BIOGRAPHY
Trained for three years at Mountview Academy of Performing Arts, graduating in acting and musical theatre. Later added a BA Hons in theatre and performance. Tutored by Anne-Marie Speed. Delights in lifting characters off the page and giving them a voice with a variety of accents. Sings- 3 octave range. Author, Composer. Has nursing qualification/medical background-familiar with terminology. Practising Christian-good knowledge of scriptural pronunciations. Up for any challenge!
PROFILE GALLERY
DEMO REELS
COMMERCIAL
GAMING
AUDIO/RADIO DRAMA
ANIMATION
MOTIVATION AND WELL BEING
NARRATION
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Email: nik@nik-a-nory.co.uk Business number: +447870474907 Mobile number: Website: http://www.nik-a-nory.co.uk |
Gender: Female Location: Devon- UK Description of voice: Flexible, Adaptable, Mid Range, Younger Sounding Than My Age, Clear, Warm, Bright, Soft, Gentle, Soothing. Good Diction, Projection, Can be very loud if required! Sounding Age(s): 11 - 16, 17 - 20, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60 Languages: English (UK) Accents: RP, Devonian, Southwest, London-generic, Cockney, Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, Irish, Welsh, Expertise: Audiobook, Narration |
CREDITS
SKILLS
| ACTING | I have a BA Hons in Theatre and Performance. Confident performer. Experienced at lifting the words off a page; bringing a character to life- with a variety of accents and ages. Proficient in marking up a script. Great articulation and annunciation. I take direction very well; am a team player and self motivated and disciplined enough to work solo. Natural communicator, storyteller and narrator. Great comedy timing. With 35 years theatre experience. |
| SINGING | I trained at Mountview Academy of Performing Arts graduating in Acting and Musical Theatre. I have a 3 Octave range. Powerful Belt. Strong vocal support and stamina; Flexible styles across a variety of genres. I find reading music a challenge but have a very good ear and intuitive timing. I have composed, written the lyrics and released a worship album, which has given me a greater understanding of the production side of recording. |
| AUTHOR/SCRIPT WRITER | I achieved a combined degree with English. I have always enjoyed reading, storytelling and writing, finding pleasure in the ease with which words can be formed and expressed. I have written scripts and recently published my first book. I have an excellent grasp of the English language. And a sensitive interpretation of another persons work/words/script/manuscript/copy. Can learn lines quickly. |
| SECONDARY PROFESSION- NURSING/MEDICAL | I qualified and worked full time as a nurse for ten years and am still active in the caring profession on occasion. I have a lot of experience in various specialities- which has given me a greater knowledge of the 'language' used in the medical world- a lot of Latin! I have encountered many situations that the average individual would rather not experience- however this has afforded me many incites and understanding of the human condition- the highs and the lows- which I have been able to tap into to bring truth and authenticity to my performances. I Learnt to use my voice to calm, comfort and command where necessary and it has saved lives. |
Home Recording Studio
| Software: | Studio One |
| Video Sync Available: | No |
| Remote connectivity: | Zoom |
| Microphones: | Scarlett CM25 MK111 Condenser Microphone, Shure SM58 Dynamic Microphone |
| Studio demo sample |
TRAINING
| GRAVY for the BRAIN | I have certificates for training in: GFTB Onboarding Course Voiceover for Beginners-UK Edition Home Recording Studio- English Edition How To Voice Audiobooks- English Edition Character Acting for Voiceovers- English Edition And is ongoing..... |
| ACTING and MUSICAL THEATRE | Mountview Academy of Performing Arts- Diploma in Acting and Musical Theatre: Work on Physical Voice Production; Text; Verse; Heightened Language; Singing; Character and Characterisation; Improvisation; Scene Study; Theory, Practice and Performance Covering all Theatrical Genre and Styles from Greek Theatre, Shakespeare, to the Modern Day; Work on the Body and Limbering; Physical Neutrality; Modern Historical Dance and Dance Styles; Audition Technique; Performance Execution. |
| BA THEATRE and PERFORMANCE with ENGLISH | Plymouth University- BA Hons 2nd Class UPPER DIVISION (Nearly a first!) Advanced Performance; Performance Study; Cross-Cultural Studies in Performance; Issues in Performance; War Writing since 1914; The Short Story. |
| STATE ENROLLED NURSE | Torbay School of Nursing- SEN Life Saving Skills; Anatomy and Physiology; Psychology; Counselling; Compassion; Empathy; Comfort; Observational Skills; Critical Response; Organisation; Discipline; Up to Date Understanding and Execution of Best Practices; Accurate Working Knowledge of Technical Equipment; Medication Control and Drug Administration; Multi-Tasking; Hard Work; Determination; Stamina; Working Calmly and Competently in Stressful Situations; Working within a Multi-Vocational Team; Leadership Skills; Team Player Skills; Self Motivational Skills and the ability to cope with aching feet!!! All of the above are transferable skills in the Voiceover Arena. (Minus the medication control and drug administration possibly!!!) |