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The Audition Process

Auditioning from Your Home Studio

Online Auditions—Pay to Play Websites

Recording a “Killer” Audition

Who Wrote this Copy?

Uncompensated Use of Your Audition

The Live Audition

Preparing for a Live Audition

What to Expect at a Live Audition

Be Prepared to Wait

Expect to be Nervous

Expect to be Treated Like Just Another Voice

Make a Good First Impression

Make the Copy Your Own

Introduce Yourself with a Slate and Do Your Best

Own the Session

After the Audition

When the Actors are Gone

Be Good to Yourself

Non-Union Auditions

Auditions

The Audition Process

Auditions are an essential part of the voiceover business. Without auditions, it would be very difficult for performers to get exposure to producers ...

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