I apologize because I haven’t written in some time. I’ve been busy doing all sorts of stuff, not necessarily all voice over related. I know it’s weird, but I actually have a life outside of acting. As you grow older, you realize the importance of that. A young actor will always say, “It’s all about […]
The 5 Simple Steps to Success as an Actor by a Modern Family Kind of Ty
I was watching a snippet of the SAG AWARDS 2014, after we finally found it on TV, and absolutely loved Ty Burrell’s acceptance speech when he was awarded Best Performance by an actor in a TV Comedy. It was, by far, the most brilliant acceptance speech I’ve ever heard at any award show. Of course, […]
How to Set Up A Voice Over Website to Promote Your Business
One of my areas of expertise, believe it or not, is setting up WordPress websites. I decided to learn how to do it as a way of making extra income, in between voice-over gigs. Yes, Virginia, it’s good to have a side business if you want to be a voice actor. Voice acting success, is […]
My 2014 Voice Over Wishes for You
Happy New Year to everyone who visits my voice over site. I appreciate your interest. Some of you are fans of my work, others are aspiring or working actors, friends, and the rest of you are a mystery. However, I’m glad you’re here. I want to send out a wish for all of you to […]
A Voiceover Actor’s Nightmare – Memorizing Lines
I had a terrifying dream last night. I dreamt I had gotten cast in a play. That’s odd, because I haven’t done theater since before I had kids in the 80’s. Los Angeles has theatre, but isn’t exactly a “theatre” town. The reason is; you not only don’t get paid, usually, to tread the boards, […]
Why You Can’t Take Rejection Personally as an Actor
Something happened today that hasn’t happened in the 30 plus years I’ve been a voiceover actor. I actually got fired from a job. It was weird to say the least. I had worked 4 and 1/4 hours of the 8 hours that I’d been booked. After the first day, everyone was saying what a great […]
Create Your Own Voiceover Projects to Monetize Instead of Waiting to be Cast
As someone who is an entrepreneur as well as a voiceover actor, I realize the importance of being able to create your own income streams rather than waiting to be cast. If you’re on an ongoing series like the Simpsons, you probably don’t have to worry about this. However, I know for a fact, the […]
