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MEET THE NARRATORS
Susan Crane
In 2001, Susan Crane joined Narrative Television Network to narrate television programming and movies for blind and visually impaired audiences.
“It’s an honor to work at Narrative Television Network,” “It’s not only enjoyable, but rewarding as well. How many people can say that about their own work?” --Susan Crane
Susan began her broadcasting career at Public Radio Station KWGS in Tulsa as a student announcer and when she graduated from the University of Tulsa in 1985, she was Assistant News Director. She went on to work at Tulsa radio station KRMG for over a decade, as a morning co-anchor and assignment editor. Susan has been honored by several organizations including the Associated Press and the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. She has stayed very busy since leaving KRMG in October of 1999 to start her own business and to work as a freelance writer and narrator. She has been an editor of two local magazines and has been a contributing writer for another. Susan also was an adjunct professor at Rogers State University in nearby Claremore, Oklahoma.
NTN President Jim Stovall said, “Susan's background and experience, both as a voice talent and a writer, make her very valuable to NTN. Susan’s most impressive quality, however, is the passion she has for the work we do and the audience we serve.”
Even though she was born in Denver, Colorado in 1965, Tulsa has been her home almost all her life and she believes in giving back to the community. Susan volunteers with “The Race for the Cure”, an effort to raise money in the fight to eradicate breast cancer. “I believe in giving back to the community that has been so good to me,” she said.
Susan enjoys spending time with her husband Scott, son Christopher, and daughter Casey in the Tulsa suburb of Broken Arrow.
Mary Burgess
Mary Burgess has been a scriptwriter for NTN for over four years. Previous to joining NTN, Ms. Burgess earned a business degree from Oklahoma State University and wrote procedure manuals for a transportation company. Her volunteer experience includes work at a day center for the homeless and serving as co-director for a faith-based educational program. As a mother, Ms. Burgess is highly alert to the educational needs of children and serves on her local PTA Board.
Beth Sharp
Beth Sharp has been working as a scriptwriter for NTN since 2002 and more recently has begun doing voice work for NTN’s narrated programming. She plays a key role in disseminating information about NTN to blind and visually impaired audience members in addition to compiling audience feedback. Ms. Sharp earned a Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting and Film from Boston University and since then has gained extensive experience writing advertising copy for an entertainment company, grants for a non-profit organization, and marketing materials for her own business. Ms. Sharp has also worked as a teaching assistant with blind children at the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and is sensitive to the unique needs of this population. Ms. Sharp currently volunteers for a children’s literacy program at local libraries.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Narrative Television Network
5840 South Memorial Drive
Suite 312
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145-9082
(918) 627-1000
Fax (918) 627-4101
E-mail: [email protected]