Edge Studio Production Team

A leading authority on voice-over and Chief Edge Officer of Edge Studio, David Goldberg has cast and directed thousands of voice-over productions. He has also coached innumerable voice actors, from beginners to top working pros and celebrities.

David says, “Although I don’t have a golden voice, I guess my ears work pretty well.”

Indeed. David's ears are considered the best in the industry.

He's known for an uncanny ability to provide super-quick yet precise direction. Because he sees things from all industry perspectives, many veteran voice actors rely on him as their mentor. David is also one of the most active directors and speakers, frequently illustrating his practical answers with fun anecdotes from his many years of experience.

Soon after founding Edge Studio as a music-recording facility in 1988, David added spoken voice recording to its repertoire. In response to many clients asking him for voice over guidance, David wrote the first edition of the 'Voice Over Performance Guidebook' in 1992.

Since 2000, Edge Studio has focused exclusively on spoken voice, and is now one of the world's premiere voice over production, casting, and training facilities.

Clients and agents rely on David's ability to pinpoint the right voice actor for their production. Voice actors rely on his ability to help them find their full potential, benefiting from his perception, straight-forwardness, production savvy, and those acute ears.

People and companies that David has worked with at Edge Studio include: Nickelodeon, Disney, Pixar, DaimlerChrysler, The US Postal Service, Scholastic, IBM, The United Nations, countless radio stations, National Public Radio, ESPN, Discovery, Mel Brooks, Joan Rivers, Eartha Kitt, Tom Brokaw, John Ratzenberger, Denise Austin, Mark Linn-Baker, and scores of leading Broadway and TV performers.

Edge Studio remains one of the country's most acclaimed voice over facilities, offering voice over production, casting, and education.

A native Midwesterner and graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Andrew Warner moved to the Big Apple to work in arts and entertainment. He brings all of his skills and experiences to bear as a member of the Edge Studio team. Andrew has produced short films, counseled students and overseen projects at prestigious educational institutions including The Juilliard School and Interlochen Arts Academy. In all his operational responsibilities, his ultimate goal was to give students the tools necessary to becoming successful performing artists. In addition, he has worked at prominent post-production houses like Company 3, where he was a Production Manager working on commercials for a myriad of products including Progressive, Weight Watchers, Dos Equis, and Apple.

In his free time, Andrew is a rather serious film buff, found more often than not at various theatres around the city, basking in the glow of the silver screen. He also has an extensive background in performance, and can be seen on stage with various improvisational comedy teams around NYC. Among his more deliberative creative endeavors, Andrew has written screenplays, short fiction and comedy sketches, and has a degree in Art History & Archaeology.

Originally from Saint-Petersburg, Russia, Kate Smirnova grew up in a music oriented household. Being classically trained in piano and voice, she developed a love and passion for music of all kinds, which later manifested in an interest in visual arts and culture. Graduating from the School of Visual Arts, New York, Kate has established herself as a production coordinator across cultural fields. Working closely with musicians and visual artists, she has collaborated with creatives on specials projects, helping them identify and achieve goals, and working to bring creative ideas to fruition. Prior to coming to Edge Studio, Kate worked with BRIC Arts Media, where she oversaw the public equipment room and all day-to-day functions of their studios. In her spare time Kate enjoys hiking and traveling around the country in search of museums and art, while writing an art history blog.

Born in Chicago and raised in the Midwest, Jennifer studied history at Southern Adventist University in Tennessee before moving to New York City. She moved to the city with the intention of climbing the corporate ladder, but always had an interest in the arts and entertainment. She began her career working in advertising agencies around the city and eventually found herself at Edge. She enjoys reading about 5 books a month, baking breads, cakes, and desserts, and loves cats (especially British Shorthairs), even if she doesn't have one at the moment. She brings her extensive knowledge of sales and advertising to the Edge Studio Production Team.