Braden Wright: Audiobook Narrator
Braden Wright: Audiobook Narrator
Audiobook Narrator for The Lighthouse by Christopher Parker
Braden Wright is an audiobook narrator, actor, producer and coach who has been involved with the Arts throughout his life. Versatile with both fiction and non-fiction and multiple genres, Braden has recorded in studios and at home for major publishers in the US and Canada. He’s a member of SAG-AFTRA, ACTRA, the APA (Audio Publisher’s Association) and IATSE. His narration work has included multiple books by Joseph Campbell and Jim Rohn, and series by Tanya Anne Crosby and Russell Blake. For more information; www.bradenwright.com
Braden Wright: Audiobook Narrator
How did you prepare to narrate The Lighthouse by Christopher Parker?
How I prepared for the performance of this book was similar to other fiction and yet as unique as each and every book is, with its own world and characters and themes.
The first time I read the text I know I have the same opportunity to wonder as the reader and listener, so I pay attention to the “what happens next?” questions… what am I wanting to know? Being aware of that helps to keep me in the moment of the experience for the performance because – even though I know the whole arc -- the characters and the listener alike are both exploring together.
Tone is one of the most important things to seek from the author’s intent when narrating because it’s so integral to the vocal focus and delivery. I look for what is most active, how badly the characters need what they’re seeking and let them be my guides, my director. Some of their voices jump off of the page and some take a while to reveal themselves.
The way that Christopher Parker writes and the world that he created, I was immediately involved with the characters, and I cared about each of them. It was easy to become swept up in their journeys and the mysterious happenings. I love the cover art and that also gave me a cinematic setting and feeling to launch into the story. I was delighted that Christopher devised a clever Prologue to help set the mood – I think it’s an awesome way to bring everyone into the intention with a “let me tell you a story” opener. I had read the script a while before I could start recording and I noticed with this book, more than most any other project, that I was drawn to want to get into the booth… it felt like the characters were impatient to have voice and for their journey to happen and be told. That haunting nudge was intriguing to me and certainly indicative of the personal and special connection I felt with every one of them. It’s a special project to me and I’m excited that listeners and readers will get to enjoy Christopher’s characters now, too.
Braden Wright: Audiobook Narrator
Other work by Braden Wright:
On-camera credits range from “Good Witch,” “Designated Survivor,” and “12 Monkeys” to multiple (30+) day player appearances on “General Hospital”
A voice actor for 25+ years, he recorded a brief turn in “Rugrats in Paris”
Two years as a professional figure skater (1980-82) with the final Ice Follies and the very first Disney’s World on Ice, performing over 900 shows in two years (12 per week and always 3-show Saturdays!)
Also worked behind-the-scenes for a decade as a photo editor at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, while also doing voice-work and beginning study as an audiobook narrator with the late Frank Muller.
More books narrated by Braden Wright:
(gosh… in similar genres?)
Most popular include the Seth books by Jane Roberts – me, the voice of Seth.
Here are three … I tried not to go too far afield from “The Lighthouse” but they aren’t exact sub-genres matches because I do work all over the map.
Abducted: Escape from Kraile, by J.R. Cleveland – a fun YA Sci-Fi abduction adventure
The Great Awakening, by Chaise Allen Crosby--anti-factory farm novel, great animal characters
SIMS, by F Paul Wilson-- Sci-Fi thriller
Braden Wright: Audiobook Narrator
Braden Wright: Audiobook Narrator
Braden Wright: Audiobook Narrator
Learn more about Braden Wright here:
Twitter: @bradenwright
Facebook actor page: @bradenwright.actor.writer
Insta: @wright_braden
