Ep. 320 - Should You Follow the Audition Directions? Taking Risks in Voice Acting, with Gabby Nistico

A VO's Journey: Voiceover and more voice over · Oct 22, 2026 · 40m

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Should you follow the directions in an audition, or take a risk? Gabby Nistico and I talk about taking risks on this Wednesday live at VO Journey Academy, in your acting and in your business.

Taking a risk in a read means risking embarrassment, and most of us were taught as adults to avoid that. Kids fail over and over until they get it. I tell people in class I give them permission to play, because we're paid to do what other people can't do. Gabby's rule for auditions is that directions are meant to be followed, and then completely ignored. Give them what they asked for…