Bring on the new year..

The past 2 years have been, well a lot.

So, happy 2022 to you, and all of us and for making it to this point and navigating all of the surprises that living through a global pandemic can bring.

I haven’t written a blog post since October because my brain was actually full.

So here, with fresh eyes, and a rested brain, we start again!

As a voice actor, how do you feel about auditioning ?

For many years it wasn’t an issue for me, as having an agent and a demo page was all I needed for clients to have a listen to me and say ‘yep, she’s our gal!’

But the world has changed, and a few years ago I decided I was frustrated at only having the one avenue to find voice jobs and that it was time to try to dip my toe into other ponds, overseas markets, see what was out there, to find out if anyone actually wanted an Aussie out there?!

As I started looking and finding avenues where jobs were posted and discovering that I could meet and network with new leads and clients and with a supportive agent who was onboard this expansion, I discovered that there were opportunities but that I had to be ready to audition.

To quickly throw together a sample of what their script might sound like with me reading it.

So now, auditioning is part of my life.

I get up in the morning, and check my email for overseas leads that might have come in while I was sleeping, and look at whether I think they’re a good fit for me.

I audition for audio books, regularly too, they’re all different so it’s good brain gym!

There was a period of time when I did make the mistake of auditioning for EVERYTHING that came my way, but then I realised that not every job is right for me, or me for it, and that making a good audition takes precious time so I needed to choose wisely.

And the thing I love about auditioning is that it’s easy practise, that if you’re only doing 1-2 voice jobs a week, you’re not exercising your skills as often as you could be, but cracking out few vocal warm ups and firing up the mic a few days a week is good for you in every way.

And of course there’d the chance you’ll land the gig!

The biggest $$$ I earned from one job last year was from an audition sent through for a localization of an american brand for Aus and NZ.. I saw the email, and at 9.30pm before i fell into bed I quickly knocked out a few sample reads and sent them to my agent. I could have just left it, but I took the punt and it paid off!

I really thought it was a chance to have a go at a Kiwi accent.. but it paid off!

So go forth, and find things to audition for.. and enjoy the sample making process.

C :)