Anneliese Rennie
Audible narrator with over 80 books to my credit, mostly Sci Fi, Romance, Thriller and Non-Fiction of all types. Former NPR PBS FM radio host/announcer in a major media market. Warm mezzo female voice. Often compared to: Kathleen Turner, Jamie Lee Curtis.
I have recorded commercials, industrials, narrations, training videos, internet videos, tv projects, educational scripts, IVR prompts, on-hold messages, tutorials, e-learning projects, audiobooks, promos, and telephony projects.
Voice type has been described as authoritative, bawdy,snarky, friendly, genuine, authentic, believable, girl next door, high energy, compassionate, soft sell, hard sell, sincere, corporate, business like, relatable, sophisticated, knowledgeable, professional, urgent, and educational.
Home includes a husband shaped person, 2 cats, volunteerism and an active online gaming presence.
Formation
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Sean Pratt – Non-fiction narration, acting for audiobooks
AT Chandler – Fiction Narration, Compelling Storytelling
Carol Monda – Fiction Narration, Character Development
BA, Wayne State University – script analysis, beginning acting
MFA, University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music (mezzo-soprano)
30 years of classical vocal training/coaching including James Conlon, Paris Opera, Steve Smith, Houston Grand Opera, Chicago Opera Theater (various), Aspen Music Festival (various coaches) Roles include: Dorabella, Carmen, Nicklausse, Zerlina, Octavian, Despina, Dido, Siebel
Expérience
I offer authoritative, bawdy to elegant and sometimes "snarky" voiceovers in a friendly, consistent, and enthusiastic manner. Commitment to your satisfaction is my topmost priority and everything from turnaround time to inflection is absolutely negotiable. I am also available for directed sessions via Skype and phone patch.
An opera career in my background, I can also sing in pop/rock, jazz, Broadway and classical styles.
WRCJ/WTVS
ACX/Audible
Cleis Press
NYU Press
Findaway Voices
Window Blind Outlet
AUDIOBOOKS:
NON FICTION
The Ultimate Guide to Kink: BDSM, Role Play and the Erotic Edge By Tristan Taormino/ ACX
Analyze People: How to Analyze People … By Nathan Newman,Sarah Faulkner / ACX
Growing Marijuana: A QuickStart Indoor and Outdoor Grower's Guide… by G. Keller, R. Moore / ACX
How to Edit Your Credit Issues: A Powerful Strategy…By T. Ray Greer / ACX
Francesco Clemente: Between Citation and Satire By James Cahill | ACX
Submissive Training: Transform Your Sex Life By Christian Oberg | ACX
FICTION
Triple Shot of Unnatural Nature by Tonia Brown/ ACX
A Lady's Powerful Duke by Matilda Hart/ ACX
As Ashley Holt:
FICTION
Starblind: Starblind, Book 1 By D. T. Dyllin/ ACX
Parallax: Starblind #2 By D. T. Dyllin/ ACX
He Gave Me Barn Cats By Maria Santomasso-Hyde/ ACX
A Question of Boundaries: A Question Of..., Book 1 By Sandy Bruney/ACX
A Question of Loyalty: A Question Of..., Book 2 By Sandy Bruney/ACX
A Question of Time: A Question Of..., Book 3 By Sandy Bruney/ACX
RADIO: On air host morning/drivetime fill in on WRCJ-FM, also host/producer of "The Voice of Michigan Opera Theater" a live broadcast show of performances at the Detroit Opera House.
TELEVISION:promos, bumpers and spots for the Parent PBS station WTVS-Detroit.
Particularités
Languages: English, German, French, Italian (read/write/speak) Latin, Spanish, Russian, Czech, (sung) Hungarian (phonetic)
I have a background in opera and can present in English, Italian, German, French, Latin.
With this background in the performing arts and opera, I can sing as well as do some accents. Jazz, pop/rock, folk, Broadway and classical.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
I am seasoned radio producer (12+ years exp) and can provide production music and sound effects to create a finished world-class product.