Voice-over is fun! Though I am primarily a singer, I have always enjoyed the opportunities to live vicariously through voice-over work. It allows me to throw myself into a character and bring that character to life!
I have done voice over work for:
7-Eleven (Come to me Gitchugumi), which airs on radio each summer in many markets.
McDonald's Training Films
Voice-over for TV commercials for boutiques and antique shops in Southwest Michigan
Bekins Van Lines Training Film
Weekly radio show (Jazz and More!...with Greta Pope). Radio Harbor Country, Three Oaks, Michigan.
Jingle work (McDonalds, Coke, Whirlpool and others)
Founder and Director of the "American Vocal Workshop" (I teach students to correctly use their voices for announcing, presenting, singing, public speaking, etc.)
I host and produce radio show "Jazz and More!...with Greta Pope" (airs weekly on Radio Harbor Country).
Ph.D. Business Administration (University of Wisconsin)
Post graduate work (2 years) at Indiana University in vocal performance (studied with Metropolitan opera diva Eileen Farrell).
Master of Music Degree (Miami University)
(Theater training and theater performing experience)
Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree (Western College for Women)
(Music Major)
(Theater training and theater performing experience)
Voice-over Seminars (through SAG/AFTRA Chicago)
Broadcast seminars (through SAG/AFTRA Chicago)
Broadcast seminars (through Radio Harbor Country)
Pro-tools recording software
MAC Computer
Behringer Mixing Board
Sennheiser, Shure and Electrovoice microphones
I work primarily as a live performer (singer). I am also a motivational speaker Please visit my websites www.gretapope.com and www.TheMusicBusinessExpert.com
I have many years of experience as a stage performer, having worked in the areas of acting and dancing as well as singing. I have been a spokeswoman for many trade shows and corporate events.
I am the President/CEO of Greta Pope Entertainment, Inc. We produce and book entertainment for major corporate clients. I interface daily with executives in the line of this business.
I sit on several local, national and international boards and have had a great deal of experience in business settings. One of these Boards is the Chicago SAG/AFTRA local. I served as Chairman for the National AFTRA Convention held in Chicago during the summer of 2009.
Other current or past Boards that I have served on include:
Ronald McDonald House www.rmhc.org
WorldChicago www.worldchicago.org
Advocate Trinity Hospital (Women's Board Chair) www.advocatehealth.com
Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society (Hyde Park Auxiliary) www.childrenshomeandaid.org
The Links Incorporated www.linksinc.org
The Girl Friends www.gfinc.com
Jack and Jill of America www.jackandjillinc.org