ACTOR PAGE (RESUME & REELS)

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OVERVIEW:
Darren Marlar is a voice artist and actor. Links below will take you to many video and audio projects Darren has been involved with.

Awards & Recognitions

(2015) “Best Supporting Actor’ nominee for “I’m No Hero” – Laugh or Die Comedy Fest
(2015) “Best Supporting Actor” winner for “M3ntal State 2” – Prairie State Film Festival
(2015) “Best Supporting Actor” winner for “I’m No Hero” – Geek Out Film Fest
(2014) “Outstanding Radio Commercial” winner – Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters
(2014) “Best Supporting Actor” nominee for “Whom I Fear” – Short Bus Film Festival
(2014) “Best Supporting Actor” nominee for “Whom I Fear” – Chicago Indie Horror Film Festival
(2014) “Best Supporting Actor” winner for “M3ntal State” – Prairie State Film Festival
(2012) “Best Actor” nominee for “Hand of Glory” – Prairie State Film Festival
(2012) “Best Actor” nominee for “Hand of Glory” – Chicago Indie Horror Film Festival

Television, Movies and Webisodes (Click links below to watch video clips. Click HERE to visit Darren on YouTube.)

(2016) “M3ntal State 3” / Psychiatrist / RoRand Productions
(2016) “Fangs Vs. Spurs” / Dutch Eaton / 4 Lizards Productions
(2016) “Detect Evil” / Metatron / PepperScar Productions
(2016) “Sister of the Wolf” / Reporter #4 / Breaking Fate Productions
(2015) “M3ntal State 2” / Psychiatrist / RoRand Productions
(2015) “The Miskatonic Files” (web series) / Patrick (co-star) / Vinland CineMusique Motion Pictures
(2015) “Kathryn Upside Down” / Phil / Allie Loukas
(2015) “Whom I Fear 2” / Father Willis / Cokshot Films
(2015) “I’m No Hero” / Uncle J.R. / PepperScar Productions
(2014) “Welcome to Woodbary” (web series) / Dennis / Pepperscar Productions
(2014) “Mictlantecuhtli” / Patrick / Vinland CineMusique Motion Pictures
(2014) “Denny’s” TV commercial / Voice-Narrator/JackPro Productions
(2014) “A Man’s Gotta Do What a Man’s Gotta Do” (TV pilot) / Max / Halsted Media
(2014) “M3ntal State” / Psychiatrist / Pepperscar Productions
(2014) “Death 101” / Creepy Stranger/ Fathead Films
(2014) “Rock And a Hard Place” TV pilot / Darren Keaton (lead) / Keith Romine
(2014) “Orchestral Dream Shop” / Jeep (lead) / John Brandt Films
(2014) “Suburban Legends” / Darren (lead) / Fathead Films
(2014) “Slay Utterly” / FBI Agent Walter Byrne (lead) / Vinland CineMusique Motion Pictures
(2014) “The Storm” / Braxton Hicks / Scotchworthy Productions
(2014) “Trapped” / Will’s Dad / Fathead Films
(2014) “Camera Club Chronicle” / Ray (lead) / John Brandt Films
(2014) “Holler Spree” / Desk Officer / Indept Pictures
(2013) “Drifted” / Martin / Boomstick Films
(2013) “I’m Not a Hacker” / Male Co-worker / Andrew Stegmeyer
(2013) “Whom I Fear” / Father Willis / Cokshot Films
(2013) “The Confession” / Father Adam / I Love That Show Productions
(2013) “Buckle Up Punk” / Parking Garage Guard / Duran Productions
(2013) “The Ax Man Engima” / self / Vinland CineMusique Motion Pictures
(2013) “Zombie Dawn” / Various (Voice) / Eagle One Media
(2013) “Separate Checks” / Larry / Scotchworthy Productions
(2012) “Two-Flat” TV series (pilot) / Joe
(2012) “Fear in Shadows” / Commissioner Jim Gordon / Cokshot Films
(2012) “Ride Along” / Roy Pallen / Indept Pictures
(2012) “Bacon” / Professor Ross / Spook Show Entertainment
(2012) “Ten Pins In The Sky” / Andy (lead) / John Brandt Films
(2012) “Polarized” / Seasoned Detective / Eric Smigiel
(2012) “Reclamation” / Lieutenant (Voice) / Nate Horowitz, NTG Productions
(2012) “Backyard Bar & Grill: Rib Expert” TV Commercial / Gary / Seven 11 Productions
(2012) “Freedom Dream” / Jim / Plastic Age Productions
(2012) “Hand of Glory” / Joseph (lead) / Vinland CineMusique Motion Pictures
(2012) “Burnt Out” / Bumbling High School Security Guard, Chet Wilkerson
(2012) “The Tell-It-Alls” TV pilot / Halsted Media
(2011) “Planet Dead” feature film / Joe / Indept Pictures
(2011) “Planet Dead” feature film / zombie / Indept Pictures
(2011) “Night Of The Bogeyman” / Josh (lead) / Plastic Age Productions
(2011) “Tribal ‘El’ Community” / Fat Man On Train Eating a Hot Dog
(2010) “Preachers Kids: The Untold Stories” TV Show / Halsted Media
(2010) “World Hyundai: #1 Hyundai” TV Commercial / Moore & Scarry Advertising
(2010) “Kelley’s Market: Loyalty Card Pledge” TV Commercial / Seven 11 Productions
(2010) “Kelley’s Market: Loyalty Card Phone” TV Commercial / Seven 11 Productions
(2010) “Window World: I Know You” TV Commercial / Seven 11 Productions
(2010) “I’m Just Sayin’” / Self (guest appearance) / TCT Television Network
(2010) “Focus 4” / Self (guest appearance) / CTVN Television Network
(2009) “Local Laughs” / Self (guest appearance) / DGTV

