***Emily Edgerton {.com}***
 
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Gully (and boredom) inspired artwork
I recently found out that Edge Studio holds a weekly contest to keep voiceover artists on their toes. They post a script from some area of v/o - commercial, audiobook, industrial, etc - and submission guidelines. Then they listen to all the submissions, provide general feedback and select a few winners (awarding prizes such as free classes and coachings!) 

Anyway, I decided to jump in and give it a try this past week. It was a fun little animation script, and although I have little (ok, zero.) animation experience I have logged many hours watching cartoons and reading aloud a variety of children's books (occupational hazard) ... so I decided to give it a shot. Well, as beginners luck would have it, I came in 4th place out of quite a few a few talented submissions! (even get a sweet little prize)

Thought I would share my submission. Hopefully this is a good sign of more fun animation things to come!

Here are the directors notes and my submission. Please excuse the ad at the beginning, it's a small price to pay for free audio hosting.
We're casting the voice of Gully the Seagull, for a new Saturday morning cartoon on Discovery Kids. Gully is very interesting: Gully has a huge attitude and is always getting into trouble with other birds at the beach. The other birds would describe Gully as bossy, overly confident and as impatient as they come. But while Gully may be rude, Gully is also fun and knows how to have a good time!
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Demo done! 07/17/2011
 
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Thanks to the help of Andy Roth and the great group at Shut Up And Talk / Hyperbolic Audio, I finally have a commercial demo ready for any ears who want to listen!

It has been a serendipitous year that has propelled me into the world of voice over. As a child I could be described as...ehem... talkative, and I seem to recall some joking among my family that when I grew up I should be a 'professional talker.' Sometime last year that long ago planted seed took root, as another possible professional and creative outlet. The bizarrely well timed comments of some people I trust, led me to explore it more seriously, and eventually I wound up taking a  wonderful class with Roger Becker to see if my love of performing and my love of talking could be put to use in the booth.  

And wouldn't you know it, before I even started recording my demo, I had a request to narrate children's stories for an international publication. So off I went to B&H and now I have an at home studio where I can record the audio and email the MP3s to Australia for production! 

It's an encouraging start to an exciting new venture! 
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Sporadic posting  = Sporadic noteworthy news. But that’s not to say I haven’t been busy!

So, to recap:  I had the extreme pleasure of working on the first ever Nickelodeon Family Cruise. I got to hug babies and help families compete in the NickOlympics… couldn’t ask for a cooler, week-long job! I even had some “off” time to explore a few ports of call. As usual, crazy photos below - take a look!

Let’s see… well, I also spent some time in Ohio. I love getting home and wish some scientist would hurry up and develop teleportation so I could just beam myself home for dinner whenever I felt like it.Went to a FUNtastic wedding in Florida, met some swell folks and enjoyed a weekend getaway. Of course, seeing a friend pledge her love and enter into marrige with a great guy was the best part... sun, pool, and dancing were just an added bonus.

What else, hmm. Well, I’ve been getting several callbacks for some super fun projects over the last couple of months. Auditions can be hairy, but I do so love a callback, they totally boost the self confidence and give you a real chance to show ‘em what cha got! So regardless of outcomes I am entirely happy on that front.

Enjoy the rest of summer, it completely sped by and I sill can’t figure out where it went. I am gearing up for yet another “fresh start” fall, my favorite time of year. This year it is bringing new friends, new questions, new thoughts, and hopefully some resolutions as well. Hope the change of season inspires you too!



Lovin' babies and lovin' marine animals

Making friends and climbing waterfalls

Attempting to take self-portraits

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A world wonder 06/01/2008
 

Well, I'm out of the boot! I also took a wonderful vacation with my mom, out to Vegas and the Grand Canyon - rediculous pictures below.

Had a cast 'read-through' of The Champion (the animated musical I'm in) which was quite entertaining. I am excited to see where this project will lead. I am loving this voiceover world, or at least the idea of it. I know it's a hard egg to crack and takes spectacular talent to do well, but I think I am going to fully explore this road and see if it could be a fit for me... as Aunt Millie always says 'you never know what you can do until you try out something new!' True.

If you are a Star Trek fan, this requires no explanation. If you are not a Star Trek fan, please quit judging me.

 Living on the edge... the tour guide convinced me it was a good idea to go beyond the tourist barrier and risk certain death...

oops.

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I get the boot 04/22/2008
 

An actual boot. I spent most of the winter looking for cute boots, and never ended up getting them. Well - I now have a boot. Yup, just one…because I fractured my foot! Yikes!! It's just a stress fracture, apparently from running every day and not getting enough calcium... so let that be a lesson to all of you young ladies... don't exercise. Oh, no... I mean, take a calcium supplement. It's not just for your mothers!!  Anyway, I am nearly done with the crutches and have another week or so on the boot, then I'll be good as new!

Also worth mentioning, because I had a grand time, is the weekend church retreat this past weekend. As part of my church job I was hired to be a "camp councilor" for the churches weekend retreat. I had a blast, the kids were absolutely adorable and loving and I was so desperate for a little nature it was a total treat. Just walking (well... crutching) on dirt and grass felt normalizing and rejuvenating. Had to share a few pictures - enjoy!

Silly faces are a crowd favorite

A bum foot can't keep me from some good cuddles!

Not a skyscraper in sight. Ahh.

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If you are free Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm, pencil me in! I'll be performing in yet another installment of Astoria Playmaking, hosted by Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) 

"What is it?" You are asking yourself. (yes, my psychic abilities are astounding and I can read your mind) Well, it's basically the Queen's equivalent of the 52nd street project wherein a group of about 10 Astoria Middle School Students enroll in an after school playwriting program. For their final project, each kid writes a short play and it gets directed and performed by "professionals" (read: fun-loving, kid-friendly volunteers such as myself) in a one night only event!

This round the kids have titled "Imaginations Can Come True" and indeed they do - I am going to be playing "Lucky, a 14 year-old girl bear." If you can make it, you won't be disappointed. The shows are absolutely charming and even better than watching them, is watching the student playwright who is seated on-stage in a giant velvet throne like chair to see their play come to life. 

The info is below on the poster, or contact me for more info. Oh, and I almost forgot, this time it will be filmed by Queens Public Television (QPTV) When I know the air date, I'll be sure to let you know! Did I mention, it's free?

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The bare bones are in place and I have finally published the beginnings of a website! Yay me! I feel so... so... 2002! I'm sure it will go through many an edit and facelift, but for now here it is!

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