Tycho Francis
actor, voice actor, story teller
Den Haag / NL
about me
Actor and narrator with a background in theatre, voice-over, and immersive training work. I've performed primarily in English-language productions across stage, screen, and roleplay simulations. Currently training in the Meisner and Chubbuck techniques to deepen emotional presence and on-screen range, with projects in both English and Dutch.

NL:
An actor and narrator with a background in theater, voice-over work, and immersive training projects. I primarily perform in English-language productions, both on stage and in front of the camera, including simulated interviews and role-playing training. I'm currently training in the Meisner and Chubbuck techniques to further develop my emotional presence and acting range, with projects in both English and Dutch.

ask me for
You should definitely contact me for emotionally driven characters, narrations with weight, and physically demanding roles, including stage combat, movement-heavy theatre, or roles requiring a commanding presence. I serve the story with strength and care, carrying what each moment asks of me, both physically and emotionally.

NL:
Neem vooral contact met me op voor emotioneel geladen personages, vertelrollen met gewicht, en fysiek veeleisend werk zoals stage combat, bewegingsintensief theater, of rollen met een krachtige podiumpresentatie. Ik sta graag in dienst van het verhaal, en draag met kracht en zorg wat het moment vraagt letterlijk en fysiek.

remarks
– Trained in Meisner and Chubbuck
– Voice-over and narration
– Physical performance (20+ years martial arts, 5 years dance)
– Mythic and philosophical roles (affinity and experience)
– Stage presence and emotional depth

NL:
– Trained at Meisner and Chubbuck
– Voice over and narration
– Physical performance (20+ years martial arts, 5 years dancing)
– Mythic and Philosophical Roles (affinity and experience)
– Stage presence and emotional depth

trackrecord
Highlights include the veteran interview role in the IICI training series (improvised, psychological realism), the lead role of Commander Vimes in Guards! Guards! (English Theater Utrecht), and malevolent narrator Jebediah Wallace Dumont in Sunfire: Tales of the Old West, a touring live storytelling show blending myth, madness, and Americana.

NL:
Important projects include my role as a veteran in the training series of the IICI (improvised, psychological realism), the lead role of Commander Vimes in Guards! Guards! (English Theater Utrecht), and dark narrator Jebediah Wallace Dumont in Sunfire: Tales of the Old West, a traveling live storytelling show where mythology, madness and Americana converge.

awards
While I have not (yet) received formal awards, I consider the following milestones to be among my most meaningful successes:
– Cast in the leading role for the theater adaptation of the acclaimed novel Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett. Which was reprized due to its success and positive reception.
– Selected as a core performer in high-realism training simulations for the Institute for International Criminal Investigations (IICI), involving psychological depth and integration as a team member. These simulations were conducted in partnership with the European Union, the OPCW, and the Humanitarian Hub in The Hague.
– Cast as the narrator for Sunfire – Tales of the Old West, a touring live production blending myth, music, and performance, 20 shows and counting.

NL:
While I haven't received any formal awards (yet), I consider the following milestones to be some of my most meaningful successes:
Cast in the lead role in the stage adaptation of Terry Pratchett's acclaimed novel Guards! Guards! Followed by a revival due to positive reception and reviews.
– Selected as a core player in realistic training simulations for the Institute for International Criminal Investigations (IICI), focusing on psychological depth and realism. I was included in the permanent team, with assignments in collaboration with the European Union, the OPCW, and the Humanitarian Hub in The Hague.
– Cast as narrator for Sunfire – Tales of the Old West, a touring live production that brings together mythology, music and performance, now 20 performances and growing.

equipment
Currently rent professional studio spaces for voice-over and narration work. Personal home studio is in development and scheduled for completion in January 2026.

NL:
Huur momenteel professionele studio’s voor voice-over en vertelling. Eigen thuisstudio is in ontwikkeling en staat gepland voor januari 2026.

hardware knowledge
– Basic audio hardware setup and troubleshooting (XLR, phantom power, interfaces)
– Studio equipment maintenance (microphone care, booth insulation)
– Laptop and port replicator integration for mobile recording

NL:
– Basiskennis audio-apparatuur (XLR, fantoomvoeding, interfaces)
– Onderhoud van studiotoebehoren (microfoonverzorging, booth-isolatie)
– Integratie van laptop en dock voor mobiel opnemen

software knowledge
– Reaper (audio editing & voice-over)
– DaVinci Resolve (basic video editing)
– OBS Studio (streaming & self-recording)
– Audacity (backup use)

NL:
– Reaper (audiobewerking & voice-over)
– DaVinci Resolve (basis videomontage)
– OBS Studio (streaming & zelfopnames)
– Audacity (als back-up)

discipline
Animation, Drama for Television / Series, Theatre, Experimental

Tycho Francis
Den Haag / NL
actor, voice actor, story teller