Audio Drama
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Audio Drama is a genre of voiceover that tells stories in an episodic format.
The earliest Audio Dramas began as radio plays in the 1920s. Performers would play characters, narrate, and even create sound effects (a process called foley) live on the air. Now, Audio Dramas can still be found on the radio but the majority are found in podcast form and there are many streaming platforms that host, such as Spotify, Apple, Youtube, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and also individual webpages. Audio Dramas can be produced on many levels, from individual producers, tiny teams, and minimal casts; to ones through networks like Rusty Quill, Fable & Folly, and Realm Media; all the way up to mainstream producers like Netflix, Marvel, and Audible. Sometimes the line between Audio Drama and Audiobook is blurred, by moving from Audiobook's traditional single narrator format to a cast of performers, sound effects, and music--but minus the episodic format of a traditional Audio Drama. Many Audio Dramas also come in the form of TTRPG (Table Top Role Playing Game) Podcasts, where performers play a character in a game such as Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, or Cyberpunk Red. These Audio Dramas can be completely improvisational or scripted ahead of time, with as few performers as there are players or by using an entire cast of actors. If you're searching for a performer to bring your Audio Drama to life, Virginia Lee has tons experience playing characters large and small. Here's what one client has to say: "As a podcast owner and editor, I’ve worked with a lot of talented voice actors but Virginia is my first choice for eccentric and difficult roles. She brings characters to life with depth and seemingly effortless charm. No matter how strange the role is, they always feel real." ~Corbin Cupp, Push the Roll LLC (Ain’t Slayed Nobody) Working from her professional home studio, Virginia delivers broadcast quality performances for Audio Dramas and Podcasts all over the world. So whether it's playing a person or a monster or a cyborg, in a horror or a comedy or a sci-fi, Virginia’s range will fit right into your project! |
FAQ
►What Kinds of Services Do You Offer?
Short answer: When I am hired for a voiceover job I record my performance and supply either raw, lightly edited, or lightly processed audio to the client, depending on their preference.
Long answer: When I am hired for a voiceover job, I can record on my own using a script that the client provides (self directed), or I can work directly with the client in person or via a program like Zoom or Source-Connect (directed session). Regardless if it's self directed or directed in session, if I'm in my booth I record the audio on my end. After recording from my booth, I will supply either raw, lightly edited, or lightly processed audio to the client, depending on their preference.
I have a long list of genres I perform in: Animation, Anime, Audiobooks, Audio Dramas, Automotive, Documentaries, Commercials, Corporate Narration, E-Learning, English Language Training, Explainers, Museum Guides, Narration, Podcasts, Political, Singing, Video Games / Interactive and Performance Capture.
Don't see something you're looking for? Drop me a line! [email protected]
►What's Your Turnaround?
To respond to inquiries: Typically within a day, often sooner.
For auditions: Typically within a day, often by end of day--sooner if needed.
For completed jobs: Typically by end of day, often sooner. It depends on the amount of editing I do, if any. If no editing is needed, I can submit recorded audio to the client immediately. I always record in the booth, even when doing a directed session and the client is recording on their end. I do this in case the connection breaks or their copy glitches. Redundancy for the win!
►I'm From Another Country... Can I Still Hire You?
Yes! I've worked with many people from around the world. If there's a large time difference it's easier if the project is self directed, but I can accommodate a directed session with enough notice.
►How Can I Reach You About A Project?
The best and fastest way to reach me is via email: [email protected]
►How Much Do You Charge For A Project?
It depends on several factors, such as length of the finished project, genre, and where / when / how long it will air. No two projects are the same so to get an idea of what fair rates are for your project, I recommend checking out the GVAA Rate Guide.
I am Non-Union, which also influences how much some projects cost, but if you'd like to hire me for a Union job (or want to convert a Non-Union project to Union that you hired me to) there are ways to do so and I can help with that too.
►Voiceover looks like so much fun! How Can I get Into voice acting??
First of all: It is!!
Second of all: There's no one way to get into VO, which is a beautiful thing when you think about it. There's also not one particular path required to have a fulfilling career--loads of people make a lot of money doing things like Corporate Narration and Commercial work, or they love to read and work exclusively in Audiobooks, or they're into character work and focus all of their time and energy into Video Games or Anime.
Most VOs have a mix of genres they do and that mix is as individual as a thumbprint.
If you're interested in learning more about getting into voiceover, I recommend checking out Dee Bradley Baker's awesomely encompassing site, I Want To Be A Voice Actor. It will give you insight on the industry, equipment, demos, and what to do if you're starting from absolute scratch.
Short answer: When I am hired for a voiceover job I record my performance and supply either raw, lightly edited, or lightly processed audio to the client, depending on their preference.
Long answer: When I am hired for a voiceover job, I can record on my own using a script that the client provides (self directed), or I can work directly with the client in person or via a program like Zoom or Source-Connect (directed session). Regardless if it's self directed or directed in session, if I'm in my booth I record the audio on my end. After recording from my booth, I will supply either raw, lightly edited, or lightly processed audio to the client, depending on their preference.
I have a long list of genres I perform in: Animation, Anime, Audiobooks, Audio Dramas, Automotive, Documentaries, Commercials, Corporate Narration, E-Learning, English Language Training, Explainers, Museum Guides, Narration, Podcasts, Political, Singing, Video Games / Interactive and Performance Capture.
Don't see something you're looking for? Drop me a line! [email protected]
►What's Your Turnaround?
To respond to inquiries: Typically within a day, often sooner.
For auditions: Typically within a day, often by end of day--sooner if needed.
For completed jobs: Typically by end of day, often sooner. It depends on the amount of editing I do, if any. If no editing is needed, I can submit recorded audio to the client immediately. I always record in the booth, even when doing a directed session and the client is recording on their end. I do this in case the connection breaks or their copy glitches. Redundancy for the win!
►I'm From Another Country... Can I Still Hire You?
Yes! I've worked with many people from around the world. If there's a large time difference it's easier if the project is self directed, but I can accommodate a directed session with enough notice.
►How Can I Reach You About A Project?
The best and fastest way to reach me is via email: [email protected]
►How Much Do You Charge For A Project?
It depends on several factors, such as length of the finished project, genre, and where / when / how long it will air. No two projects are the same so to get an idea of what fair rates are for your project, I recommend checking out the GVAA Rate Guide.
I am Non-Union, which also influences how much some projects cost, but if you'd like to hire me for a Union job (or want to convert a Non-Union project to Union that you hired me to) there are ways to do so and I can help with that too.
►Voiceover looks like so much fun! How Can I get Into voice acting??
First of all: It is!!
Second of all: There's no one way to get into VO, which is a beautiful thing when you think about it. There's also not one particular path required to have a fulfilling career--loads of people make a lot of money doing things like Corporate Narration and Commercial work, or they love to read and work exclusively in Audiobooks, or they're into character work and focus all of their time and energy into Video Games or Anime.
Most VOs have a mix of genres they do and that mix is as individual as a thumbprint.
If you're interested in learning more about getting into voiceover, I recommend checking out Dee Bradley Baker's awesomely encompassing site, I Want To Be A Voice Actor. It will give you insight on the industry, equipment, demos, and what to do if you're starting from absolute scratch.
