So… You Want to Be a Professional Voiceover Actor?

Andrea Rooz has been a professional voice actor for two decades. In this episode she shares the intricacies of voiceover work, including the importance of acting classes and improvisation skills. She also highlights the shift in the industry from seeking traditional "radio voices" to preferring more relatable, everyday voices. Andrea outlines some of her techniques for maintaining a clear voice, such as chewing gum, staying hydrated, and munching on green apples. She also discusses the challenges of the job, including dealing with demanding clients and the increased competition due to the rise of home studios during the pandemic.Listen For4:25 – The Industry Shift from “Voice of God” to “Voice of the Everyday Person”5:19 – How to Adapt Voice to the Product or Service and Audience10:12 – The Role of Demographics in Voiceover Choice13:06 – Technical Aspects and Preparation for Voiceover WorkGuest: Andrea RoozWebsite | LinkedIn | One of Andrea’s TTC reads for the TTC Rate this podcast with just one click Leave us a voice message we can share on the podcast  https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesandStrategiesStories and Strategies WebsiteDo you want to podcast? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | ThreadsRequest a transcript of this episodeSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show