AUDIO DIRECTION

Yvonne Russo’s audio direction for Penguin Random House showcases her mastery of performance, narrative tension, and vocal storytelling—bringing bestselling fiction, thriller, memoir, and Indigenous literature to life through dynamic, character-driven audio experiences.

As an audio director with Penguin Random House, Yvonne Russo brings her cinematic intuition, storytelling discipline, and deep respect for voice performance to some of today’s most compelling literary works. Her recent projects include Theodore Van Alst’s THE EL, brought to life by D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Michael Beck and an exceptional ensemble cast; Vanessa Lillie’s gripping thrillers Blood Sisters and The Bone Thief, performed with chilling precision by Carolina Hoyos; Clémence Michallon’s Our Last Resort, voiced by the acclaimed Saskia Maarleveld and soon to be adapted by Blumhouse Television; and Jordan Salcito’s bold and spirited memoir SMARTMOUTH. Guiding both celebrated and emerging talent, Yvonne shapes each production with authenticity, emotional resonance, and a masterful sense of narrative rhythm—transforming each story into a deeply immersive listening experience.