HUGH P KLITZKE – The Craft of Conversational Reads

HUGH P KLITZKE – The Craft of Conversational Reads

Voice Acting Unplugged · 2025-05-19
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Exploring the Art of Conversational Voiceover with Hugh Klitzke

In this episode of Voice Acting Unplugged, hosts Margaret Ashley and Anthony Rudd interview Hugh Klitzke, a renowned voiceover coach and director with over 125,000 sessions directed at Buchwald Talent Agency in New York. Hugh shares insights on the evolution of conversational voiceover, its historical roots, and how it differs from traditional announcer reads. He discusses his transition to independent coaching, the importance of emotional authenticity in voice acting, and his methods for helping established voice actors master the conversational read. Hugh also shares details about his free consultations and the open studio sessions he offers through conversationalvo.com. The episode concludes with a discussion on language evolution in voiceover and the importance of specificity and interpretation in creating genuine, relatable performances.

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