Podcast Length: 6:15 You practiced, practiced, practiced… but still, no Carnegie Hall! Why? What happened? Well, a number of things could be in play, or entirely absent from your auditions, as the case may be. Here are 5 reasons you probably didn’t...
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Podcast Length: 6:16 As an actor, you’re most often asked to just be yourself. Come to think of it, this could be said of all manner of business, just maybe more so as an actor. Those casting are most interested in you being you. In fact, you’re expected to...
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Podcast Length: 5:02 There’s a common misconception in our culture that states if a road proves too difficult then maybe “it wasn’t meant to be.” Instead, I happen to think the opposite might be true. If you are on the right path, then you’re likely to face...
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It may come as a surprise to most people as to what a casting director actually does, even if you’ve considered yourself a professional talent for a number of years. For instance, it may interest you to know a casting director does not ‘rep’ you; a talent...
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Podcast Length: 17:40 “Ambition is the first step to success. The second is action.” There are a few key basics voice talent should know about this industry from the onset that’s either required of you or you can expect as industry standards. Hopefully,...
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Podcast Length: 8:35 Okay, granted voiceover demos haven’t been accepted in audio cassette format for more than twenty years now. Nevertheless, technology prevails as the key component that drives much of the changes we will likely continue to encounter in...
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Podcast Length: 8:01 For decades now, legions of actors have emerged from assorted acting schools across the country harboring a deep aversion to pursuing and accepting commercial work. Yet, if you scratch the surface a bit, you’ll probably find this...
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Podcast Length: 4:14 Do you consider yourself a voice actor? Well, whether you do or not, the fact is those most likely to hire you do see you as an actor, and they expect you to perform accordingly. Regardless of your experience level, those auditioning, or...
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Podcast Length: 7:30 There was a time not too long ago when it was commonplace to audition for voiceovers in front of producers at ad agencies, in various recording studios, in front of casting directors, or at your local talent agencies where you’d be...
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They say the Irish brogue is the most melodic, enticing accent heard across the globe! Well, I don’t know if that’s true, sounds like a rumor any one from my family members might have started, frankly. I only bring it up because it’s nearly St. Paddy’s, and...
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