The Everyman's Voice

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The Everyman's Voice |

I recently had the privilege of narrating the Resiliency lesson for all 6-12th grade students of Pinellas County Schools. This was recorded at the district’s administration building and edited by district staff.

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Meet RyanRyan is a voice actor, stage/screen actor, singer and believes he can dance when given copious amounts of coaching. Ryan has completed several voice over jobs, including narrating a Spotify ad, narrating multiple internet ads, and has voiced a VR app character and internet video and video game characters, with client satisfaction at the forefront of his work. He’s also recently completed his second audiobook for a client on ACX (March 2021). In addition, Ryan has performed in over 30 stage productions, professional and voluntary; appeared in multiple video commercial spots; performed in multiple concert events; and currently serves on the Board of Directors of ThinkTank Theatre for Young Audiences in Tampa, Florida.Ryan specializes in character voicing, eLearning videos, medical/technical tutorial narration, documentary/learning series narration, audiobooks, commercial advertisements, and on-hold messages. Ryan takes pride in bringing each project to life - to engage the listener/viewer, tell them a story, and ensure they connect with the content. He also performs in solo/group concert events, acapella groups, straight plays, musical theatre productions, and improvisational acts.Ryan is a dedicated educator, working in special education and substance abuse prevention for over 15 years. His experience ranges from substitute teacher to supervisor of special education programming. In addition, he has extensive experience providing professional development and technical assistance to large and small groups alike. Ryan is incredibly passionate about supporting youth and adults to help all achieve meaningful outcomes!Ryan has been a student of John Burr, author of The Voice Over Actor’s Handbook, and over 40 years of industry experience since June 2020. Mr. Burr describes Ryan’s voice as “an everyman’s voice, a voice people want to hear.” He adds that Ryan is directable, a quick learner, and a joy to work with. Ryan continues remote and in-person lessons and coaching consultations with Mr. Burr.Ryan is an avid sports fan, loves the outdoors and anything that involves hiking or the ocean, and tries to catch every SpaceX launch webcast. He is a Marvel movie and Star Wars fanatic, watches a borderline-unhealthy amount of documentaries, and loves snapping iPhone pictures of the incredible sunsets here on Florida’s Gulf Coast. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida with his wonderful girlfriend Katherine, her son Jonah, and their dog, Teddy.

As heard on Spotify and Audible

Hi there—thanks for stopping by! I'm a stage and voice actor, singer, and dancer...ish. I bring over ten years of professional acting and singing experience and nearly 20 years of experience in public education. My portfolio of work has allowed me to sharpen my skills and create products that hit their target - resulting in increased traffic, engagement, and clicks. My voice-over work history includes narrating multiple ads for streaming services, social media ads and reels, and tutorial videos. I have narrated two audiobooks and voiced numerous characters for apps, internet videos, and video games.

From my home studio in Largo, Florida, I specialize in bringing your projects to life without overcomplicating things. You can expect a low-pressure, transparent, and productive partnership with a fast turn-around —I wouldn't have it any other way. I am available when you need me and am happy to schedule in-person meetings, phone chats, or virtual calls. And yes, you can even text me if that’s more your speed.

Whether it's voicing a zany character for your new children's series, developing and voicing social media ads highlighting your products or services, narrating the explainer video you'll be showing your staff, singing your business jingle, engaging investors in a sizzle reel illustrating your business idea, or bringing intentional charm to your phone tree/messages on hold, I take pride in ensuring 100% satisfaction in every project.

Feel free to check out the "News and Reviews" tab above to see what my clients and critics are saying. You can also visit the "Business Services" tab to better understand your project’s possibilities. Whatever your needs, let's work together and make something beautiful.

Education:

2022-2023 - V.O. Technique and Production with Erica Cain

2021 - V.O. Marketing Fundamentals with Erica Cain

2021 - Audio Recording and Editing with Joel Matson

2020-2022 - John Burr Enterprises - V.O. Character, Commercial, Narration, E-Learning, Medical/Technical Narration, On-Hold Messages

2012 - M.Ed., Educational Leadership - University of South Florida

2005 - B.A., Special Education / Minor, Acting - Purdue University

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Hi, I’m Teddy. You should hire my dad!