The Next Dark Star is THE online competition to find the next generation of great audiobook narrators! 

WE HAVE OUR FIVE FINALISTS!

DRUMROLL... AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Click below to see who made it to

The Next Dark Star FINALE!

Join us and the spectacular J.T. Geissinger for our FINALE on Monday July 8 at 7pm CT on TikTok (@thenextdarkstar) to see which TWO of these 5 contestants will be crowned The Next Dark Star!

Stories are best told by human voices.

In a world where Artificial Intelligence is replacing so many aspects of the human experience, there is no substitute for a beautiful story performed by a real person.

My name is Troy Duran. 

As a fellow narrator and an audiobook producer, nothing makes me happier than finding and casting a great new voice. 

My goal with The Next Dark Star is to help aspiring narrators find a place in this amazing world.

Use the navigation bar above to follow the journey of the Next Dark Star Contestants.