In the course of submitting auditions across the Voice Over industry I receive audition invitations which ask for various accents from all over the World. Usually these
are for character voice work for Animations, Serialized Fiction Podcasts, Videogames, and Audiobooks but sometimes I get these in the Business/Commercial realm as well.
These are all always great fun and Fiercely competitive as you might expect but I definitely throw myself "into the part" whenever I get the chance to audition for them. There's ample precedent in the Entertainment industry of actors portraying characters outside of their own nationality and this definitely applies in VO work as well.
Indeed, it's always an ego boost to be awarded the project, so I've always felt that I should audition for roles I know I can perform. Since, I've performed characters from all over the World already it's always worth the effort to audition for roles outside of my nationality.
Like anything worthwhile, if you risk nothing you gain Nothing right? Let me know what you think in the comments below.
