Dreamscapes – Breath and Be

The Story Behind the voice

YEA Talent Record Audiobook for Children

By Kim Simpson

Dreamscapes – Breath and Be

Our client Dreamscapes had published a book called “Breath and Be” and was looking for a very special voice to narrate the book to children for an audible recording.

Date: April 4, 2019

Talent: Olivia Salerno

Director: Kim Simpson

Client: Dreamscapes

Aileen Wuornos Documentary – True Crime Series

The Story Behind the Voice

YEA Talent provide the voice of the serial killer Aileen Wuornos in a True Crime Documentary

By Kim Simpson

Aileen Wuornos Documentary True Crime Series

One of our film clients from Arrow Media, London, UK,  had a very special project they were working on.  They asked Kim Simpson to review the documentary and see if we had an artist that can match the voice of the serial killer Aileen Wuornos. The documentary was being used for a True Crimes – Serial Killers special for a primetime television series and they needed a really good voice artist to help out on the project.  YEA had the artist for sure, it was Vicki Thorn. Vicki is multi-talented for sure, an actress, model too, I knew she could do this hands down!  She was chosen right away. I told them Vicki could act in series too, if they needed her, she is ready, willing and fabulous!  Vicki recorded the script in two hours and rocked it first try, professional all the way.  Recorded in Solid Sound Studios in Ann Arbor and to be published in 2020.  IMDb Credits with this one. 
 
International YEA Credit – USA Artist Film Credits

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Date: March 25, 2019

Talent: Vicki Thorn

Recorded at: Solid Sound Studios in Ann Arbor, MI

AHC Hospitality – Amway Grand Plaza

The Story Behind the voice

YEA Talent can be heard in the Amway Grand Plaza

By Kim Simpson

AHC Hospitality – Amway Grand Plaza

One of our clients; Amway Grand Plaza, hired YEA Artist Michelle Hall for a wonderful voice over job. Her voice is the voice you hear when you turn on any television in the hotel and in the plaza area. Michelle’s soft, smooth, tone directs individuals from all over the world around the hotel plaza and keeps them informed.  What a pleasure it was working with this client, the artist and Solid Sound Studio, located in Ann Arbor.

Date: May 22, 2019

Talent: Michelle Hall

Artistry of Hair Fashion Show

The Story Behind the Show

YEA Talent walk the runway with exciting hairstyles from Michigan’s top stylist Kevin Carter

By Kim Simpson

Artistry of Hair Fashion Show

Mr. Kevin Carter hosts a Hair/Fashion show filled with awesome designers from all over our nation.  All kinds of garments are fashioned by some of the best models in Michigan.  It is a full day of fashion, fun, and family! Most of all is the hair!  Kevin is the best hair designer in Michigan and his work is fabulous! These are just some of 100’s of photos that wow us everytime we look at them. YEA models rocked the runway! 

 

Date: June 2019

Hair Designer: Kevin Carter 

Photographer: Terrance Drake & Lee Cosin

Casting Call: Female voice to narrate 90-second, 15-second, and 2-minute videos

New Casting Opportunity:
*We sent out this casting call last month. Since then, our casting email list has grown so we wanted to pass this opportunity along to our new subscribers. You’ll notice the project timeline has been updated too*

**If you have already submitted for this role, you DO NOT have to re-submit**
 Cold Box Films is looking to cast a female voice to narrate three videos for a local company that sells cabinetry:One 90-second promotional videoOne 15-second promotional videoOne 2-minute video that shows customers how to measure for their new cabinetsThese videos will be utilized for web use only (primarily for the client’s website and digital marketing needs).

Project timeline: We’d like to finalize our casting pick in the next 2-weeks. An official recording date is not locked in. However, it’s likely to take place in the next 4-5 weeks. 

Paying Job

Tone: This is a family-owned company, so the client would like that same brand personality represented in the voiceover narration.

The perfect voice for this project is warm, sweet, and bright. In other words, it needs to feel friendly and approachable and NOT feel overly commercialized. 

We’d love this to have a conversational tone. We’re looking for someone who can infuse natural voice inflections to draw us into different sections of the script.

Where the recording will take place: Ideally, we’d like to host the recording at our studio located in Lansing, MI. However, we realize that some of you may opt to utilize a home studio which is something we’re very open to as well (given you have a professional set up that delivers high-quality audio). 

How to submit: To audition for the role please send a recording of yourself reading the following excerpt from our script (linked here) to by Monday, June 8th at 12:00 pm. You can simply send this email to info@34.238.83.186 and include your recording. 

Please note you do NOT need to utilize any fancy tools for this audition recording. Your smartphone works perfectly fine. Just be sure you’re in a quiet room. 

Each applicant should provide 2 different readings of the excerpt, each one having its own variation. 

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Fall Bridal Expo 2019

The Story Behind the Show

YEA Talent display the top brands at Michigan’s largest Bridal Expo

By Kim Simpson

Fall Bridal Show 2019

The fall Bridal Expo is one of the most important Bridal Expo’s in Michigan, and the one and only with all the major vendors available at your fingertips. Future brides and grooms can plan their whole wedding in one day. Our YEA Models take pride in giving the audience gorgeous samples of all the season top trends in bridal wear.  Our fashion shows will take you from your engagement party to your honeymoon.  We feature it all on our runway! Check out our professionals showing you what’s in for the season!

