Narrators

Robert came to audiobook narration fresh from his MFA in classical theater. Initially answering a casting call for a narrator who spoke Spanish, Robert has used his Mexican-American background to imbue authentic flavor and dialogue in audio titles. His success with six young adult novels by Gary Soto has gotten our attention, including TAKING SIDES and BURIED ONIONS . His powerful command of language and rich voice reflect his interest in dialects. In his recent performance of BEAST by Donna Jo Napoli, a modern fable of "Beauty and the Beast" set in Persia, Robert jumped at the chance to add Farsi and Arabic to his repertoire. We hope to hear Robert in different audiobook venues in coming months. --2001 Narrator Yearbook