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ON-CAMERA & LIVE EVENT HOST - VOICE STYLIST December 2006
In this engaging newsflash:
  • On Camera
  • On Stage
  • On Air
  • As always, I hope this finds you healthy and happy and not too stressed with the impending season of chaos. We’re good here. As my mother would say, “Get down on your knees and thank God you’re on your feet!”

    I’ve been run off my feet ever since our daughter, Teaghan, learned to walk 6 weeks ago. I was told this time would go by fast but the wings indicate my gal is now considering flight as the next logical phase!

    Teag, below, at Halloween shortly after her first birthday. We’re getting mileage on the ‘fairy princess’ costume since it magically transforms her into a 'Christmas Angel'.

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    "Did waving this just make that happen?"

    On Camera

    I was recently cast as a reporter in a 2-part mini- series, 'H20 II: The Trojan Horse'. The production was written, produced by and stars, Canadian actor Paul Gross. Our American friends would know him for portraying a Canadian Mountie on the hit CBS show ‘Due South’. He’s a great guy to work and still one of the busiest actors due north.

    In the forthcoming political thriller, Gross plays Tom McLaughlin, Canada's last prime minister, watching from the sidelines as Canadians vote to unite with the United States. Ten provinces are merged into five new U.S. states as McLaughlin plots his revenge on his enemies, one of whom is the Bush-like U.S. president played by Tom Skerritt.

    On Stage

    I had the pleasure of hosting The Home Depot’s Vendor Conference 2007 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Monday evening. The theme was '007' in association with the recent release of 'Casino Royale'. A large room was transformed into a swanky casino with Bond images on the big screens, Bond music, martinis, poker, the works! Eight hundred guests attended with all proceeds to The Rick Hansen Foundation.

    Pictured here “bonding” with the 'Man in Motion' himself, Rick Hansen, before going on stage together to kick off the evening. What an absolute honour to share the stage with such a Canadian icon and true hero.

    Kudos to Pipeline Communications and Red Hand Productions for staging an extremely successful and classy event.

    On Air

    NASCAR ya got there!

    I voiced some high octane TV commercials and promo bumpers for NBC-6, Miami, for last month’s Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway.

    Pictured here, drivers line up to begin racing around the track following a caution flag during the 'Ford 400'.

    Technically, they’re all just driving on the shoulder.

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    Other Recent Voice Over Highlights:

    MLS Ltd. - International Medical Life Support – Instruction Module Voice Overs
    Power Boat Television – Television VO Bumpers
    Sargent Shriver Peace Institute – Telephony
    Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada – Corporate Voice Over
    Boomerang Fitness – TV Voice Over
    WebCanada.com – Telephony
    Party Packagers – Holiday Radio Campaign
    CAA Travel – Radio Campaign
    Moneris Solutions – Radio Commercial
    Peoples Church – Television VO

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    'Deal Or No Deal' - Have some fun!

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    Ya don't say! Actually, clients did say:

    "Rory’s approach to diction coaching is unique, in that he understands the needs of the performer, and that learning an accent is not purely a technical achievement. His dedication, energy, commitment and patience were faultless, joining me on set on my first day and discreetly reminding me, if needed, when and how my accent slipped. Rory’s coaching and sensitivity was invaluable."

    Amanda Root - Actor
    ‘Robber Bride’ 2006

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    Thanks for your time. I look forward to the possibility of speaking with (for) you.

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