Submit a Script for a Voice Over Audition

Submit a Script for a Voice Over Audition

If you have a script and would like to hear how it could sound with a professional British male voice, you can submit a section of your script and ask whether a custom voice over audition is appropriate for the project.

A custom audition uses words from your actual project rather than relying entirely on an existing general voice reel.

This can help you assess whether the voice, tone, pace and delivery style are suitable for the specific recording you are planning.

Provide the script or selected audition lines together with a clear description of the voice direction you have in mind.

Can I Submit My Own Script for a Voice Over Audition?

Yes.

If you are considering Spencer Cork for a professional voice over project, you can provide a section of your own script and request consideration for a custom audition.

The audition section should ideally represent the type of performance required for the wider project.

For example, if the final recording needs to sound warm and reassuring, select a passage where that delivery can be demonstrated.

If the project requires an authoritative or energetic performance, choose lines that provide an appropriate opportunity to demonstrate those qualities.

What Is a Custom Voice Over Audition?

A custom voice over audition is a sample performance based on a client's actual project script.

It differs from a general voice demo because it allows the client to hear the voice applied to words from their own project.

A custom audition may help assess:

• Vocal suitability

• Tone

• Pace

• Energy

• Delivery style

• Interpretation

• Overall creative fit

It is primarily a selection tool rather than the completed recording.

Do I Need to Send the Entire Script?

Not necessarily.

If you only want to request an audition, a representative section may be sufficient.

However, providing the complete script can sometimes offer useful context about the wider project.

Clearly identify the lines you would like considered for the audition.

How Much of My Script Should I Send for an Audition?

Choose a short section that represents the final recording well.

The purpose of a custom audition is generally to demonstrate suitability rather than to record a substantial proportion of the finished project before booking.

If you are unsure which section to select, you can provide the complete script and identify the overall style required.

Can I Request a Free Voice Over Audition?

You can ask whether a short custom audition is available for your particular project.

Whether a bespoke sample is appropriate may depend on the nature, size and requirements of the enquiry.

Submitting a script does not automatically guarantee that a custom audition will be provided.

Is a Custom Audition the Same as a Voice Over Demo?

No.

An existing voice over demo showcases previously recorded examples across particular styles or types of work.

A custom audition uses a section of your own project material.

Existing demos are often the fastest way to assess a voice initially. A custom audition may then provide additional reassurance when the project requires a more specific creative fit.

Should I Listen to Existing Voice Demos First?

Where possible, yes.

Existing demos can help you determine whether the fundamental voice characteristics are suitable before requesting a bespoke sample.

If the existing examples are close to what you need but you want to hear a particular delivery applied to your own words, a custom audition may be useful.

What Information Should I Send With My Audition Script?

Provide:

• The audition lines

• A brief description of the project

• The intended voice style

• The desired tone

• The preferred pace

• The intended audience

• The intended usage

• The project deadline

If you have relevant creative references, you can also provide them.

How Should I Describe the Voice Style I Want?

Use clear descriptive language.

For example:

• Warm and reassuring

• Confident and conversational

• Natural and understated

• Authoritative without sounding aggressive

• Energetic and upbeat

• Friendly and approachable

• Serious and credible

• Relaxed and informal

• Polished and professional

You do not need to use technical voice over terminology.

Explain how you want the audience to feel when they hear the recording.

Can I Send a Reference Voice With My Script?

Yes.

Reference material can be useful for communicating broad creative qualities such as pace, energy, mood and delivery style.

A reference should be treated as creative guidance rather than a request to reproduce another identifiable person's unique voice.

Can I Send a Temporary Voice Track?

Yes.

If your project already contains a temporary or guide voice, you can provide it as a reference.

This may help communicate:

• Timing

• Pace

• Emphasis

• Pronunciation

• Synchronisation requirements

The professional performance can then be approached according to the requirements of your project.

Can I Submit a Video With a Temporary Voice?

Yes.

For projects where the voice must work with existing visuals, a reference video can provide useful context.

