voice

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The Industry
Ella Purnell as 'Lucy' in 'Fallout' in the Vault tunnel wearing a blue Vault jumpsuit
My Casting Story: Ella Purnell in ‘Fallout’

‘Yellowjackets’ actress Ella Purnell takes us behind the scenes on ‘Fallout’.

acting advice
auditions
interview
The Industry
Lee Mead sitting at a desk in a police uniform as 'Eddie Souther' in 'Sister Act' on the West End
My Casting Story: Lee Mead’s ‘Sister Act’

Lee Mead shares his acting experience, from ‘Joseph’ to jumping into his new ‘Sister Act’ role, plus his vocal care tips. As a nation, we first got to know Lee Mead through the TV show phenomenon Any Dream Will Do, which saw Andrew Lloyd Webber searching for the perfect actor to play ‘Joseph’ in Joseph […]

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musical theatre
television
The Industry
Maurice the cat sitting on a table looking startled next to Keith from 'The Amazing Maurice'
Giving Voice to Animation with Robert Chandler

The producer of ‘The Amazing Maurice’ provides an insight into making animated films and what he looks for during voiceover auditions. Of all the ways to tell a story, perhaps none allows you more freedom and creativity than animation. Unlike live-action productions, your characters can be larger than life, you’re not restrained to real-world locations […]

casting directors
film
interview
The Essentials
Actress Tracy Ifeachor in a crowd watching the Spotlight Prize winner be announced
Top Tips for Approaching Your Voice Reel

Advice from ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ voice over artist Tracy Ifeachor on how to make your voice reel stand out and why vocal training is necessary. In the world of voice acting, voice reels are your way of catching the attention of casting professionals. Your voice reel is your chance to showcase your range of […]

interview
spotlight prize
starting out
Getting Work
Actor reading a script with a camera recording him
Getting Started with Showreels and Voice Clips

Performer Success Manager Mel Brown on creating a showreel without professional footage.

audio
showreels
spotlight experts
The Essentials
An actor recording voice over in a studio
Everything You Need to Know About Voice Reels

Tips for creating a voice reel and what to include in yours.

audio
starting out
voice
The Essentials
Getting Started in Voice Acting for Animation

Voice actor Dian Perry shares her tips for becoming an animation voice artist and doing voice over for cartoons. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a professional actor with a Spotlight membership. Maybe you’ve already secured your dream job and, if so, that’s terrific! But perhaps there’s another acting genre that you’ve always been […]

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first person
starting out
The Industry
Who Actors Work with on Voice Over Jobs

What to expect in a recording studio and the crew you may work with on a voice job The voice over industry offers actors a range of exciting opportunities, from adverts and animation to podcasts and audiobooks. No voice over job is the same – one could be a couple of hours in a studio, […]

starting out
voice
The Essentials
Getting Started with Accents

Voice coach Laura Carroll shares her top tips on learning a new accent.

accents
acting
voice
The Essentials
How to Prepare for an Audiobook Job

Top tips on preparing for an audiobook narration job.

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audio narration
audiobook