Nicholas Patrella
Voice Over Artist & Host of The Drawing Board
Biography
Nicholas Patrella
Born in Manhatthan and raised in New Rochelle, NY, I have always been a fan of animation, growing up with a lot of Disney and Warners Bros. cartoons as a kid, getting into anime in my teens, and topping it off wiith Ralph Bakshi films as an adult.
Around 2005, I decided to dabble in the growing world of online voice acting, eventually landing roles in audio dramas through auditions on the Voice Acting Alliance and meeting many talented friends along the way
It wasn't until July 2013 that I decided to take the next step. While browsing Facebook, I saw someone advertising a free Voiceover Class. It was taught by Melanie Ehrlich (who I have bccome good friends with) and it inspired me to take the chance and pursue a career in the voice over world
Audio Productions
Iktomi the spider in Altered Avalon. Directed by Carol Foley (Audio drama)
Braun in End Life. Directed by Morgan Garcia (Audio Drama)*
Eddie Valient in Mirror Image. Directed by Quinten Boyd (Audio drama)*
Marcus the wolf in City of Wynym. Directed by Carol Foley (Audio Drama)
Jake in City of Brambles. Directed by Carol Foley (Audio Drama)
Tomlin in Twin Stars. Directed by Robert Patterson (Audio Drama)
Raz Dagger in Wayward. Directed by Morgan Lea (Audio Drama)*
Finn Razorclaw in Night Warrior. Directed by Jordan Scavone
*credited as Will Knavison
2010 - present
2010 - present
Visual Productions
Jerry, various males (off screen, voice only) for White Space. Directed by Brett Ackerman (Stage Play)
Trey in Base 17. Directed by Samuel Jeremy (Flash animation)
Will Knavison in Awesome Studios ep.3. Directed by JT Curtis (live-action YouTube video)
The Other Guy in History of Rock and Roll. Directed by JT Curtis (live action YouTube video)
C. Watkins, Rocco, and Sal's Cyborgs (extra voices) in Technobabylon (video game)
Training & Workshops
Sampler and Advanced Voiceover classes, taught by Melanie Ehrlich
Advanced VO Animation class, taught by Darren Dunstan
Unique Voice class, taught by Randye Kaye of Edge Studio
Character Evaluation, taught by Jay Snyder of Edge Studio
Audio Production for Voice Overs class, taught by Melanie Ehlich and Michael A. Zekas
Masterclass for Voice Overs in Videogames, taught by Jennifer Hale
Animation VO Intensive with Ania O'Hare
Accents on Actors, Audiobook, and Character and Animation VO Technique part 1, taught by Paul Liberti
Advanced VO with Jessica Felrice (Commercial VO)
Advanced Animation VO Intensive with Danielle Pretsfelder