Date: Sept 2019

Producer: Kimberly Simpson

Director: Emily Knowles

Photographer: Rex Arsich & Richard Lim

Videographer: Panamotion – Collin Coon

Novi Bridal Show 2019

The Story Behind the Show

YEA Talent Performed a traditional South African dance for the movie premier of The Parricidal Effect

By Kim Simpson

Novi Bridal 2019

2019 details coming soon

 

Date: Jan 2019

Producer: Kimberly Simpson

Director: Emily Knowles

Photographer: Rex Arsich

Videographer: Panamotion – Collin Coon

Novi Bridal Show 2020

The Story Behind the Show

One of our yearly productions which brings a crowd every year to the Suburban Showplace

By Kim Simpson

Novi Bridal 2020

Featuring Bridal Gowns from local, national, and international designers!  Yea models are exclusive for this show and was featured on WXYZ – Channel 7 – ABC highlighted with Gardner White Furniture Store sponsoring the “Groomsmen” Lounge

 

Date: Jan 2020

Producer: Kimberly Simpson

Director: Emily Knowles

Photographer: Rex Arsich

Videographer: Panamotion – Collin Coon

MI Christmas Album

The Story Behind the album

We brought together talented Michigan singers, songwriters, and the Detroit Children’s Choir in a new album of original and classic Christmas music.

By Kim Simpson

YEA CHRISTMAS

The Michigan Christmas Album project began earlier this year when featured recording artist, Marcell Whitfield, approached Your Entourage Agency, Inc. (YEA) with an idea to develop an album to promote local singing talent. Executive producer Kimberly Simpson greenlighted the project (with a holiday twist) and partnered with the DCC to help the organization generate awareness and showcase its performers.

Along with performances by the Detroit Children’s Choir, The Michigan Christmas Album includes original songs written and performed by artists Marcell Whitfield, Aspen Jacobsen, and Tyler Soncrainte.  Singers Noah Hardecki and Jayquan Curtis of the DCC are featured soloists.

 

Album Timeline and Shows

November 1 – Big Revel – Artist on Board
November 15 – Album Dropped – Worldwide
November 17 – Brighton Glow
December 1 – Noel Night – First Presbyterian Church
December 13 – U of M – Mott’s Children’s Hospital – Ali joined in
December 15 – Fox News – Aspen & Tyler

 

The Events

The Detroit Science Center Concert was a wonderful event filled with Christmas cheer. It was a special night at the center for special holiday displays and activities planned just for the kids. YEA was invited to add to the festivities with our talented Christmas Album Artist. Each artist sang their originals songs as well as some favorites, many from the crowd joined in singing.  It was a magical evening! 

 
Mott’s Children’s Hospital put on a Christmas holiday evening for all the sick kids that can’t go home during the holidays.  YEA was invited to sing along with special guest YEA Artist –  Ali McManus.  Ali can also be seen on the television series “The Doctors”. (the link is on YouTube) Ali played a new hit song called  “Unbreakable” from her newly released album.  Each Artist sang Christmas songs and played their instruments while the kids enjoyed every second.  For a moment, all worries and pain were forgotten by a full heart of joy. Presents and were given out to each child. All of YEA left with a huge present as well, we got to see all those kids having a good time and allowed us to appreciate our good health, family, and the love that was shared!  GREAT evening! Can’t THANKS enough, all who participated and helped in this effort. 
 
 

Album Credits:

DCC Chairpersons: John Joanette, Paola Marquez, Eric Taylor
YEA Chairpersons: Kimberly Simpson, Marcell Whitfield, Brad Baldner, Emily Knowles, Linda Culver
Executive Producer: Kimberly Simpson, Ian SImpson
Directors: Paola Marquez, Emily Knowles, Eric Taylor
Music Arrangements: Eric Taylor, Marcell Whitfield, Dan Belleville, Bruce Ling
Recording Studio: Tempermill
Photographers: Rex Arsich
Videographers: Collin Coon – Panamotions LLC., Jeremy Salo – CV Productions LLC.
Artist: Marcell Whitfield, Aspen Jacobsen, Tyler Soncrainte, Jayquan Curtis, Noah Hardecki

About the DCC

Committed to developing young leaders who will bring about positive change in our city, the Detroit Children’s Choir is comprised of 300, Southeast Michigan children, ages 8-18, who have a passion and love for singing. Our students receive an education in music literacy and vocal techniques, as well as, the opportunity to perform on stages across the Detroit metro area.  For more information visit, www.detroitchildrenschoir.org.

Date: Holiday 2019

Producers: Kimberly Simpson

Talent: Marcell Whitfield, Aspen Jacobsen, Tyler Soncrainte, Jayquan Curtis & Noah Hadecki

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Zulu Production

The Story Behind the Show

YEA Talent Performed a traditional South African dance for the movie premier of The Parricidal Effect

By Kim Simpson

Zulu Production

The Zulu Production came about due to the Producer and Director of the motion film project Parricidal Effect, Ryan Davey, is from South Africa. For the premier of the Parricidal Effect movie, Ryan Davey and Kim Simpson decided to surprise the audience with a dance performance showing the art of Zulu dancing and to create a stage play script to tell a story about how two very different cultures and tribes initially clash and later through a process of illumination, are able to discover each other’s strengths and sensitivities. They use the awareness for the greater good of their well-being and together protect their world from being destroyed by their adversaries.

This stage play is being considered for a movie screen play in the near future called “Deep Forest”. Stay tuned! 

 

Date: May 22, 2015

Producers: Ryan Davey & Kimberly Simpson

Director: Kim Simpson

Choreographer: Gevonchai 

Photographer: Rex Arsich