Finding auditions for beginners

[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.
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[Emorgan_Voiceovers]

Hello. You can always sign up with voices.com or other similar sites. It does cost you to be a member, but it allows you to post demos and bid on various jobs. Hope that helps.

[JoeActor]

You might also try some audio drama groups online. Most are free to join, and non-paying gigs.

Dream Realms (dregold.net) is a smaller one, and Pendant Audio has a lot going on too. Plenty of others out there as well.

You may also want to do some volunteer reading - several groups for that too, depending on your city.

Cheers,
Joe J Thomas
www.JoeActor.com

[Rosemary]

Hi, i'm new too,, i've taken classes for awhile also and have alot of vo friends however; i've gotten 1 great gig on craigslist.. that worked out real well, i find it helpful to try any suggestions given to you as I am doing as well.. good luck

[lynderanne]

Hi Rosemary -- And Congrats on the nice gig from Craig's List! This might sound dumb -- but I couldn't find one VO ad on Craig's List. Which section(s) contain such postings?

Thanks a bunch!

[Clintonnobles]

Rosemary;

Where did you post and how did you post. I've been wanting to post one there but not sure what to say?

[The Voice Chap]

In the SF Bay Area there are VO gigs listed under Gigs - Talent. Usually one or two a week - some pay a little and some are no-budget. From time to time there's a job listed under Community - Artists.But the best section to check is Jobs - TV/Film/Video - those listings in this section are paid postings and cost $75. So if someone is paying $75 to find an actor, you know they'll have a budget for the job. I landed one there about 6 months ago that paid union rates. They said they didn't want to pay the 20% commission to an agent so they posted on CL. I gave my agent their cut but it came from my pocket rather than the clients.

I know a number of folks who have landed a gig on CL that turned out to be quite lucrative - one freind got a gig for Chevron and has had tons of repeat business from it

[Tony Pasquale]

I've landed two small ones from Craigslist, and Dave is exactly right on the areas to look. I wander around the listing about once every 2 weeks or so. Plus you sometimes find new production houses that are out there. Unfortunately, there are a lot of "bad apples" that are just trying to take advantage of the actor. Always use a bit of caution. I don't give any phone numbers, just email.

[The Voice Chap]

I'm a little obsessive - I check 2 or 3 times a day. The early bird gets the worm.

Tony is correct - you have to have your wits about you. In fact, in the Bay Area an AFTRA person used to post about once a week stating what VO rates should be and how we shouldn't underestimate our value. Just as a rising tide raises all boats, a sinking one ...
Many of the folks who post on CL are looking for something so specific (Gilbert Gottfreid sound or Obama sound-alike) and have no budget or are willing to pay $20

[Tony Pasquale]

Wow Dave! I guess I gotta start checking it more often! Bay area eh...let's see... :)