LEADS AND READS - WEEK OF 2/18 TO 2/24

David Oxford · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 505

Colin:

I knew there was another reason, among the many, that I like you - you're a Nutmegger! (I'm a transplanted Nutmegger.)

I don't have any point of reference regarding the "Antique Mile" of which David speaks, since I'm not a CT native...but I can tell you in the 3.5 years since we've been here, I've absolutely loved our sightseeing trips up on Rt. 7 and throughout the Northwest corner. That entire area, as well as the eastern portion of NY state is just gorgeous.

David:

Are you still doing anything with your music?

OK, well, I think we've all sufficiently hijacked the thread now!!

Laughing

David

David Bosco · **Voice Talent** Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 281

I tried a Character Voice today. Here are the instructions:

A Pest Control company is looking for the character voice for the cat 8 :30 TV spots.

We are looking for a younger higher pitched/ squeaky, cartoon tone with a snappy, fun, enthusiastic read. Please look at the storyboard and read with enthusiasm and fun.

We are not looking for deep, scary or slow.

What I came up with is a kind of Edith Bunker/Curly (3 Stooges) Do you think this is what they had in mind? Anybody else try this one?

David Oxford · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 505

Erik Sheppard · **Voice Talent** Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 1317

That was great David.

It pained me to delete that one because of the budget but I only have a few characters in my repertoire and they wouldn't work for this.

I have to say your first read was the best. Good luck.

Jacob Keebler · **Voice Talent** Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 329

Nice David! Cool

David Bosco · **Voice Talent** Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 281

David, Jacob, Eric:

Thanks, guys. I'm not sure why a cat would have a squeaky, excited voice, but if that's what they wanted........

Wouldn't the 'Nyuck, Nyucks' infringe on a copyright?

David, go ahead and post. You never know what will work for them. Mine could be way off.

Erik Sheppard · **Voice Talent** Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 1317

When they originally posted, I was thinking of a deep nonchalant kind of thing. I guess a voice of Garfield type read.

Maybe they got too many of those.

Deby Cedars · **Voice Talent** Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 1482

I guess they were only looking for boy ants Crying or Very sad

Don't they know I can do boy cats too!!!!

David Oxford · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 505

James Lorenz · **Voice Talent** Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 254

David Bosco · **Voice Talent** Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 281

David Oxford:

There you go! Your audition on the Pest Control rated better than mine did. Shocked

Oops! I promised not to mention ratings any more.

Scott Pollak · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008, 17:20 (GMT) Post subject:

I passed on all the comic book Ant and Cat characters because:

a) my cartoony voice repertoire is pretty meager and
b) I had my suspicions about such a huge budget, despite Vic's assertions

I listened with envy to the "Alaska Inside Passage" reads that Travis and others gave on last week's thread and lo and behold the lead FINALLY showed up in my inbox today, a week later, with all of 3 slots left to submit. Seeing as how these folks apparently listen to 100% of auditions submitted, I submitted the attached.

David Bosco · **Voice Talent** Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 281

Scott:

A fine delivery on Alaska. I submitted mine last week, fairly early in the count of 100. Some must have been opened due to a rating average of 3.8 being posted, but mine's not been opened yet. Would you let me know if yours gets opened?

I was also skeptical about the $3000 price on eight :30s for the Pest Control Cat Character job. Legit offer or just looking for a lot of auditions? They kept changing the description too. I dunno.....

David Oxford · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 505

David Oxford · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 505