High society character

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

Since I have had a bit more time to audition at Voices, I have landed two gigs there (well, one, an audiobook, is still in rate negotiation, and could easily slip away).

And this was a fun one at that. Direction was "1950's style black and white video presentation using some stock footage of ladies dressed up in the high end fashions of the 40's and 50's. The voice needs to have an articulate, high society sound with some driving energy to it."

All neatly wrapped in under 24 hours. Love those.

Michael J. Schoen · **Voice Talent** Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 198

I believe you nailed it, dahling!

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

good for you Diane !!!

betcha you were fully engaged in your role all decked out in a poodle skirt, saddle shoes, and cat eye glasses .. mmmm, spiffy

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

Thanks so very much, gentlemen, for the kind words.

However, John, my dear man, heavens no! I would never be seen in such plebeian attire! I had just enough time to throw this little outfit together before recording, with scant time to do up my hair properly -- ah, me!

But, one does have to look presentable for one's public, doesn't one?

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

whatta hottie

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

Daine, that was spot on perfect. It's a good feeling when you know you have it right.

...Pearls! Pearls! Pearls!...

Priceless. Wink

Lee Gordon · **Voice Talent** Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 1549

Very nice! It has a certain Angela Lansbury vibe.

Jason Bishop · **Voice Talent** Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 59

That WAS awesome Diane!

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

I loved it! Think I remember the audition come through my in box.

Congrats...

Lori Furth · **Voice Talent** Joined: 05 May 2004 Posts: 226

Diane

That was wonderful! Congrats! You definitely conjured up the woman in your graphic to my ears!

Kudos! Smile

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

Thank you, all -- your words mean much to me.

And Lori, I'm glad you said that, because to get into a character I try to visualize her completely in order to physicalize her. Short of actually getting into costume, that does help.