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"Voiceover used to be such a niche profession. Now, because of technology, it's very inexpensive, and anybody can go out and make a demo. Still, in my opinion, cream rises to the top."
Alyson Steel is a professional Voiceover Actor known for her extraordinary vocal range. She graduated from the HS of Performing Arts in NYC, received her BA from Queens College while doing recurring work on the soap opera "Another World" and on-camera commercials, and earned an MFA in Dramaturgy from SUNY Stony Brook. Alyson worked on hundreds of TV and radio commercial campaigns for Volvo, Walmart, Pandora, and Spotify, and her voice can be heard on promos for E, FOX, ABC, Hallmark Channel, ID Discovery Network, and more.
In this episode, Alyson shares her experiences as a voiceover artist and actor, talks about her passion for mentoring and coaching future voiceover actors, and describes her relationship with on-camera work. We delve into the specificities of VO work, the equipment needed, the time it takes to start making money, and how students can discover their range and castability.
Alyson also shares her thoughts on how AI affects the industry, the union vs. non-union discussion, what it takes to become a VO actor, and more.
Tune in to Episode 90 of Hollywood Dream Maker and learn everything you need to know to become a voiceover actor.
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