LAWBREAKER

Todd McLaren depicts the rocky romance between Tony Garza and Odalie Everett. Odalie and Tony have been at odds since they met. Tony has always been attracted to her but doesn't want to come between her and her singing career, especially now that she's been offered an opportunity to sing at the Metropolitan Opera. Tony's family is from New Jersey, and McLaren provides the characters with an authentic-sounding New Jersey accent. McLaren gives Tony a gravelly timbre that matches his personality and reflects his rough past. In contrast, McLaren gives Odalie a light intonation reflecting her youth and femininity. Tony is dealing with an evil man, and McLaren gives him believable menace. McLaren's performance reflects all the characters. S.B. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2025]