Featured Voice Over actors.

Featured below are three Facez behind the characters you know and love.
We've asked them some interesting questions about their craft!
Please click on their pictures below
to view video clips, and visit other sites that feature them.

Regan voices Boots the monkey, the adorable friend to Dora
on Nick Jr's Dora the Explorer.

SDF- Regan you've been voicing Boots for several years-
how old are you now?
R- I'm eleven.
SDF- What do you do to protect your instrument (voice) for your craft?
R- Well, on weeks when I have lots of work -I do no yelling on the ball field
or at playdates,
and I drink tons of water!
SDF- That must be difficult! What is your favorite thing about VO work?
R- When I do a commercials -I'm put on hold and until the shoot.
I can't get a scratch or a bruise, or even a haircut (as a boy that's hard),
with the voice overs I can show up wearing anything I like-
and once I put the headphones on
it's my voice that gives the character life- not my face.
SDF- Great answers- Thanks. Other kids can click on your picture and see
your red carpet night for the 32nd annual Young Artist Awards,
where you won Voice Actor of the Year- 2011!

Dana brings the spunky character Edith to life in the popular 2010 movie
Despicable Me, starring Steve Carell and Miranda Cosgrove.

SDF- Dana, Your movie has so many big names attached to it-
Did you get to meet the other voice actors?
Dana- No I did not record with the other actors,
but I would run into them before or after I recorded,
and at screenings, and at the premiere. Everyone was awesome!
At the premiere, on the "yellow carpet," Steve Carell stopped walking down the carpet
to shake my hand and say "Finally! I finally get to meet you!"
Then we posed for some photos together. It was just so nice of him.
Miranda Cosgrove introduced me to her Icarly co-stars at the premiere after party.
Will Arnett told me I did a great job when he showed up early
for his recording session and heard me doing my lines.
It gives you confidence when an actor like him tells you something like that.
Elsie Fisher (who played my younger sister) is like a little sister to me now!
SDF- What are your favorite things about Voice acting?
Dana- I love that the directors and writers explained the scene to me first
and I'd have to imagine it happening around me.
It's so different than set acting when you have actors alongside you
and scenery surrounding you.
I really loved seeing Edith come to life and even
having some of my expressions show up in her face
(because the directors taped me during recording sessions).
SDF- Thanks Dana.
Be sure to click on Dana's picture above to see a movie clip,
and you can visit the fun red (yellow) carpet pictures from the premiere on IMDB.com.

12 year old Beatrice is the voice of Molly in the popular movie Toy Story 3.
You may also know her as Yes, Virginia.

SDF- Beatrice, What is the most important preparation for a voiceover actor?
Beatrice- I don't really do anything to prepare. But it helps to be a good reader and improvisor.
SDF- What makes voiceover acting unique?
Beatrice- You're doing it by yourself so you don't get to interact
with others. You have to make up the other actors/voices in your head-
and then react to what's in your imagination.
You don't get to see your character until later,
so it's fun to think about what it might look like.
SDF- Thanks Beatrice- Good luck on your new project!
Beatrice is currently on location shooting the indie cop drama, "Officer Down."
Her costars include David Boreanaz, James Woods, Stephen Dorff,
Elisabeth Rohm, AnnaLynne McCord and others.

Click here to see an up-date.

Jared is currently the standby for the role of
"Arnold Cunningham" in The Book of Mormon on Broadway.
See you at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre!

Gideon starred in Julie Taymor's original version of
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway.
Gideon originated the role of Ernst in the Broadway production of Spring Awakening.

Catch Alyssa May on Broadway in Tony Award winner
Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA starring Billy Crudup.

Ryann starred in the FX show
Lights Out

Cassady, Devynn & Alison played Jane Banks on Broadway in Mary Poppins!

Rachel loved performing in
Billy Elliot on Broadway!

Gianna toured (Oct 28- Jan 2nd 2011)
in Irving Berlin's White Christmas.
She played Susan Waverly, the Generals granddaughter.

Dana recently starred as Miss Dorothy
in The Music Shop's production of Thoroughly Modern Millie,
held at The Wilson School in Mountain Lakes, NJ.
She left the audience laughing with each night's performance.
The show was a rousing success, highlighted by
a talented cast and wonderfully directed by Kaitlin Manca."

Alyssa's film Happy Tears is out on DVD.
She plays young Laura, played by Demi Moore.

Regan'smovie- Old Dogs is out on DVD.

On the set, Regan sat on Robin Williams' lap
and asked him "how do you make flubber?"
Robin spent alot of time explaining the process.
Regan loved hearing about it and still talks about him.

See Jessica's film The Vampire's Assistant,
starring John C. Reilly, Willem Dafoe and Salma Hayek. Out on DVD.

See Ryann as a young Amelia Earhart
in the movie Amelia starring Hillary Swank. Out on DVD.

Jake stars in Disney's-Wizards of Waverly Place

Also- out on DVD- Hotel for Dogs

Ashley Marie starred on As the World Turns.

Jaime Lee starred on Mercy on NBC.

Watch Bradford as Spinelli on General Hospital.

Athena has some great new videos posted on her website and You Tube.
Watch two of them here below, and listen to my favorite- 'I Met a Boy' on her website.

Featured below are Kids Making a Difference.
Please click on their pictures below
to view video clips, and visit other sites that feature them.

Facez of the Month...September 2011- Brook

First of all, I want to personally congratulate Brook
on his heart-felt documentary The Second Day.
I am proud to know him since before he was born!
Please Click on his photo to see important coverage.

