Conrad Bear’s love of theater and music dates back to his childhood, when he roamed the hills of rural Ohio creating stories with homemade costumes. He began studying piano formally at the age of ten and voice at fifteen. He received a BA in music from Cedarville University, where he won the 2006 concerto competition in voice and numerous other awards. He acquired experience in voiceover and audio production through involvement with productions and classes at the university, as well as training with Columbus-based voiceover talent Susan Andre. Conrad went on to acquire a Master of Music degree in voice performance from the University of North Texas, where he was a recipient of the David L. Schrader Opera Scholarship. He also worked as a teaching fellow for the university and was extensively involved in the opera program, singing such roles as Capulet in Roméo et Juliette, Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Schaunard in La bohème. He has performed alongside a 30-piece orchestra at Camp-of-the-Woods, a resort in the Adirondacks, and recently studied narration with Robin Miles of Voxpertise. He lives in Brooklyn, where he teaches privately and performs. |