Voice Acting, Stage, Music (Click links below to hear audio clips. Click HERE for commercial voice demo.)

(2013-Present) “The Byron Chronicles” / Santa Claus / Eric Busby Presents (recurring)
(2012-2013) “Cascade” / Frost (Voice/Lead) / Darker Projects (recurring)
(2011-Present) “The Byron Chronicles” / Esh (Voice) / Darker Projects (recurring)
(2010-2012) “Star Trek: Section 31” / Dr. Sahket (Voice) / Darker Projects (recurring)
(2010-Present) “The Byron Chronicles” / Ryuk-Werewolf (Voice) / Darker Projects (recurring)
(2010-2012) “Green Lantern” / Hal Jordan (Voice/Lead) / Misfits Audio Productions
(2012) “Time Distortion Day Trip” / Williams / Nother.us
(2012) “Rabbit Trax” / Admiral Jimbob / Misfits Audio Productions
(2011) “Space:1999” / The Caretaker (Voice) / Darker Projects
(2011) “Boiling Sea” / MaCullum (Voice) / Broken Sea Productions
(2010-2011) “Green Lantern: One Grain of Sand” / Hal Jordan (Voice/Lead) / Darker Projects
(2010) “Green Lantern: Blackest Night” / Hal Jordan (Voice/Lead) / Darker Projects
(2010) “The Christmas Teddy” / Narrator / Misfits Audio Productions
(2010) “Stargate SG-1: Jal Kek Nemran” / Colonel Jack O’Neill (Voice/Lead) / Misfits Audio Productions
(2010) “Stargate SG-1: Jal Kek Nemran” / Apophis (Voice) / Misfits Audio Productions
(2009) “Frosty” / Frosty the Snowman (Voice/Lead) / Misfits Audio Productions
(2009) “Frankenstein VS Dracula” / Frankenstein’s Monster (Voice/Lead) / Giant Gnome Productions
(2009) “Jim Nolan, Private Eye: The Head Of The Class” / Mr. Dawson (Voice) / Misfits Audio Productions

RADIO DEMOS

SHORT ON-AIR DEMO: http://bit.ly/iIqjzr
LONG ON-AIR DEMO: http://bit.ly/mekWiJ
STATION IMAGING DEMO: http://bit.ly/mGFVbp
PRODUCTION DEMO: http://bit.ly/jdIzd0
VOICE OVER DEMO: http://bit.ly/kD4AI8

January 2013 – October 2016: Creation Moments Minute

Host/Producer: Daily sixty-second national feature aired on radio and web stations and YouTube.

