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I was beginning to wonder if there was ways for me to do Voice Acting from where I currently live and if I could ‘Make Trips’ to other cities (like for a week or however long needed) to do the recording in cities that require me to be there or if I HAVE to move for what I want to do, when this document popped up. I can’t tell you who wrote it (I have no idea), nor how much is legit, but it sounds pretty cool. And something nice to refer for reading....

If you know who wrote this or can give reference and what-not, I would greatly appreciate it.

SO YOU WANNA BE A VOICE ACTOR…

 The two most frequently asked questions of all voice actors are “How did you become a voice actor?” and “How can I become a voice actor?” So I thought it might be a good idea to have a page here on the ranger's site to answer those questions.

 I have been acting all my life. From school plays to church programs, community theater to drama camp, I got into anything and everything I possibly could. I even minored in Theater in college. About eight years ago I was working on a video production with a friend who encouraged me to audition for a then small company called ADV Films. It was explained that they dubbed “japanimation” into English and were always looking for actors. I auditioned, got cast, and just kept getting cast. My first role was Vega in a release of Streetfighter II. A few years later I met some people who worked for Funimation in Dallas and before long was working for them as well. Then some opportunities arose in NYC as well as LA. I was very fortunate to get involved in this field while it was still relatively small. In the last years anime has exploded into virtually every medium, and I'm very grateful to be part of it.

 For someone seriously wanting to pursue voice acting professionally, the main thing they need to do first is ACT. Get as much experience in acting as you possibly can. Almost every voice actor I know has an extensive background in theater. Some even have degrees in it. Many people think that because they can make funny voices or sound like a well-known character that they should be a voice actor. It's not about making funny voices or imitation. It's about creating a believable and strong character. It's about acting a role through a roller coaster of emotions. Do you need a college degree? No. Are there classes you can take? Specific classes in voice acting are not generally offered in schools. However, you would benefit greatly from classes in acting, theater, voice & diction, etc. Another thing that needs to be pointed out is that voice acting is not as easy as many think. I have received emails that say, “I think I would be a great voice actor, but I could never do live theater. I would be too nervous and self conscious on stage.” If you think stage acting would make you self-conscious, double it for voice acting. People who are good at it only “make” it seem easy. Most voice actors got into the field through a friend who recommended them. There is no question that knowing someone in the business will get you in the door. But it is your skill that will keep you in the room.

 The second thing necessary, but equally important, is that you must live in a city that does this kind of work. Primarily those cities are LA, NYC, Houston, Dallas & Vancouver. If the greatest voice actor in the world happens to live in Pikeville, Kentucky, there won't be many opportunities to voice act. I have also known people who have moved to one of these cities with the dream of becoming an anime voice actor. While it is not beyond the realm of possibility, the wise thing would be to have another career that you can work in and support yourself while you try to break in. I feel it's crucial to point out also that I know virtually no one who makes his or her living as a voice actor. Most all of them have other jobs to supplement and pay the bills. I myself work in music, video and graphic design in addition to my voice work.

 Different markets are different as well. Houston and Dallas are different from LA & NYC in that Texas, being a right-to-work state, allows anyone to voice act without being in the union. It's more difficult to get into the LA & NYC markets because many of the shows done there require the cast to be SAG (Screen Actors Guild) members. That's a whole different set of challenges.

 Do you need a demo? Again, different markets are different. For instance, Texas studios often hold open auditions for anyone who desires to give voice acting a try. One can call a studio and get their name added to an open audition list. Every few months the directors will get together and call in the top 20 or 30 names on the list for a general audition. However, the truth is that on average only about 4 of every hundred have the skills for this particular type of work. LA & NYC studios work a bit differently. They almost always require a demo tape showcasing your abilities and experience in voice work. A demo tape will often be strategic to getting an agent in those cities, which is valuable in getting work there as well. Make no mistake, a demo is a great thing to have regardless of where you live, but its importance varies from market to market.

 So there you have it. I hope that's helpful in some way. For those of you who intend to follow that goal, I wish you the very best of luck!

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[stellarollins]

[watermelon-depression]

Disrupting your life is something I'm allowed to be sorry for.

I'm sorry I met you before I finished building myself. Things would've been different. I'm sorry that all I had to offer you were these pieces that I haven't figured out how to assemble yet. You deserve a girl who's well aware of what whole means and can give herself to you without losing anything. If I could change one thing it'd be the illusion I gave you that I wasn't full of empty promises and empty bottles. I have worries in bags under my eyes from the nights I sat up imagining a world where my mind was capable of processing the way your fingerprints melted into my hipbones, my stomach keeps dropping the way it did the nights I never texted you back. My heart has never known loss, until the pieces fell onto the floor in front of me and I exposed to you the evil inside. And how could I expect you to stay, after I tore apart the idea that I was anything you could live with. How could I expect a someone who's lived up to every criticism, promise, and desire to understand that I can't take any of those without a bottle of Klonopin to soothe the burn. You never believed I was broken, until I peeled off the skin I was hiding under and showed you the parts of me that ran away with every other person who believed I was worth it. And I'm sorry I wasn't. And I'm sorry I keep apologizing. You like to think I do nothing wrong. But this was me, this was the pieces I couldn't put together before you. This was my disruption.

[unwiltingblossom]

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[jordanwithfun]

I'm glad to see you're doing well.

We didn't spend much time together, but you said you were in love. 4 years ago we were together for almost 2 months, and then I broke your heart. I heard about your tears and how you hated me afterwards. You still probably do.  It wasn't a good break up, and I'm sorry I was so stupid. I was a kid. I'm glad to say I've matured.

 Your new girlfriend is cute. Good job.