Talent Wins National Search for the Voice To Bring Booker T. Washington to Life

CINCINNATI, August 20, 2004 -- Andrew Barnes -- The Voiceover Guy" -- was chosen from more than 150 actors to portray the voice of Booker T. Washington and provide the total narrative script for an award-winning multimedia presentation at the Booker T. Washington National Monument in Tuskegee, Alabama.

To portray the great American educator and leader Booker T. Washington, who for 20 years was the most influential African-American in the United States, Mr. Barnes studied the only audio recording available to learn Bookers unique way of speaking. His diligent preparation and expert performance drew praise from the staff at the National Monument. The universal comment about Mr. Barnes was that his voice is soothing, informative, and respectful while maintaining the users attention throughout the narrative."

Mr. Barnes performance is an integral part of the new Interactive Visitor Information System at the Booker T. Washington National Monument. Created and produced by Interactive Design, Inc., of Roanoke, Virginia, the interactive program has earned multiple awards from the National Park Service for its quality, originality, and effectiveness. Mr. Barnes has been retained for all future enhancements and extracurricular programs.

A talented actor, professional singer, and rising voiceover professional, Mr. Barnes uses his powerful, effective voice and extensive theatrical experience to bring to life a wide variety of characters, both commercial and inspirational. Through his Cincinnati-based firm, The Voiceover Guy, LLC (www.thevoiceoverguy.com), he has voiced ads for companies such as Kroger and Key Bank as well as the character voice for former slave Venture Smith for the new National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, recently opened on the banks of the Ohio River in Cincinnati.

Voice demos and additional information are available at www.thevoiceoverguy.com or by calling Mr. Barnes at 877-THE-VGUY (877-843-8489).