Voiceover Cold Read Challenge: Cold Read, Cat Style
Ready to sharpen your instincts and take your voice acting to the next level?
Welcome to Week 1 of the Meow Mix Voiceover Cold Read Challenge – a 4-week journey to help you loosen up, trust your delivery, and sound more authentic behind the mic.
Whether you’re brand new to voice acting or a seasoned pro, in fact, cold reads are one of the most essential skills in the game.
What Is a Cold Read in Voiceover?
A cold read is when you read a script aloud for the very first time, without rehearsal. It’s a test of your instincts, connection, and adaptability. In fast-paced commercial sessions or auditions, you rarely get time to “perfect” your read – you need to sound confident, connected, and conversational on the fly.
This Week’s Challenge:
Read the Meow Mix Script… with ZERO prep.
That’s right. In other words, no rehearsing, no overthinking. Just play! Just grab the script and read it straight through on camera or in front of your mic. Think of it as improv meets commercial copy.
First, watch my cold read demo
Second, download the Meow Mix Script
Why Cold Reading Matters for Voice Actors
Moreover, this voiceover cold read challenge is designed to help you:
Respond quickly in real-world VO sessions
Connect emotionally with unfamiliar copy
Practice trusting your first instincts
Reduce perfectionism and embrace spontaneity
Improve your overall performance on commercial reads
- Get out of your shell and go beyond where you might be comfortable
BONUS GIVEAWAY:
To make things interesting, the first 3 people to email me their cold read video will get a FREE 15-minute Zoom session with personal feedback on your read.
How to enter:
Download the script
Record your cold read
Email it to me at info@rachelalena.com
What’s Next?
Ultimately, this challenge builds each week, helping you grow your confidence and skill set. By Week 4, you’ll be performing commercial reads like a pro – with flow, presence, and character.
This is your meowment (pun intended).
So, let’s kick it off with some fun, fearless cold reads – and see just how much progress you can make in 4 weeks!
See you next Tuesday for Week 2!
– Rachel Alena
P.S. This is the exact script I used in my last commercial workshop… and I’m giving it to you for free. You don’t want to miss this!