here since SC (don't think so, anyway) so I'm posting my SC inaugural booking. (what? nearly a year later? sad, eh?)

However what I'm stoked about is that this is actually a publishing/production arm of a church denomination headquartered in my market; I've sent them reels for years trying to get my voice in the door. Finally got in.

Here's the rough audition: an indigenous woman from an Andean village.

John Bigl · **Voice Talent** Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Posts: 905

Done Well

Diane Havens · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 1281

Melba!!!

That was absolutely amazing -- you are one gifted woman. A nuanced, totally credible character. Once in a blue moon the right job with the right seeker will align with the right actor here at V123. Glad it all lined up for you. And the lion will lie down with the lamb.

A warm congrats,

Robert Jadah · **Voice Talent** Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 2627

What delightful irony, Melba...that a local production house foregoes your clear and lovely North American reads, and then hires you to be somebody you're not.

But my oh my, did you ever deliver a performance there.

Major kudos on a brave and wonderful interpretation!

Villazon!

Melba Sibrel · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008, 22:07 (GMT) Post subject:

Aww, shucks. Thanks for your kind words. It was one of those auditions that I thought, "they're either gonna think it rocks, or think it sucks". I actually like those. They interest me. I love irony, too. But ironing, not so much.

I have to correct my initial post a bit -- I just realized I wasn't even premium for 6 months after SC's inception -- so I can't actually lay the blame there. It just was so convenient and comforting to do so. Laughing

Peter Ganim · **Voice Talent** Joined: 17 Jul 2005 Posts: 115

Congratulations, Melba-

That was a marvelous read...I think I know that woman!

You seem pleased - as you should be.

Best-
Peter

Dave DeAndrea · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008, 22:26 (GMT) Post subject:

And I thought your Patricia Heaton impersonation was good... that was really well done, Mel. Congrats!!!

Doug Parks · **Voice Talent** Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 227

Whoa Mel!

That was really good.

Melba Sibrel · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008, 23:28 (GMT) Post subject:

September Day Leach · **Voice Talent** Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 1526

Melba!! Holy Crap! Seriously? SERIOUSLY?? That was amazing! And what a great gain for THEM to have YOU! Very Happy

Scott Pollak · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008, 01:23 (GMT) Post subject:

What else can I possibly add????? Incredible? Amazing? Wonderful? Terrific? Beautiful? Talented?

Yep, yep, yep, yep, yep and yep.

How on EARTH can this only be your FIRST gig since S.C.??????
This MUST be the first audition you've submitted since then~!

2 daumen hoch

Maxine Dunn · **Voice Talent** Joined: 25 Apr 2004 Posts: 675

Melba, you are so absolutely amazing. What a moving and real and incredible true person you are in this read.

I know I've told you that I love your talent as an artist, but this one is off the scale amazing.

Maxine

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Melba Sibrel · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008, 03:32 (GMT) Post subject:

You precious little sugarplums. Don't swell my old head up, though. Won't fit in the studio then. Laughing

(thanks all for the encouragement, though...a wink and nod are sweetness and strength)

Connie Terwilliger · **Voice Talent** Joined: 14 Jul 2003 Posts: 409

I love the script - is indiginous in the 3rd grade vocabulary! You convinced me that it was. Those Bolivians pack a lot of learning in three years!

Melba Sibrel · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008, 05:14 (GMT) Post subject:

Yes, Connie!...I thought exactly the same thing when I saw the audition script. It's a fun challenge to hold your hand out to the listener and say "here, step off the edge and let's suspend ourselves while I tell you a story..."