Take Voiceover Direction Like A Pro
You’ve cold read.
You’ve embodied the cat.
Now it’s time to put your adaptability to the test.
Welcome to Week 3 of the Meow Mix Voiceover Challenge, where we shift focus from instinct to versatility. This week is all about how to take voiceover direction – something that can really help you stand out from the crowd!
Because when you’re in the booth – whether live-directed or self-submitting – your ability to take direction quickly and effectively is what sets you apart.
This Week’s VO Challenge: Take Direction Like a Pro
Here’s the task:
Record the same Meow Mix script three different ways – but each take should reflect a single word.
Use adjectives to guide your performance. Think tone, pacing, and intention.
Download the Meow Mix Script
Watch Me Take Direction on Camera
Example: My Cat’s Personality in 3 Words
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Manipulative
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Adorable
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A little dingy
Each one of those words sparked a different read – and that’s the point!
Don’t overthink it. Just pick your three adjectives, hit record, and roll through the takes.
Trust your instincts and move fast.
This exercise is one of the fastest ways to develop the kind of flexibility that books work.
Why Direction Matters in Voiceover
Voice actors who take direction well are a dream for casting teams.
Why? Because they’re:
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Flexible under pressure
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Able to interpret feedback without ego
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Comfortable shifting between tones
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Skilled at exploring different creative angles
In short, they’re directable performers. And in auditions, that’s pure gold.
Even if you’re not being live-directed, this skill helps you self-direct better, faster, and with more confidence.
This Week’s Giveaway:
Win My “Value Method” Guide – Free!
This exclusive resource helps you answer one of the biggest questions voice actors ask:
“Should I submit this?”
It’s a student favorite and this week, you can win it!
To enter: Reply to this email with 3 adjectives that describe your cat’s personality. That’s it!
The winner will be picked next Tuesday.
Almost to the Finish Line…
You’re not just reading scripts – you’re learning how to perform, shift, and think like a working voice actor.
Week by week, you’ve built real-world skills that casting directors notice. This is the kind of practice that pays off in the booth. Master how to take voiceover direction and you can become the kind of talent casting directors trust and hire.
So keep showing up. You’re doing the work. You’re almost there.
Stay pawsitive (yes, I said it again).
See you next Tuesday for the final week!
– Rachel Alena
P.S. This is the exact script I used in my last commercial workshop and you get to use it for free!
Have questions in the meantime? Feel free to message me.