Roy Samuelson

Audio Description performers live between the words on the page and the world happening on screen. In this workshop, Roy Samuelson breaks down how intention and context shape every line, and why the performers who understand that deliver something audiences actually feel. You'll work with real scripts, get to the mic, and walk away with tools you can use. Get your ticket here: /classes/ *** This class WILL be recorded and available for replay to ticket holders and NAVA members. **ANYONE IS WELCOME, NOT JUST NAVA MEMBERS--SHARE AWAY!**

This narration demo is really personal to me ❤️ ⁠ Each piece connects to a part of my life and how I’ve experienced the world, then and now.⁠ ⁠ The first one is that home and lifestyle feel. It takes me right back to when I used to watch @hgtv . I love interior design, decor, and especially watching spaces transform.⁠ ⁠ I even redesigned and renovated our main floor with ageing in place and universal design in mind so stepping into that style again… it felt familiar, almost like coming home.⁠ ⁠ The second piece was inspired by a recent visit to the @spacecentreyvr and that sense of wonder you feel in storytelling like @natgeo where you’re not just hearing information… you’re being carried into something bigger. ⁠ And then the third piece… this one sits really close to my heart.⁠ ⁠ It’s narration layered with integrated audio description where storytelling and accessibility exist in the same breath. You’ll hear two voices moving together and I step in through description, not just to explain what’s there but to carry the emotion of the moment. Because as someone living with sight loss I know what it means to rely on those words. And I don’t just want people to understand what’s happening I want them to feel it… to be part of the experience. This is the kind of work I care about where voice creates connection, and access is part of the story. ⁠ All scripts written by me.⁠ Grateful to my Narration teacher @dalewolfe_ @otmvoiceover , to Marie Ward @1marieward @otmvoiceover.toronto for directing this demo, and Jeff Wright @jeff_wright_recording for bringing it all together on the engineering side.⁠ ⁠ Video Description in Comments⁠ ⁠ 🎧 Narration + Audio Description Demo⁠ 🔗 purposeinview.com/voice-acting⁠ Rep: Brandi @allhearttalent ⁠ Headshot: Ian @vancouverheadshotphotographer ⁠ MUA: Amanda @amg_mua_ ⁠ ⁠ #VoiceActor #AudioDescription #NarrationDemo⁠

Accessibility isn’t a checkbox, it’s an invitation. In our latest sit-down session of Connected & Curious, Roy Samuelson shared a perspective on audio description that shifted everything. He doesn't just see it as a service; he sees it as hospitality. "I locked in on hospitality, welcoming someone into an experience they'd otherwise be excluded from. I want someone to say, 'Somebody made room for me here, and I belong in the story.'" When we design our worlds, our content, and our stories with everyone in mind, we aren’t just being "compliant." We are making room. We are telling our community: You belong here. Watch the full episode to hear more about how Roy is transforming the landscape of inclusive storytelling. [Link in Bio] DescriptionA vertical video frame. In the upper half, an icon of headphones with a microphone is paired with white text that reads: "Roy Samuelson on The Emotional Power of Audio Description Nobody Talks About." Below the text, a man with short brown hair and a green shirt under a dark blazer, identified as Roy Samuelson, is smiling warmly while holding the wires of his white earbuds. He is set against a dark background with a soft glowing highlight behind him. At the bottom, white closed-captioning text reads: "I locked in on hospitality, that there's this sense of welcoming someone into an experience that they'd otherwise be excluded from. And I carry the weight of that. I get how important it is to be present to that sense.” #Accessibility #InclusionMatters #AudioDescription #Belonging #InclusiveDesign

Coming soon: “Forever Human Voices” where co-Producer and Co-host Tea Chura @churatea and I pick the brains and hearts of leading scientists and researchers like @sophiescott , award-winning film and TV actors like @actuallystevenweber and journalists such as PBS host and humanitarian @khalilekulona and audio description writer/performer/producer @roysamuelson . We may not get to all the answers but we’ve got lots of questions and would love to hear from you about who else we might talk to. And PS so far pretty much everyone we’ve spoken to not only has great insight but they’re pretty funny. Coming soon!

