Author
Commercial Voice Actor
Audiobook Producer
Should I Produce an Audiobook?
Not only should you, it’s a must! Storytelling is one of humanity’s oldest, most collective traditions, and the Audiobook market is growing rapidly.
Audio reaches people who’d never pick up your book otherwise, and a well-narrated story is immersive, adds immediate emotional depth, and resonates in our heads and hearts in a way that text alone, no matter how well-written, can never do. You never know who your story might reach, or where!
Take my word for it: I have lived both sides of that coin. As an author who narrated and produced my own first Audiobook, I watched it come to life and change how people connected with the story (and discovered a whole new passion and career!)
If you’re weighing whether your book deserves an Audiobook, let’s talk about what that could look like for yours.
Professional Audiobook Narrator for Authors
Commercial & Corporate Portfolio
About Us
Theo / Author, Commercial Voice Artist, Producer
After writing and narrating my own first novel, The Hidden Pull, I discovered a love for voice acting and went all-in, building a fully-equipped studio.
I've since dozens of audiobook titles for Audible, Spotify, and others, as well as various commercial, E-Learning, and Corporate voiceover projects.
Now collaborating with other producers and artists to create original content for Audible, Spotify, Youtube, and more!
Ann-Marie / Graphic Designer
After completing degrees in Psychology and Communication Design, I worked at a big agency doing both print and digital design and photo art direction for clients such as adidas, Microsoft, Xbox, and Reebok.
Following my time at the agency, I created an independent studio to do logo and identity design for my own clients, as well as continuing my love for prints, pattern design, and hand-lettering.
FAQs
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Author, narrator, producer of stories big and small. Twice-immigrant, polite outlaw-wannabe funny man from the Pacific Northwest now living the geo-arbitrage lifestyle between Portland, OR and Helsinki, Finland.
Bilingual, fluent in English/Russian with a neutral North-American/General accent and smooth, controlled delivery and crystal-clear diction.
Former healthcare and court interpreter with a knack for medical and legal jargon.
As a writer, I've spent a minute or two on getting into the minds of characters to make them more genuine, relatable, and realistic across a variety of genres.
I wanted my first novel, The Hidden Pull, to become an audiobook, and in recording it discovered a new love for voice acting and went all-in. I built a fully equipped studio, produced over 20 titles for Audible, Findaway Voices/Spotify, Readeezy, and others, and have never looked back.
I am a firm believer in continued professional development, and have received 30+ hours of 1-on-1 coaching instruction in commercial, corporate, audiobook and character genres from Jesse Carroll of Voiceover School, Dave Bisson of Adventures in Voice Acting, Brad Hyland of American Voice Power, J. Michael Collins of JMC Demos, the legendary Marc Grau and the master storyteller Scott Brick!
Commercial clients include Roomba, Western Digital, Air Lift Performance, Bluon AI, RevealAJI, San Francisco Travel, and others.
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“An unusual age non-specific vocal profile with a bit of that smoky gravitas and a cool, understated swagger.” — J. Michael Collins, Demo Producer, Coach https://www.jmcvoiceover.com/
Vocal range: Teenager (13-17) Young adult (18-34), Adult (35-44), Senior (55+)
Languages: English, Russian. I can comfortably pronounce select Spanish, Italian, French, and German words.
Accents: General American, Southern US, New York, Mid-Atlantic, Eastern European, Russian.
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Audiobook
Commercial
Corporate
Explainer
E-Learning
Podcast
Animation, Video Game
Medical
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Audio Editing and Clean Up
Music Production
Sound Effects
Script Writing/Editing
Translation
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AI-generated content is a reality, and I don’t begrudge authors who use AI tools for research, formatting, editing, or even text creation. However, they should be aware that AI-assisted writing is still in its early stages and tends to be formulaic, redundant, often hyperbolic, and relies on excess filler. (It also likes to tell people how to feel about stuff, a lot, which I just find hilarious).
Consider this: large language models (LLMs) are built on massive volumes of human-written text. They don’t “write” so much as emulate/predict language based on the data they see on the internet, and the internet ain’t all literary classics… further compounded by the fact that it appears, at least to me, to preferentially select for style based on popular media these days: cookie-cutter, bite-sized, dumbed-down to account for constant distraction, scrollable.
