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John Patrick Lowrie: Actor, Author, Award Winner 02.15.12
Besides being a rising star in the literary world, John is also a stage and voiceover actor. His talent is unmistakable, from portraying the voice of Sword Control in the epic video game 'Halo: Reach' to voicing the lead in 'The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' radio series.
You can read more about John's background here.
Bravo, Ella Brackett! 02.02.12
The Seattle audio community has some mighty big shoes to fill now that iconic engineer Ella Brackett has taken her leave. After a long and illustrious career in audio, Ella is transitioning to a new role as personal cruise consultant at Holland America Line. Her acoustic journey has taken her to some of Seattle's top studios including APS (Now Victory Studios), Bad Animals, and, most recently at Flying Spot.From all of us at The Actors Group, wish you the very best in your new career, Ella. Thank you for making us sound so good for so many years.
Kira Lauren voices video for Google Science Fair 01.13.12
The Actors Group's Kira Lauren just voiced a cool project for the Google Science Fair. Click here to check out the video. Congrats, Kira. We don't remember science fairs being quite this cool - or easy to enter.
Chris Cashman Completes Media Tour 01.09.12
The Actors Group's Chris Cashman just wrapped a media tour that offers consumers money-saving tips on home electronics and media. Chris provides an array of savings options on everything from HD Television to movies and even electric bills. Click here to watch now.
Congrats to Ellen McLain on her Spike VGA award 12.18.11
Ellen McLean
The Actors Group would like to congratulate Ellen McLean for winning "Best Performance by a Human Female" at the 2011 Spike VGA awards. The award was for her voice work in 'Portal 2' -- a popular video game produced by Valve. Ellen received the prize for her portrayal of the character GLaDOS -- an acronym for 'Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System'.
To view video of Ellen receiving her award click here (segment begins at around 2:10).
Congratulations again to Ellen for her VGA win!
Pat Cashman hosts a tribute to J.P. Patches 12.15.11
Pat Cashman and Julius Pierpont (J.P.) Patches
Wednesday, December 14th was a night for celebration in Seattle. Northwest television legend J.P. Patches was honored during a 2-hour KCTS special hosted by Pat Cashman. J.P. and Pat also helped to raise funds for the public television station.
The show featured clips from the J.P. Patches television program, and marked the very last J.P. Patches television appearance. J.P. - also known as Chris Wedes - has been battling cancer and officially retired in the summer of 2011. His career has been marked by an epic 23-year run on KIRO TV and a 50-year history of entertaining.
On behalf of all the Patches Pals at the Actors Group, we salute you, J.P. and extend our thanks for the many years of enjoyment you have brought to us all.
Congrats to Mike Madeoy on his new role with Car Toys 12.07.11
The Actors Group would like to congratulate Mike Madeoy on his new role as national announcer for Car Toys TV and radio. Mike is a diverse voice actor who has recorded numerous local, regional and national projects for TV, radio and corporate projects. We congratulate him on his new opportunity with Car Toys.
Congras to Jeff Hoyt on his new role with Alltel Wireless 11.30.11
Jeff Hoyt
Cynthia Lair and Chris Cashman get two-pilot deal 11.13.11
Chris Cashman and Cynthia Lair
The Actors Group would like to congratulate Cynthia Lair and Chris Cashman on their two-pilot deal with Full Circle Organic Produce. Lair and Cashman will produce two online cooking demos that will live on the Full Circle website. The videos will provide Full Circle subscribers with healthful, easy-to-execute recipes that utilize ingredients from FC's weekly subscription box. The videos will be online just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Chris Cashman and Pat Cashman wrap production on Biz Kid$ 11.13.11
Chris Cashman and Pat Cashman
Chris Cashman and Pat Cashman -- or should we say "George" and "Abe" -- of the Actors Group as they wrap production on 'Biz Kid$'. The Emmy award-winning show features kids teaching other kids about business and money. Biz Kid$ airs on PBS. Check your local listings for dates and times.
Tom Douglas, Elysian Brewery create 'Saison of the Witch' 11.06.11
The Actors Group's Tom Douglas has partnered with the Elysian Brewery to create 'Saison of the Witch' - a rustic pumpkin beer just in time for fall.
Tom came up with the name as a tie-in to his newest establishment, Brave Horse Tavern. The beer debuted at Brave Horse's Octoberfest Dinner in September. The brew was also featured as part of Elysian's Great Pumpkin Beer Festival in October and is on tap at Elysian Brewery on Capitol Hill.
Congratulations - and thank you to Tom Douglas for creating another great offering!
The Actors Group welcomes Conner Marx! 11.04.11
Since moving to Seattle, Conner has worked almost exclusively in film, television, and commercials, gathering over twenty screen credits in his two years in the Northwest. Most recently, he starred in the suspense thriller, "Shadowed," and played Cole in "Jenny" with Gary Busey. Conner has also started to receive a lot of attention from geek culture for his lead role in the upcoming gamer web series, "Glitch." Of all his passions as an actor, perhaps the greatest is his love of a good, well-timed pie-to-the-face.
Learn more about Conner here.
Kaci Aitchison broadcasts from the 2011 Seattle Auto Show 11.03.11