Conversations with Brad Oxnam

Today we’d like to introduce you to Brad Oxnam.

Hi Brad, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I’m a voice actor, as well as an on-camera/stage actor & director. I moved to the area (with my then-girlfriend, now wife of 12+ years) after graduating with my Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern Mississippi. After many years of working in professional theatre companies in middle Tennessee (most notably Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Watershed Public Theatre, and Street Theatre Company), I discovered a talent and passion for voice-over work. My first gig was recording character pieces for an audio tour based in Virginia. I then started doing voices for a friend’s podcast, The Inexplicable Dumb Show. From there, I took classes with local coaches, joined the Tennessee Voice-Over Exchange community group, and have gone on to provide voice work for other podcasts, audiobooks, and video games. I have also joined the Tennessee Voice-Over Studio as an acting coach, teaching acting skills to those who wish to pursue the craft of voice acting.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Like any career in the arts, there are plenty of obstacles whether they arise from the industry or from one’s personal life. Sometimes, I’ve taken a “day job” to make sure finances are met, and other times, I’ve declined an opportunity to focus on my family. Persistence is the key to success, especially in the performance world. I keep going, even if the steps seem small because I know this type of work is what I’m meant to do.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
My specialty is character voices. Coming from a background as a character actor on stage, I love creating memorable, larger-than-life characters. In the voice-over industry, particularly the kind needed for animation, video games, audiobooks, and other narrative-type content, one needs a large range of emotional and technical skills to be marketable and have a long-lasting career.

We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
Despite having a big personality behind the mic, on stage, or in front of a class, I can be quite reserved. And while I love performing, karaoke terrifies me.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.bradoxnam.com
• Instagram: @bradoxnam_voiceactor

Image Credits
Headshot – Krista Lee Voice Over Shot – Sean Rogers