March 2012 – Present: Salem Radio Chicago

Morning Host, WYLL: Program host in-between block programming, voice over for commercials, Power Charge Promos.
The Word In Praise, WYLL: Host weekly two-hour Christian music show.
CRD Radio Mall on WYLL and WIND: Co-host of weekly show promoting ChicagoRadioDeals.com
30K: Guest on the “180 With Karl Clauson” radio show on WYLL.

June 2011 – March 2012: Morning Show Host / Creative Services, WGEZ

“Marlar in the Morning”: Upbeat, fun, entertaining morning show, personal appearances, emcee duties, on-location broadcasts, etc.
Creative Services: Oversee all station production/imaging. Write copy, organize outside and in-house voice talent, work closely with sales, programming and promotions.

November 2009 – March 2011: Syndicated “Darren Marlar Radio Show”

“Darren Marlar Radio Show” (a.k.a. “Marlar24Seven.com”): Syndicated, pre-recorded radio show in voice-track format.

November 2009 – Present: ONAIRprep.com

ONAIRprep.com: Daily radio show prep collected, organized, and written distributed to stations around the world, including audio features like “Power Charge Promos”, “Daily Dose of Weird News” and “Creation Moments Minute”.

June 2004 – January 2010: Morning Show / Creative Services, WQFL

“Marlar in the Morning”; Creative Services.
Collision of Comedy: Created and organized twice-yearly standup comedy event as a cume-builder for WQFL-FM.

1999 – Present: Owner / Talent, Marlar House Productions

Voice overs for all manner of productions. Movie trailers, whiteboard videos, YouTube narration, explainer videos, TV/radio commercials, video games, etc.

August 1999 – June 2004: Program Director / Morning Drive / Creative Services, KCWJ

“The Rude Awakening” and “Daily Dose of Darren” morning shows; Creative Services Director
Program Director: aircheck talent, jock schedules, lead meetings and brain-storming sessions, work closely with sales and promotions, music director responsibilities.
Music Director: create format clocks, handle song rotations, weekly reporting list, daily music logs, etc.

December 1996 – August 1999: Network Operations Manager, Bott Radio Network

Network Operations: Oversee and coordinate all aspects of BRN’s Operations, Traffic, and Production Departments for their network of mid-west stations (KCCV-FM/AM, KSIV-FM/AM, KQCV-FM/AM, KNTL-FM, WFCV-AM, KCVW-FM, KCVT-FM, KLTE-FM, KLCV-FM, KCIV-FM, KCRL-FM).
Human Relations: Hiring, training, termination, staff relations, morale, work schedules, internships, etc. Create and maintain Operations Manual, including shift responsibilities list, satellite schedules, recording schedules, and staff manuals
Sunday Songs: Host and producer of Sunday morning music program for network

December 1997 – January 1999: On Air Personality for KFKF

Air Personality: Saturday afternoons (#1 Saturday show in Spring 1998). Midday and Afternoon Drive fill-in

1990 – December 1996: Operations Manager / On Air / Creative Services for KCNW and KCAZ

Drive Time Talent; Creative Services
Operations Manager: Jock schedules, organize taped and CD programs

Stand Up Comedian

(2005-Present) Family-friendly (clean) stand-up comedian.

Training

(2011-Ongoing) Molli Benson “In Front of the Camera” / Acting Coach / Los Angeles, CA
(2012) Justin R. Romine, Willy Adkins / Spookshow Entertainment * Fathead Films Actors Workshop / DeKalb, IL

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