How to find auditions

[rafe626]

Hi everyone, I'm what many would call a rookie. I've been training now for awhile and I would like to start doing some auditions that don't require an agent. Just wondering if you have any ideas as to where I can find smaller project auditions or just auditions in general. Thanks so much guys. Look forward to working with you.
Trigger

[jason216]

Rafe,
Welcome to the nightmare...(said affectionately) There are all kinds of places to look for work, depending on your skill level and resume. If you don't have a lot of work already done, then it's simple...."if they shoot footage...they need VO..."
What I mean by that is...Go to the internet (start local) and look up anyone who is a videographer, or agencies that produce commercials etc. (not VO agents...that's a whole different animal) Every one of those smaller independant shooter people and small ad agencies look for VO...
It's daunting, but I would call (the smaller ones only) and present your services...I know people here frown on calling but I'm not talking big agencies...small mom and pop shops where the owner will probaly answer the phone, other wise e-mail people. Bottom line...try to ally yourself with anyone you can...then do all the work you can find...get better at it...and move up the food chain....Good Luck

'...if they shoot...they need you..."
Jason

[connieterwilliger]

Live auditions? Getting someone to listen to your demo? Or recorded auditions?

Live auditions for most voice work is very rare these days. If you are not represented by an agent, then you will need to brush up on your marketing skills. If your area has casting directors, get to know them and make sure they have your demo.

Higher budget work in the major markets do some live auditions, but the vast majority of the work is cast off your generic demos or custom auditions submitted through email or the web.

If you are ready to jump into the pool, then you will need some sort of professional home studio in order to do both auditioning and actual jobs. And if you have that, then you can immediately start auditioning at one of the pay-to-play sites like voices.com and voice123.com.