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Audio Narrators and the Future of the Industry by
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Posted 12:42 PM May. 9, 2010

Audio Narrators and the Future of the Industry by Sean Pratt

Margy Bauman of Audio Scholar shares her thoughts on what she looks for in a narrator and where the industry is headed.
Actors are constantly trying to figure out the “who, what, when, where, how and why’s” of breaking into the world of audiobook narration. So having an inkling of how a producer finds new talent, as well as an understanding of where the industry as a whole is headed, is critical to getting started. In this interview, Margy Bauman talks about what she looks for in a narrator and how the new technology of digital downloads is revolutionizing audiobooks.
Sean Pratt, (AEA / SAG / AFTRA), has been a working actor for over 20 years. Sean was a member of the resident acting company at The Pearl Theatre, an Off-Broadway classical repertory theatre and has also performed at numerous regional theatres around the country. Major films include - Gods and Generals, Tuck Everlasting and Iron Jawed Angels. Television work includes - The host of HGTV’s, Old Homes Restored, and supporting roles on Homicide, The District and America’s Most Wanted. Audiobooks – He’s narrated for 3 years and has recorded nearly 500 books in just about every genre. He also teaches classes on and writes articles about the business of the Biz.