Coming Soon: Professional Voice Over Demo

These voiceover samples, recorded in my home studio, offer a glimpse into the storytelling approach behind the national English curriculum I created for Timor-Leste for Grades 7–9—designed to support comprehension, engagement, and language learning.

1. Narrative Nonfiction – Global Culture Title: “The Girl with the Colorful Cloth” – A Cultural Snapshot from Timor-Leste
Level: A2–B1

II. Audio Tour – Market Scene Title: “Welcome to the Market– A Guided Walkthrough of a Timorese Market”
Level: A2

III. Short Fiction Title: “The Wind Changed” – A Story Moment for Language Learners
Level: A1–A2

With decades of experience as a performer, storyteller, and educator, I bring a deep passion for language, narrative, and communication to every project. My voice-over work spans documentary narration, e-learning, and character-driven performances, including storytelling and narration for an Academy Award-nominated short documentary. Trained at Voice One Studios, American Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and The California Shakespeare Festival, I’ve built a career rooted in storytelling and performance.

My voice is smoky, warm, and confident, carrying a storyteller’s rhythm that draws listeners in. Whether narrating a compelling documentary, voicing an immersive learning experience, or crafting distinct characters, I deliver performances that are both engaging and authentic. With a background in film, television, radio, and live performance, along with experience as a public speaking and storytelling coach and international educator, I know how to connect with an audience and create meaningful experiences through voice. Working from a broadcast-quality home studio, I bring professional-grade recordings to every project—ready to elevate your story with clarity, depth, and emotion.

Your story deserves the right voice. Let’s work together to bring it to life.

Richard’s Performance Resume

Voice-Over & Narration Credits

E-Learning - "Learn English with Jacinta and Friends" – Companion Audio featuring stories, vocabulary, dialogues, chants, and pronunciation for a Grade 7 English language textbook for the Ministry of Education in Timor-Leste.
- Explainer Videos – E-learning YouTube channel for Timor-Leste English teachers.
- "American English" – Recordings for the U.S. Department of State’s E-Learning platform.

Film

- "When We Were Bullies" – Voice-over and on-screen performance for Academy Award-nominated short documentary (Jay Rosenblatt, Director).
- "The Smell of Burning Ants" – Voice-over for fictional film (Jay Rosenblatt, Director).
- "Darkness at Noon" – Voice-over for documentary (Jay Rosenblatt, Director).
- "Two to Tango" – Voice-over for dramatic film (Brett Simon, Director).

Radio

- "The Story of Jet" – Principal charactervoice for National Public Radio drama production (William Drummond, Director).                                                  -"Falling in Darkness"–Principal character voice for National Public Radio drama production (William Drummond, Director)

Film, TV and Commercial Acting Credits

- "Patch Adams"– Psychiatric ward patient                                                                              - "7 Wonders of the Industrial World" BBC production– Brakeman - "Unsolved Mysteries Timothy (Principal Actor)                                                                          - "Guinness Stout"  principal + stunt (Commercial)

Theatre & Storytelling Credits

Shotgun Players – Over 15 production credits. Notable productions include:   “Edmond”—David Mamet, “A Merchant of Venice” —William Shakespeare, "Uncle Vanya"—Anton Chekov, "Faustus"—Christopher Marlow, "The Lover"—Harold Pinter                                                                                                                      -Marin Theatre Company "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"                                                             -Shakespeare at Stinton "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged"                                      -Berkeley Repertory Theatre "Journey to the West" understudy
- Porchlight Storytelling – Featured storyteller for mainstage performance + winner of two story slams                                                                                                                                                                - Collaborations with the U.S. Department of State’s English Language Programs, combining storytelling with education.                                                                                                                             - "The Origins of the Trojan War"--featured storyteller sponsored by the U.S. Fulbright program at the gates of Troy (Hisarlik, Turkey)

Training

- Voice Over –Voice One Studios, San Francisco.
- Voice Training – American Conservatory Theatre, California Shakespeare Festival, Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
- General Acting – American Conservatory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, University of Wisconsin, Madison and more                                                                                                               - Storytelling–Ben Haggarty, England and Clare Murphy Ireland

Home Studio

- Microphone: Rode NT1 5th Generation Condenser Mic
- Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett G4
- Software: Twisted Wave Recording Software
- Computer: MacBook Air M-4
- Acoustically treated recording space