ROLES

We're looking for students with any level of acting experience to take on voice acting roles in productions starting next term.

The Role of a Voice Actor

Getting to know the rest of your team (other actors, directors, possibly the writer) is an important first step in the working relationship.

Then you'll be encouraged to study the script and have some informal run-throughs with the other actors and director.

The final stage will be in the recording studio, where you turn the script into a quality recording alongside the rest of the team.

Diverse Range of Productions

We aim to produce a diverse range of productions: drama, comedy, poetry, and informational recordings, from new writing as well as licensed work.

If you've got ideas, know someone who's written something, or you have something you wrote that you'd like to act in, we'd be keen to help out - though it's not required!

You'll be Part of a Professional Production

It's relatively simple to produce a quality recording if you have the right equipment and software. As it's not live, you have the chance to perfect your performance for the final recording and create a better impression of your full potential.

Develop your Acting in a New Way

The voice is one of the most important aspects of any type of acting. Working solely with the audio medium will give you a chance to give special attention to this aspect of your performance, and because of the recorded nature, you can get plenty of feedback!

Loads of People Will Hear Your Talents

Your production will be showcased on our web site where visitors can listen for free (or syndicate to iTunes etc by podcast). We're currently developing the site for our launch, and will be instigating a large publicity campaign at the start of next year.

• The reach of your creation is much larger - everyone at the university
• Your entire family and friends can follow your talents without needing to make a trek to Cambridge, book seats or pay!
• As well as this, there may be opportunities for the production to be distributed on student, internet, local or national radio.

We're looking into quality CD editions of shows:

• A tangible, visually-impressive record of your efforts
• Perfect for sharing with relatives and friends for years to come
• Great stocking-fillers, Christmas / birthday presents etc

Involves Much Less Time and Hassle than Other Acting Media

Due to the nature of the medium and the production process, voice acting involves much less time and hassle than stage acting. We expect most shows to have a turnaround time of a few weeks from forming cast and team to a polished, professional production.

• No need to commit to something for an entire term or year
• Get involved in more shows, and at short-notice
• Keep your DoS and supervisors happy!

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Other Roles

If this doesn't appeal to you, perhaps you would be interested in taking on one of our other roles: composer, director, graphic designer, technical director, writer.