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Meet Abby Elvidge

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Straight to Audio Productions is pleased to welcome Abby Elvidge back to our studio in St. George. Abby played the role of Nadine in Gadzooks! A Comically Quirky Audio Book which is a 2015 Audie Finalist in the Original Work Category. Abby did such a great job we wanted to work with her again! In addition to a wonderful narration style, Abby is smart, easy-going and fun to work with. Abby describes herself as an actress-turned-Paleobotanist-turned Voice Actor. Abby has a wide range of narration credits many of which are recorded in her new custom recording studio in Illinois. Most recently, Abby narrated the bestseller, GRUNT: The Curious Science of Humans at War by Mary Roach. The audiobook received rave reviews, even from the author. “I won the vocal-cord lottery when Abby Elvidge took an interest in narrating GRUNT, ” says Roach. “She is perfect for the project: energetic, friendly, and right on the mark with her tone and inflection.” Abby also ...

Meet Eric Comeau

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Straight to Audio Productions is kicking off production of Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book with narrator Eric Michael Comeau. Eric is playing the role of Skitters, a snarky cat who is the wrap-around narrator of the story. Eric's unique voice and funny rendition of Skitters makes him the perfect actor to play this role. Originally from the New England area, Eric brings a wealth of acting experience to this project. Eric's background includes New Hampshire College Theater, Boston Stand-Up Comedy, video production, commercial voice work, big band singer, and theater management. Eric's other work entails working in investor relations, serving as a rare book dealer, and working as an oil field truck driver. Stay tuned for details on the 2018 release of Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book featuring the narration work of Eric Michael Comeau.   

We're rolling!

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Production is underway for Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book by Adele Park.  Stay tuned for details about the 2018 release of Splat!

Meet Sherri Aldred

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Straight to Audio Productions is pleased to welcome Sherri Schatz Aldred to our circle of actors. Sherri got an early start on her acting career when she was just five years old. Her first voice-over was a blurb for Suave shampoo: “Suave does what theirs does for a lot less!” Sherri's first grade teacher also picked up on her acting skills, telling her mother she enjoyed the plays Sherri put on at school every day. Fast forward many years and now Sherri is still acting. Straight to Audio Productions hired Sherri to work on Yikes! Another Quirky Audio Book . She will also perform some audio duties for Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book. Sheri has a warm voice, naturally set in the lower register. She is easy to direct and has the best annunciation. Working with Sherri is truly a pleasure! In addition to her work at Straight to Audio Productions, Sherri also does voice-overs for DG Films and Lifestar of St. George. Sherri's audio background includes a si...

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Author Interview with Janet Coursey

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I recently had the opportunity to do a Q & A with Janet Coursey, author of The Secrets of Time available now on Amazon.com  https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Time-Janet-Coursey/dp/1886726124/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1488234478&sr=1-1&keywords=the+secrets+of+time+by+janet+cours ey. It's always great to find out a little more about how creative people think and work.  Here now are some thoughts from Janet.   Question:  In The Secrets of Time, Sara, the main character, eventually comes across some letters hidden in a Grandfather clock.  Please explain how the letters tie in with some of the social issues of our time: Janet:  We live in a time where we point fingers, where we close people out, where we assume. I wanted to show that we need to stop that way of thinking,  that we could at any given moment fall from grace our self and need acceptance from the people we love. But as my story demonstrates, it takes courag...