Meet Roy! Roy is an author and actor with extensive experience across the mediums of commercials, games, promos, you name it! He is a key figure in the ever-growing area of Audio Description, which provides access to television programs, movies and other visual media for blind and low vision audiences, by providing descriptions of key visual elements. By connecting audio description audiences and the entertainment industry, Roy is among many leading the charge. Within the entertainment content, he advocates for blind and low vision professionals to have the opportunities as sighted professionals, in the same way that blind and low vision audiences have an immersive experience as sighted audiences. Learn more about Roy and his book, “A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Perfomance” at roysamuelson.com! #audiodescription #lowsightedartist #blindaudiencesupport #acting #inclusion

Advocacy has been part of my life long before I lost my sight. It began as a solo journey when my mom was denied Supplemental Security Income after her dystonia became severely debilitating. I started what became a successful letter writing campaign to my state legislators. That early experience showed me that one voice can create change. My advocacy deepened when my son was diagnosed with ADHD and I had to learn how special education works in order to collaborate with his school. These experiences taught me how important it is to understand systems, ask questions, and stay committed even when the path forward is not always clear. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine how much more powerful advocacy would become through connection. Meaningful relationships expand what is possible, especially when we work toward something larger than ourselves. Two of those individuals are featured in our newest podcast episode. Both are talented voice artists, with one being a seasoned Audio Description performer whose work helps make storytelling more inclusive. This conversation is more genuine than polished. We are still learning the ropes of podcasting and will continue refining our craft as we share real stories that matter without unnecessary noise. If you want to better understand the people behind Audio Description, I invite you to watch the full episode of Connected & Curious with Andy on YouTube. Watch here: https://youtu.be/Rbia_ppLJ1s (link also in bio). Description is in the comments #AudioDescription #Accessibility #InclusiveMedia #BlindnessSpectrum #RepresentationMatters

I often get asked, "how did you get into Audio Description?" So, here's a snippet of my story. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Roy Samuelson of ADNA (Audio Description Network Alliance) for a vulnerable and candid interview. We talk about how one email changed everything, why accessibility is so important, why we need joy and connection now more than ever, and so much more. Curious to hear more? Y'all know where to find the link 🫶 Thanks so much @joshua4hire for connecting us! #disabledactor #voiceactor #accessibilitymatters

Thanks @roysamuelson for the great conversation about BRAILLED IT and making a film for audiences across the sight spectrum. /us/podcast/the-adna-presents/id1513229594

Thanks to everyone at MOCAP SCHOOL HOLLYWOOD for teaching this voice actor how to perform PCAP! It was great fun, and helped me grow as an actor, despite my avatar’s freaky fingers lol! #mocap #mocapanimation #mocap #pcap #pcapeel #voiceactor

DID YOU KNOW… …Did you know That’s Voiceover!™ Career Expo (TVO) – coming up January 9-11, 2026 – is a VIRTUAL #voiceoverconference this time around? If you ever wanted to attend but felt that travel & hotel accommodations made it more cumbersome, this conference this time IS FOR YOU! Did you FURTHER know… …That even if you’re not attending the full TVO event, you can STILL attend its Mastery Intensive Series (MI Series) special sessions?!?! What?! Are you serious, Tom?! Yes. I’m serious. And I’m teaching one of them!! Join me (linktree in bio) for “Master Dialects with Confidence – and Have a Blast Doing It!” Curious about the MI Series? From the @societyvoicearts website: “TVO proudly presents the MI Series, the ultimate training experience for voice actors who refuse to settle for surface-level learning. Created for those ready to push past comfort zones and achieve real artistic breakthroughs, the MI Series brings together some of the most respected professionals in the industry for powerful, hands-on workshops that redefine what #voiceovertraining can be. Each 2-hour session offers 12 active participant seats, where students receive one-on-one direction and targeted feedback designed to spark immediate growth. An unlimited number of auditors are also welcome to join and experience every moment of discovery by observing their peers challenged, guided, and transformed in real time. Participation is open to everyone, whether or not you hold a TVO ticket. For just $99, you’ll gain access to an intimate, semi-private environment where you can zero in on your craft, sharpen your instincts, and uncover what’s been holding you back. The MI Series is not for the casual observer. It is for those serious about mastery, the kind that turns #auditions into #bookings and talent into legacy. Don’t just attend TVO. Experience it. Live it. Break through.” I’m so honored to be asked by #SOVAS , Joan Baker | @joanthevoice & @rudygaskins1 to join the incredible lineup populated with friends, clients, artistic collaborators, heroes & gurus (list in comments) JOIN US AND GROW!! - @tomantonellis

Roy Samuelson is an award-winning audio description (AD) performer, author, and consultant who collaborates to ensure blind audiences enjoy immersive, emotionally resonant storytelling. With over a decade of experience with thousands of AD projects across Netflix, HBO Max, A24, and more, Roy transforms accessibility from a checkbox into a creative asset. Insta @roysamuelson Home Page - Roy Samuelson /aaronsopinion?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator