"Gabra Zackman is a new kind of acting star: she is heard, but unheard-of.
"Ms. Zackman had classical training through the Shakespeare Theater of Washington, has worked in regional theaters for the last two decades and has had a sprinkling of appearances on television shows like “Law and Order.” Those performances, however, have brought neither fame nor fortune.
"Actors Today don't Just Read for the Part. Reading IS the Part,"
by Leslie Kaufman for New York Times
"Instead, like a growing number of actors, she has found steady employment as a reader in the booming world of audiobooks.
"In recent years, Ms. Zackman has recorded more than 200 titles, and she says she can now count on steady work of two books a month, earning $1,000 to $3,000 a book. The income helps her make the payments on her one-bedroom Manhattan apartment while giving her the freedom to travel around the country and perform..."
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Photo: Gabra Zackman in "Midsummer Night's Dream."