Listeners are increasingly aware of this, and author reputations may suffer. AI text requires both editing skills and specialized narration techniques to “humanize” the text and make it flow more naturally. For this reason (and for my own sanity), narration rates for AI material are prohibitively expensive. Thank you for understanding.
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Theo’s turn around time varies from a few to 24 hours on projects, depending on complexity. Audiobook production schedules and deadlines are discussed ahead of time.
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Professional Studio
Have full confidence in broadcast quality audio on every project.
Custom, fully-acoustically treated vocal booth
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Duo Gen 2
Neumann TLM103/Sennheiser MKH 416 microphones
Custom Professional Sound Chain by Audio Engineer LennyB
Source Connect Standard/4.0
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If you are looking for a versatile, dynamic, and expressive voice for your commercial, audiobook, or corporate training project, Theo Polo is an excellent choice for several reasons:
Theo comfortably performs a wider-than-usual authentic age range, from early 20s to 50s
Theo has experience in both writing, analyzing, and performing a diverse cast of characters in Audiobooks, some of which can be heard in his Audiobook and Character reels above
Theo offers a FREE Zoom or phone consultation on every project, which allows you to get a sense of his personality, expertise, and work terms
Theo is actively employed in the Commercial Voice Over sphere and receives personalized coaching from some of the top coaches in the industry
Theo is always available for a live-directed session via Source Connect Standard or 4.0, which ensures you can give real-time input on his tone, inflection, pitch, pace, and overall energy of the performance, and are 100% satisfied!
You can hire Theo as your voice actor directly through this website, by contacting him using the “send us your script” contact form along with your usage details and unique delivery requirements, and he will get back to you with a time to connect!
Testimonials
“Theo had the job done before the deadline. The audiobook turned out amazing. A real rising talent in voiceover! Thank you for making your voice available. Look forward to working with you again.”
“Theo is the whole package: great voice, great reading instincts, and a very professional process. I highly recommend.”
“Theo did a great job on our spot and was very easy to work with. He was really quick with his response and was able to make revisions when needed. He was also understanding and patient. Great Voice, Highly recommend!”
“Theo was an absolute delight to work with. He is highly efficient, consistently producing first-rate work which exceeded even my demanding expectations. He was head and shoulders above the other people and went above and beyond during the production. I learned a great deal from working with him. And his performance was just superlative! I was 100% happy with the finished result. An amazing performer!”
“Theo was wonderful to work with and gave a believable and relatable performance for a fictional character. His delivery had our participants assuming the character was real and created a more empathetic workshop. Thank you, Theo!!!”
“I am so grateful for the care Theo gave to each of the characters in my novel. His range of emotions, voice, and tones brought my audiobook to life!”
“Many thanks again Theo for your professional touch to every part of this project.
It’s quite obvious what your special function is…a voice that has and WILL touch many hearts.”
“Theo did a fine job for us at Readeezy. He was reliable and responded to all requests promply. Would definitely recommend him.”
“Working with Theo on my audiobook was an absolute pleasure. After listening to 110 auditions, his voice immediately stood out and captured my attention. Beyond his exceptional vocal talent, Theo demonstrated remarkable flexibility, skillfully adjusting his narration style to suit various parts of the book. I also greatly appreciated his efficiency and quick turnaround time. I highly recommend collaborating with Theo for any audiobook project.”
Hear your stories come to life
With:
ALWAYS AUTHENTIC HUMAN VOICE GUARANTEE
We promise never to use AI-generated or synthetic voices in the creation of your message.
DIGITAL IMAGERY & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Logos, custom images, and professional graphic design will elevate your project far and above the competition!
MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS
Employ a full suite of custom effects to add depth, spirit, and emotional impact to your message and create a truly immersive environment for your listeners and viewers!
PROFESSIONAL STUDIO MASTERING
Rest easy knowing you are working with world-class sound quality, approved by professional audio engineer LennyB of LennyB.com
Send us your script!
(Two minute limit per script.)