A man in a recording studio wearing headphones, standing next to a microphone with a book titled 'Learn English with Jacinta and Friends Unit One' displayed.

Welcome to RichardSilberg/VO

An open book with a vintage microphone rising from it, set against a backdrop of mountains, stars, and a celestial body, all within a circular frame.

With decades of experience as a performer, storyteller, and educator, I bring a deep passion for language, narrative, and communication to every project. My voice-over work spans documentary narration, e-learning, and character-driven performances, including storytelling and narration for an Academy Award-nominated short documentary. Trained at Voice One Studios, American Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and The California Shakespeare Festival, I’ve built a career rooted in storytelling and performance.

My voice is smoky, warm, and confident, carrying a storyteller’s rhythm that draws listeners in. Whether narrating a documentary, voicing an immersive learning experience, bringing a brand to life in a commercial, or crafting distinct characters in an audiobook, I deliver performances that are both engaging and authentic. With a background in film, television, radio, and live performance, along with experience as a public speaking and storytelling coach and international educator, I know how to connect with an audience and create meaningful experiences through voice. Working from a broadcast-quality home studio, I bring professional-grade recordings to every project—ready to elevate your story with clarity, depth, and emotion.

Your story deserves the right voice. Let’s work together to bring it to life.

These 3 voiceover samples, recorded in my home studio, offer a glimpse into the storytelling approach used in the National English Curriculum I created for Timor-Leste’s Grade 7 student textbook—designed to support comprehension, engagement, and language learning. They also highlight my home studio setup.

1. Narrative Nonfiction – Global Culture Title: “The Girl with the Colorful Cloth” – A Cultural Snapshot from Timor-Leste
Level: A2–B1

A young girl is weaving a colorful traditional textile on a wooden loom while a young boy in the background holds a piece of fabric in a village setting.

II. Audio Tour – Market Scene Title: “Welcome to the Market– A Guided Walkthrough of a Timorese Market”
Level: A2

Local vendors at a waterfront market selling fish, bread, bananas, and other fresh produce at sunset.

Storytelling/Podcast

III. Short Fiction Title: “The Wind Changed” – A Story Moment for Language Learners
Level: A1–A2

A woman and two boys stand outside on a dirt road, watching a wildfire in the distance with dark smoke and bright flames, under a blue sky with a few clouds and a shining sun.

The following samples are from a variety of other projects I have contributed to over the years.

E-Learning

Film/Book Narration

Richard’s Performance Resume

Voice-Over & Narration Credits

E-Learning

- "Learn English with Jacinta and Friends" Companion Audio featuring stories, vocabulary, dialogues, chants, and pronunciation for the Grade 7 English textbook produced by the Ministry of Education and the U.S. Embassy in Timor-Leste.
- Explainer Videos – E-learning YouTube channel for Timor-Leste English teachers.
- "American English" – Recordings for the U.S. Department of State’s E-Learning platform.

Film

- "When We Were Bullies" – Voice-over and on-screen performance for Academy Award-nominated short documentary (Jay Rosenblatt, Director).
- "The Smell of Burning Ants" – Voice-over for fictional film (Jay Rosenblatt, Director).
- "Darkness of Day" – Voice-over for documentary (Jay Rosenblatt, Director).
- "Two to Tango" and selected shorts– Voice-over for dramatic films (Brett Simon, Director).

Radio

- "The Story of Joseph" – Character voice for National Public Radio drama production (William Drummond, Director).                                                --- "Falling in Darkness"–Principal character voice (Richard Macek) for National Public Radio drama production (William Drummond, Director).

Film, TV and Commercial Acting Credits

- "Patch Adams"– Psychiatric ward patient                                                                              - "7 Wonders of the Industrial World" BBC production– Brakeman - "Unsolved Mysteries” Timothy (Principal Actor)                                                                          - "Guinness Stout"  Principal + stunt (Commercial)

Theatre & Storytelling Credits

- Shotgun Players – Over 15 production credits. Notable productions include:   “Edmond”-David Mamet, “A Merchant of Venice” -William Shakespeare, "Uncle Vanya"—Anton Chekov, "Faustus"—Christopher Marlow, "The Lover"-Harold Pinter                                                                                                                      - Marin Theatre Company "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"                                                             - Shakespeare at Stinton "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged"                                      —- - - Berkeley Repertory Theatre "Journey to the West"
- Porchlight Storytelling – Featured storyteller for main-stage performance + winner of two story slams                                                                                                                                                           - Collaborations with the U.S. Department of State’s English Language Programs, combining storytelling with education.                                                                                                                              - "The Origins of the Trojan War"--featured storyteller sponsored by the U.S. Fulbright program at the gates of Troy (Hisarlik, Turkey)

Training

- Voice Over –Voice One Studios, San Francisco (audiobook, character, narrative, commercial, home recording techniques and voice training).
- Vocal Training – American Conservatory Theatre, California Shakespeare Festival, Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
- General Acting – American Conservatory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, University of Wisconsin, Madison -- Storytelling- Ben Haggarty (England), Clare Murphy (Ireland)

Home Studio

- Microphone: Rode NT1 5th Generation Condenser Mic
- Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett G4
- Software: Twisted Wave Recording Software
- Computer: MacBook Air M-4
- Acoustically treated recording space
A man in a recording studio with blue acoustic foam panels, giving a thumbs up next to a microphone and a book titled 'Learn English with Jacinta and Friends Unit One' featuring cartoon children and a landscape on the cover.