David H. Lawrence XVII
After a 30 year career in radio, David H. Lawrence XVII moved to television, and has been seen on FX's The People vs. OJ, ABC's epic series LOST, CBS' legendary CSI, The Mentalist and military thriller The Unit, NBC's spy comedy Chuck, Good Luck Charlie and ANT Farm on Disney, Touch and The Finder on FOX, and is best known as the creepy evil puppet master Eric Doyle on NBC's smash hit Heroes.
His film career includes on-camera and VO work on Cars 3, Straight Outta Compton, Men in Black III, Pizza Man, The Changeling, The Hulk, Iron Man, Percy Jackson, Unstoppable, Too Big to Fail, A Special Relationship and countless others. His acting site is https://davidhlawrencexvii.com
Lawrence helps actors create their own voice over careers with his award winning VOHeroes voice consultancy. He teaches regular VO classes monthly online, and voicework workshops at various studios around LA via VOHeroes.
Lawrence has voiced over 100 audiobooks, and teaches specialized courses in audiobook production, with a concentration on ACX and Audible work, and teaches the ACX Master Class at http://acxmasterclass.com/
Lawrence created the 5-star rated industry standard Rehearsal® Pro app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, allowing actors and VO talent to have a digital rehearsal studio right in their pocket. Details are at https://rehearsal.pro
On radio, the Emmy-award winning and Clio-nominated Lawrence hosted The David Lawrence Show, Online Tonight, and anchored The Net Music Countdown, heard on over 300 radio stations and both XM and Sirius Satellite Radio. Lawrence was at the forefront of the podcasting revolution, having delivered daily RealAudio and MP3 "podcasts" via email from early 1994.
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What Is The Best Way To Send Large Audio Files From Voice Over Work?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proHow do you send your voice over clips?
What is the easiest method to sending big vo clips
How does casting prefer to received big audio clips?
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What Aspects Of Audio Engineering Should I Learn As A Voice Over Artist?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proDo I need to learn about Audio Engineering for VO work?
What is the benefit of understanding Audio Engineering for my VO work?
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What Exercises Improve Breathing Techniques & Breath Control For Voice Over?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proWhat do you do to strengthen your breathing for voice over?
Should I be marking my breaths on my vo script?
How do you connect with your breath effectively?
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Is There A Strategy To Consistently Connect With The Listener In Voice Over?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proWho should I talk to when I'm reading my voice script?
How many should I pretend to speak to for a vo commercial?
How can I sound less announcer-y?
How can I so... -
Can I Get Much Legitimate VO Work From Amazon & ACX?
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www.Rehearsal.proShould I find work on Amazon?
Would I find work on ACX?
How can I avoid doing audio work for books that won't sell?
How can I find good books that will sell to ... -
Should I Focus More On Natural Speech Or Clear Enunciation For Voice Over?
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www.Rehearsal.proDo I need speak clearer than I normally do in vo work?
When do I need to make sure I'm very well spoken?
Is my speech clear enough for voice over work?
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I Have Picked Up An Online Contract To Read For A Book, Where Do I Record?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proWhere do I record an audio book?
Is their a cheap way to record an audio book?
Is a home studio good enough to record an audio book?
How do I deal with external... -
What Is The Longest I Should Be Recording At Any One Time?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proHow long are the audio book sessions?
How many breaks can I take in audio book session?
How do I know if I have gone too long when recording?
How important is w... -
How Do I Warm Up For A Voice Over?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proShould I do lip drills for voice over?
Should I sing to warm up my voice for recording?
What if I'm not warmed up before a session, what should I do?
How long s... -
How Can I Connect With The 'Emotion' Of A Script In Voice Over?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proHow can I get emotionally truthful in my voice over work?
How do I connect with a character when I have no-one in the booth with me?
How much should I push the ... -
Are There Union Regulations Limiting How Long A Voice Recording Session Can Go?
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www.Rehearsal.proWhat is an effort?
What are the safety regulations for voice over?
How can SAG-AFTRA protect me in a vocally stressful session?
How can I look after my voice in... -
What Is Rehearsal Pro?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proHow do I get rehearsal pro?
Why should I get rehearsal pro?
What is the benefit of rehearsal pro?
Should I get rehearsal pro?
How much is rehearsal pro?
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How Can I Get My Demo Heard By A Voice Over Agent In LA?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proHow do I get a VO agent referral?
What are the guidelines for sending unsolicited materials to agents?
How can I get an agent to hear my voice over demo?
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For Longer Reads Are There Strategies To Avoid Exhaustion In Voice Over?
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www.Rehearsal.proIs it tiring to read audio books?
How do you keep energy up doing audio books?
Any tips on how to maintain energy in long session?
What can I do to stay on top ... -
Can I Reach Out To Voice Over Agents Without A Referral?
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www.Rehearsal.proCan I cold call an agent?
Can I email a VO agent with my demo?
Can I email an agent my materials?
Can I turn up to an agents office with my materials?
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Does Age Matter For A Voice Over Actor?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proAm I too old for voice over?
Am I too young sounding for voice over?
What is the best age to be in voice over?
Are there good and bad ages in voice over?
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Should I Write My Own Script For My Demo & Record It At Home?
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www.Rehearsal.proCan I write my own copy?
When recording my own stuff, do i have to write my own copy?
Can I copy copy from the radio?
Is it OK to use copy from existing ads?
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What Is ISDN & Do I Need It For Voice Over?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proWhat does ISDN stand for?
Should I get ISDN?
Can you tell me what ISDN is?
In ISDN still used?
When is ISDN used?
Do I need ISDN?
Is ISDN industry standard?
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How Can I Sound Proof My Home Voice Over Studio?
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www.Rehearsal.proWhere should I setup my home VO studio?
What is the best place to record VO auditions in my home?
Do I need sound proofing in my house for voice over?
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Where Do I Pull Material From For My Commercial Voice Over Reel?
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www.Rehearsal.proWhere do I find scripts for my VO reel?
Will a producer choose the material for my vo demo?
Should I hire a producer to make my VO reel?
How can my VO reel be t... -
Can I Work In Voice Over If I’m Not An Actor?
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www.Rehearsal.proCan non-actors be Vo actors?
Can anyone be a VO actor?
What is the difference between acting and vo acting?
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What Brand Of Headphones Is Good For Voice Over?
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www.Rehearsal.proShould I use headphones for my VO work?
What is the best method of hearing back my VO work?
Are pods good for VO work?
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Should I Stand Or Sit While Recording Voice Over?
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www.Rehearsal.proShould I stand when I do VO?
Should I sit when I record VO work?
What is the difference in sitting or standing when recording voice?
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Where Can I Record My Voice Over Reel?
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www.Rehearsal.proCan I record a demo reel at VO Heroes?
Who are the best producers in LA to record a demo?
How many demos do I need?
Do you have recommendations for a voice over...
