Meet Danielle Aubuchon

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Danielle Aubuchon. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Danielle, you’ve got such an interesting story, but before we jump into that, let’s first talk about a topic near and dear to us – generosity. We think success, happiness and wellbeing depends on authentic generosity and empathy and so we’d love to hear about how you become such a generous person – where do you think your generosity comes from?

My parents. They were the most spiritually and materially generous people I have ever known.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I grew up steeped in the world of the arts .I’m the daughter of Jacques Aubuchon, a well-known and respected character actor who worked on Broadway, in film, and on television. Theater, music, literature and art were the heartbeat of our family. My Mother had acted briefly, and my Grandfather was a successful Broadway stage manager, which is, in fact, that’s how my parents met. Family gatherings were lively, inspiring affairs filled with writers, directors, musicians, and actors. Humor and storytelling were as natural as breathing. From an early age, I knew I wanted to be an actress.

I began studying acting professionally at eighteen and never looked back. In an acting class in 1983, I met my husband, Dirk Blocker, also an actor through a serendipitous introduction from our teacher who discovered that our fathers, both actors, knew one another. I became a proud member of SAG in 1984 and have since worked primarily on stage, with credits in film and television as well. During a quieter spell, I channeled my discipline and creativity into becoming a certified personal trainer, Pilates, and yoga instructor, running my own business for a decade. But my first love was never far away. I eventually returned to acting and pursued a lifelong dream of VoiceOver which is something I’d been drawn to since childhood, when I’d create elaborate character voices and dialogues for our family pets.

Today, alongside my work as an actress and voiceover artist, I teach my own scene study class, where I have the joy of working with a wonderfully creative group of students. Sharing what I’ve learned and watching them discover their own artistry has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my career. I continue to approach every project, performance, and class with the same curiosity, humor, and reverence for the craft that shaped me from the start.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Looking back, I think the three qualities that served me most throughout my journey were curiosity, empathy and humor!!

Curiosity keeps the work alive. The best actors I know are endlessly curious, about people, history, behavior, language, music, and what makes us human beings tick. Feed that curiosity constantly; watch great performances, listen to voices different from your own, read everything, and observe the world with a storyteller’s eye. Also, find a community of like-minded artists and mentors. Finding support and supporting others along the journey makes a huge difference in riding the waves of the industry.

Empathy is at the heart of all acting.The act of stepping into someone else’s skin begins with empathy, compassion and of course, imagination. The more you understand others, the more deeply you can connect through your work.

Don’t lose your sense of humor! Take your craft seriously, but don’t take yourself seriously. Stay open, stay playful, and remember …. the goal isn’t perfection, it’s progress and truth! Shout out to my mentor Kelly Moscinski for this gem!

Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?

I have been blessed with amazing mentors and teachers along the way. My Dad was my first mentor and cheerleader. As a child he would always be willing to play pretend, tell me stories, including Shakespeare which I loved. I loved visiting the set or the theatre where he was working to watch his process and love of the work in action. My Mom was always a warm and supportive audience, ready with a hearty laugh for my silly humor, and my husband, who has always encouraged and supported me in all ways. Lastly, two people of note: my acting teacher, Harry Mastrogeorge, whom I studied with from 1992-2020. A a gifted director and teacher he always inspired his students to find the love and the joy in the work.
A huge part of my voiceover journey has been shaped by my mentor, Kelly Moscinski, of The Voicecaster. She has a genuine love of actors, not just for what we do, but for who we are. Having a mentor like her is a privilege. She champions the artist within you and reminds you that your voice, your instincts and your humanity matter.

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