079 - Mark "Monk" Schane-Lydon Interview

Published: Feb. 12, 2018, 8 a.m.

Who is Monk? And why is he seen so often in a kilt? We'll get to that in a moment. First off, I am a\xa0voice actor\xa0and\xa0storyteller. From the stage to the screen to a quiet booth. Bringing a story to life is what I love to do. That script could be about a far-off land filled with mystical dragons, or a quick explanation of how your new online banking app functions. A\xa0voice over\xa0that conveys\xa0trust\xa0and\xa0honesty. My work has received Addy and Telly awards and I've received a couple of awards for my stage work as well.

I record at Lodge Studios, a fully equipped\xa0Voice Over\xa0studio with iPDTL and Source Connect connections to the outside world.\xa0

So how did I get here? After 6 years of fixing helicopters for the USAF, I jumped into\xa0broadcast\xa0school, and after a couple of\xa0radio stations, switched to\xa0animation\xa0and\xa0film work. From there I hit the stage and moved from behind the camera to in front of it. I started singing and performing, and the\xa0storytellingand\xa0narration\xa0followed. When I approached my first agent, he threw me into\xa0commercial\xa0work. So I understand the needs of production, and the pressures of getting it done right the first time. My masters degree is in\xa0Communications, getting the message to the target audience. It's amazing what you can do with a smile

Now, about the kilt. You know, once you start wearing them, it's hard to go back to anything else. Believe me, go get a kilt.