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Michael Cantrell
Flirting With The Idea of Doing a Fully Produced Radio Drama/Table Reading Podcast. Any Voice Actors Here?

So I'm flirting with the idea of taking scripts that I write and turning them into sort of a hybrid of radio drama/table reading that are fully produced. However, I don't believe I can carry an entire performance myself and was wondering if there are any voice actors here who would consider working...

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Mike Schiano

Michael, I'm sure you'll find plenty of folks interested in helping you out in order to have a credit and some additional audio for their demo reel. Any pro voice over people will be able to record hi...

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Joleene DesRosiers

Also, and you may have already done this,put this post up in the actors lounge. I'm sure lots of voice actors will see it. :)

Mike Schiano
Working in Georgia

I'm looking to plug into the Movie and Television production industry in Georgia. Any suggestions?

Mike Schiano

Thank you Ted. I can write, act and voice over. Would love to get some local commercial work. Radio/TV.

Ted Westby

Groovy. Send me a message and let's talk about what's going on and who you may want to connect with.

Alisha Seaton

I'd look up the local CD's as well and get them your stuff, then stay in touch.

Mike Schiano

Thank you Alisha.

Shannon Tharp

Georgia is a tough one because of it's over saturation of people trying to get in that lack skill so I would say become a skillful actor and possible become a Casting TYPE of actor meaning that whenev...

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Table Reads

I just got cast in a TV series comedy pilot and I have my first table read next weekend. This is my first lead role and I have never done a table read before. What should I expect?

Wayne Jarman

Congratulations, Madeline. I have only done table reads for theatre but I presume that it is a similar meeting. Its about getting to know the other cast members and the Director and getting a feel for...

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Julian Brittano

Congrats, and keep in mind the table read is another audition. so keep up your level of artistry even at the table read.

Mike Schiano

Great News. This is your chance to shine as a pro. Be early, be prepared and be flexible. Usually lots of of edits and retries at the Table.

Kahlid Elijah Tapia

The table reads Ive had have always been pretty low key. The director/casting director have already chosen you for the role so its pretty much just a get to know each other session with a few instructions on the script. Mind you, my experience is in Asia, there could be some differences

Kahlid Elijah Tapia

And Congrats!!

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