From June-What an amazing week for Brook, and his very proud mom Michelle,
-for all of us, and for America, and for the World!
It all began last Saturday with a screening of his student film
-The Second Day- at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan.
Brook's film, a personal look at the horrific events of September 11, 2001-
through the eyes of a child, was already getting attention.
Who knew then, what important global event
was about to take place the following night.
Then came the interviews with New York magazine,
the CBS nightly news with Katie Couric,
and ABC news with David Muir and Diane Sawyer.
It continues today when he will receive an important honor at Ground Zero,
and ends tonight with an appearance on ABC's 20/20!
I probably shouldn't say -it ends- It may be the end to an amazing week,
but I am sure this is just the beginning for this fine young film maker,
and future NYC fireman if he has it his way.
By the way, did I mention that he is only 14!
Be sure to watch ABC World News with Diane Sawyer tonight,
when Brook will be honored as their "person of the week."

Facez of the Month... Monica

Monica is being honored as a 2011 Junior Humanitarian
by the Foodbank of Monmouth County.
Click on her photo to read her story.

Facez of the Month... Elijah

Elijah made us proud on a March 6, episode of Dateline, NBC
with Kate Snow, featuring an important message against bullying.
Click on Elijah's photo to watch the footage with your kids.

Heather's project was featured in the Hoboken Film Festival!
The Adventures of Crickett and the Little Girl Power

"I loved working on a project that sends a positive message to other kids
about making the world a better place!"- Heather

Dan was Matt in Dog Sees God,
with the Red Door Theatre Company.

Audrey Kate was featured on American Idol Season 8!

Check out Christian on MTV's College Humor TV.

Daniel was featured when APAC presented Ragtime.

Emma had her Broadway debut in THE WIDOWING OF MRS. HOLROYD
by D.H. Lawrence at the Mint Theatre.

Athena shined as Susan Waverly
in Irving Berlin's White Christmas on Broadway!

Morgan was Betty Lou Who in Dr Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical!

Gianna played the lead role of Susan Walker
in a 2009 musical version of the holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street!
www.johnwengemantheater.com/
The cast included all Broadway accredited actors.
Gianna got rave reviews!

Zach & Cody are set to go on Disney's Tarzan the Broadway Musical tour!

Emma finished filming her first feature film
As Good As Dead, with Cary Elwes, Andie MacDowell, and Frank Whaley!

Connor filmed the Pilot Franken Twins for Nickelodeon London!

Claire finished a National Tour as Baby June in GYPSY.
"I loved seeing the country, different theaters and places.
I hope to be on tour again someday!"- Claire

Alison made her debut on Broadway in Sunday in the Park with George-
The stunning new Olivier Award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s masterpiece.

Joey had a blast on Broadway in 13 the musical!

Congratulations to Regan & Blake
The brothers are so excited to work in a Verizon Commercial together.

Justine & Dana had a great time on the
Whistle Down the Wind tour.

Watch for Dylan on Law & Order.

Thanks to Dylan for his GREAT Quote-

"If you want to be an actor you have to keep your mind on it.
You have to try over and over again.
One day you are going to make it
and you are going to be happy you didn't quit.
Working on the Stepford Wives set was fun because
I got to meet all these new people and got to know them.
Bette Midler taught me how to tie my shoe a different way.
Everyone was really great.
The Black Donnellys was fun too.
All the people and kids that were around were great.
The directors were really nice to me.
It was cool to see how a film is made.
I am being charged by a car in the movie, but
it was really a camera and they film the car later."

Look for Cynthia and some cool summer recipies!

Jonathan
was Claudio, in American Theater of Actor's
Much Ado About Nothing

Athena starred
as Cindy Lou Who!

Heather & Cassady did a great job on Law & Order SVU, on NBC.

Jaime Lee starred in RENT on Broadway!

Lauren spent a week working in LA- with Lane Napper
filming the first episode of the Nickelodeon show iCarly!

"My favorite memory of my week in Hollywood, was seeing how
an episode of a television show is put together and filmed.
It was the most amazing experience, and although it was a lot of hard work,
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed each and every minute
of working with Lane Napper, Miranda Cosgrove, Jennette McCurdy,
Nathan Kress, the other dancers and the iCarly technical staff. Thanks!" -Lauren

Johnny starred as young Patrick
in the Musical Mame with Sandy Duncan,
and in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, The Musical.
He went to LA too with Lane Napper and the kids to dance in the iCarly episode.

Jared starred as Barfee on Broadway!

Thomas plays Troy in Little Children

See Regan in his Cheerios and Dunkin Doughnuts commercials.
He had a great time with director Zach Braff!

Cody was in the Lion King touring company.

Congratulations to Skye on her Jimmy Dean, Walgreens and Cheezitz commercials !

"I liked working on Jimmy Dean Sausage
cause I got to work with a fake dad that looked like the sun.
He was REALLY funny. I got to play with my fake big sister too.
I ALWAYS love eating snacks from craft service
and meeting new people." -Skye

Congratulations to Lina on her
roll in Shakespeare in the Park.

"A Midsummer Night's Dream
in Central Park under the moon & stars was beautiful.
My favorite memory of Shakespeare in the Park was after the show --
the park was quiet and dark when the cast & crew walked out as a family.
I loved that feeling!" -Lina

Watch Katie as Elizabeth in Felicity,
an American Girl Adventure classic.

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