Upon completion of your voice-over training and the recording of your demo, you will begin the next leg of your voice-over journey: auditioning and securing voice-over work. Whether it’s through an agent, a production house, or a pay-to-play site, …
In order to be a successful voice actor, we’ve got to be outstanding at a lot of different things, including script analysis, marketing, and recording. It’s a life-long journey that’s always challenging and never boring! Naturally, the ultimate goal …
I was drawn to voice-over acting through my love of listening to audiobooks. I had an Audible membership and had listened to audiobooks on my way to and from work every day for years. As I listened, I found that …
If you feel the time is right to get your first agent, but are uncertain of where to start, this blog was written for you! Below, you’ll find some very specific information to help you get started: Do your research …
One of the biggest questions I get from new actors is related to obtaining representation: “How do I get an agent or manager?” Unfortunately, there are no direct answers. Some people are lucky and meet the right people at the …
Talent agents are an integral part of many voice actors’ careers and can be an entrée to exciting, high-earning gigs. Most major national commercial campaigns, high-profile documentaries, film trailers and the like get cast through talent agencies. So, it’s …
You know the saying, “You only get one chance to make a first impression”? Along these lines, it is important to approach agents for representation when we are truly ready and can shine. But how do we know when we’re …
One of my absolute favorite TV shows to watch, crass and immature as it may be, is “South Park.” Admittedly it may not be quite as good now as some earlier seasons, but I still find it to be …
Four Things You Didn’t Know About SAG-AFTRA And Audiobooks If you’re a member of SAG-AFTRA (heretofore referred to as “the Union”), then you might be a bit baffled at some of the loopy rules and general confusion surrounding audiobooks and …
I love what I do. If you’re reading this article, you likely feel the same! As professional voice actors, we get to be our own boss, for the most part, making our own schedules and deciding when we want to …
Being able to work from home is a big perk of being a voice actor, but as we addressed last month in our Working Wednesday segment, having your own workspace away from others can be isolating. One way to connect …
I am most fortunate and grateful to have had much sustained success as a voice-over actor for nearly twenty years. Over that time, I have seen seismic shifts in the industry. One of the most significant has been the …