David Allen Vargo
"...an incredible talent!"
Kat Eickhoff
Author
"...truly a masterful narrator!"
Charla White
Owner, AudiobookReviewer.com
Storytelling has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember. As an audiobook narrator, actor, and director, I bring more than thirty-five years of professional theatre experience to the microphone, along with a lifelong love of language, character, and emotional truth.
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My training began in the theatre, with a classical foundation from the National Shakespeare Conservatory and the Florida State University School of Theatre. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working as both an actor and director, experiences that continue to shape the way I approach every audiobook. I listen for rhythm, intention, subtext, and the quiet places where a character’s inner life reveals itself.
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Audiobook narration felt like a natural next chapter. It allows me to bring together everything I love most about performance: voice, imagination, intimacy, and story. Whether I’m giving life to a rugged protagonist, a vulnerable romantic, a polished villain, or an eccentric supporting character, my goal is always the same — to honor the author’s words and create a performance that invites the listener fully into the world of the book.
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I’m proud to be a member of SAG-AFTRA, the Professional Audiobook Narrators Association, the National Association of Voice Actors, the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, and the Audio Publishers Association. I record from a broadcast-quality home studio and bring professionalism, preparation, and a collaborative spirit to every project.
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When I’m not behind the microphone, I’m often still involved in professional theatre as an actor or director. And in my off hours, I’m usually at home with Abigail and Thor, my two thoroughly indulged cats, who remain convinced that any recording schedule should be arranged around them.
EDUCATION
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AA in Theatre, Broward College, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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BA in English, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
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BFA in Acting, Florida State University, School of Theatre, Tallahassee, FL
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AAS in Digital Design & Graphics, Columbus State CC, Columbus, OH
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Certified Digital Audio & Recording Production Engineer, Columbus State CC, Columbus, OH
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CMMP Certified Marketing Management Professional
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Certified Notary Public for the State of Ohio (commission expires 10/1/28)
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Graduate of the National Shakespeare Conservatory; New York, NY
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Ordained & Licensed Minister, Universal Life Church
TRAINING
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Private Coaching - Sean Pratt Non-Fiction Audiobook & Business Coaching
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Private Coaching - Shannon Elizabeth Parks Narration Performance Coach
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Recording Technology Education - Roy B. Yokelson - Antland Productions
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Private Coaching - Carol Monda - Audiobooks - Global Voice Acting Academy
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Audiobook Narration 101 with Chris Ciulla, Leonardo Audio
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The Great Audiobook Adventure with Elise Arsenault
MISCELLANEOUS PERFOMANCE EXPERIENCE
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Acted in over 140 professional plays and musicals
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Directed over 30 professional plays, 12 for the New River Shakespeare Festival in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Professionally stage managed 14 productions.
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Designed sound for 26 productions.
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Composed incidental music for 3 productions.
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Wrote scripts, designed productions/presentations for corporate special events for 20 years.
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Designed over 85 theatrical posters, brochures, and other media for marketing collateral.
EQUIPMENT
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iMac20,2; and MacBook Pro M2
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Mic: AUDIO-TECHNICA 4047-SV
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Adobe Audition
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iZotope RX11 Audio Editor
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Generation
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Mogami Gold Studio-03 XLR cabeling
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Shure SRH840A Headphones
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iPad for soundless copy scrolling
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Auralex Alpha VoiceOver Studio Foam Panels
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ORGANIZATIONS
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SAG/AFTRA Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television & Radio Artists
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AEA Actors' Equity Association
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APA Audio Publishers Association
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PANA, Professional Audiobook Narrators Association
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NAVA National Association of Voice Actors
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SOVAS Society of Voice Arts & Sciences
