Vibrant Voices

This is a happy me with my husband as we celebrated another arrival in Germany.. Having lived overseas for 30 years, we feel at home in Europe and are always excited to revisit our friends there.

Why work with me?

1. I will complete your project on time.
2. I will follow your directions.
3. I will give you an honest estimate of my timeline.

Brief Resumé

I started acting and singing at a very young age and continued throughout high school, college, summer stock and entertaining with military groups in Kansas and in Germany. I've directed choruses and musicals in Germany, Turkey, and Cuba. I've performed on stage, on television and radio. My degrees include a BME, Masters, and EDS. I was trained in Voice Over by Such a Voice.

I love engaging people through story-telling, and have volunteered in numerous community organizations where person to person skills were essential to success.

My spare time is happily spent with family and friends traveling, doing a variety of sports (kayaking, swimming, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, playing pickleball and hiking), acting, singing, reading, baking, and doing handicrafts. My church and volunteer actiivities also keep me busy. Fix me a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup and I'm a happy camper.

Descriptors of my voice

• Versatile
• Warm
• Articulate
• Extensive emotional and vocal range
• Compassionate
• Disciplined
• Energetic
• Optimistic

My voice can be described as versatile and warm, with an ability to adapt to various contexts and convey a sense of comfort and friendliness. It is articulate, ensuring clear and precise communication that can be easily understood by listeners. My vocal range is extensive, allowing me to express a wide array of emotions effectively, from empathy and compassion to enthusiasm and optimism.

Furthermore, my voice carries a disciplined tone, reflecting a commitment to professionalism and consistency. It is energetic, able to captivate and engage audiences with an infectious vibrancy. Overall, my voice embodies a blend of compassion and optimism, creating a positive and encouraging listening experience.

Experience

• At age 3, created stories {playing all of the characters} instead of napping
• Between ages 6 and 10, sang for weddings, funerals, family celebrations and on radio and television
• Starred in Musicals throughout high school, college, and beyond
• Summer stock in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Member of “On Corps” representing the military in many venues in Kansas
• Leading Roles in Theater productions at Ft. Riley, Kansas
• Entertained troops on the East/West German Border
• Starred in numerous shows at Roadside Theater in Heidelberg, Germany (12+ years}
• Member of “Toppers “(entertainers for the annual Awards Ceremony for all military theaters ,12+ years}
• Directed Middle and High School shows in Izmir, Turkey and Heidelberg, Germany
• Directed High School Band and Chorus in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
• Performs singing, reading, and acting at Church in Fitchburg, Wisconsin (11 years)
• Narrator for various exhibits at Henry Vilas Zoo and around the zoo from 2013 - present
• Narrator for lake tours in Madison, Wisconsin (8 years)

Education and Training

• BME University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire
• Masters in Geography from National Louis University
• EdS in Curriculum Development from National Louis University
• Trained by Such A Voice

Favorite Foods

Anything Italian, Turkish,
Pommes (German French Fries),
Ice cream
Cookies
Fruit
Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Monterey Jack Cheese