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VO pro Dan Hurst points out an increasing trend: Producers are shopping VO auditions under the premise that they have a client/job, when in fact they are just auditioning for that client/job also. How can you tell this is happening – and what can you do about it?
Voice over casting director/coach Hugh Klitzke has directed more than 95,000 auditions for all voice over genres. Think we should pay attention to his five ways to lose an in-person audition?
Rejection of your auditions is a major slice of voice over life – despite how prepared or qualified you are. But how do you deal with that downer? And is there a way to improve your odds of success? Yes, says VO veteran Rob Marley. First, know that rejection is not personal …
It’s not always possible, but when the opportunity arises in a voice over audition, surprise your client – and yourself – by letting your voice come out to play. That’s winning advice from VO pro Dan Hurst, who details how break out of audition ‘default mode’ …
Read instructions thoroughly, then follow through Sounds simple? Apparently it’s not. Voice actor Marc Scott occasionally helps with casting and tells why 20% of respondents to a recent call were immediately tossed …
Auditions casting director Hugh Klitzke is asked: ‘Can I write on the copy?’ And he replies …
Do you bang out voice over auditions and hope for the best? Voice actor Christian Rosselli cautions against over-confidence and shares advice is this review of the three types of auditions today – home, agency and casting director …
Scene: A voice over audition with a casting director and/or engineer. Before the session starts, what to say, what to ask? Take care not to fish, vamp or annoy, advises audition casting director Hugh Klitzke …
True or false: The voice over audition waiting room is a great place to socialize, network and brag. Hint: The wrong answer might not get you the job. Casting director Hugh Klitzke observes and explains waiting room etiquette …
Who gets the job? Voice over talent manager Celia Siegel asked producers for their take, and the answer is … (hint: they need it now) …