Explain whether the final recording needs to match:

• Specific timings

• Scene changes

• On-screen text

• Animation

• Existing edits

Can I Request More Than One Voice Style?

If you are genuinely considering different creative directions, explain the alternatives.

For example, you might be deciding between:

• Conversational and authoritative

• Warm and corporate

• Energetic and understated

It is usually better to provide clear direction than request numerous arbitrary variations.

Can I Ask for a Different Read After Hearing the Audition?

You can provide feedback if the underlying voice appears suitable but the creative direction needs clarification.

However, the purpose of an audition is to assess overall suitability rather than conduct an unlimited recording session before the project is booked.

Can I Request a Voice Over Audition Before Getting a Quote?

You can submit the project information and audition request together.

However, it is useful to provide enough information for the wider project to be understood, including the intended usage and approximate scope.

If your main objective is establishing the cost of the project, you can send your script for a voice over quote.

Can I Request an Audition Before My Budget Is Approved?

Yes.

Explain that the project is still awaiting approval.

Where relevant, provide the expected project scope and any proposed budget information.

Can I Request an Audition for a Small Project?

You can submit the project for consideration.

The size of the project does not prevent you from making an enquiry, although a bespoke audition may not be necessary or appropriate for every short recording requirement.

Existing demos may provide sufficient evidence of suitability for some smaller projects.

Can I Request an Audition for a Commercial?

Yes.

Provide a representative section of the commercial script and explain the required creative direction.

You should also provide information about the intended usage of the completed commercial recording.

Can I Request an Audition for a Corporate Video?

Yes.

Choose a section that represents the tone of the wider corporate narration.

Can I Request an Audition for eLearning?

Yes.

For a larger eLearning project, a representative sample can help assess whether the voice and delivery are suitable for sustained listening.

Can I Request an Audition for a Documentary?

Yes.

Provide a representative narration passage and describe the intended documentary style.

Can I Request an Audition for a Character Voice?

Yes.

Provide information about the character, personality, context and performance requirements.

Can I Request a Video Game Voice Audition?

Yes.

Provide selected lines together with character information and relevant performance direction.

Can an Agency Submit a Script for an Audition?

Yes.

Agencies, production companies and casting professionals can submit relevant script sections and creative briefs for consideration.

Can I Submit an Audition Script From Outside the UK?

Yes.

Voice over auditions and professional recording projects can be handled remotely for clients in the United Kingdom, Europe and worldwide.

Does an Audition Mean the Project Is Booked?

No.

An audition is part of the evaluation process.

A recording project should proceed once the relevant requirements, availability, pricing and terms have been agreed.

Can I Use the Audition as the Final Recording?

A custom audition should not automatically be treated as the licensed final recording.

If you decide to use audition audio in a completed or published project, this should be discussed and agreed as part of the professional voice over engagement.

What Happens If I Choose Spencer After the Audition?

Once you decide that the voice and performance are suitable, the final project requirements can be confirmed.

This may include:

• Final script

• Usage

• Creative direction

• Deadline

• Audio deliverables

• Recording requirements

• Agreed project terms

The final recording can then be scheduled.

When Is a Custom Voice Over Audition Most Useful?

A custom audition can be particularly useful when:

• You have narrowed your selection to a small number of voices

• The project requires a specific delivery style

• A client or stakeholder needs to approve the voice

• The script has an unusual tone

• The project involves a character

• The voice must complement existing visuals

• The recording is part of a larger production

For straightforward projects, existing professional demos may already provide enough information to make a decision.

Submit Your Script for a Voice Over Audition

If you are considering Spencer Cork for your project and would like to hear how part of your own script could sound, you can submit a representative section for consideration.

Include the script lines together with information about:

• The project

• The voice style

• The desired tone and pace

• The intended usage

• The deadline

You can also provide a creative brief, reference material, temporary voice track or reference video where relevant.

A custom audition can help establish whether the voice and delivery are the right creative fit before moving forward with the complete professional recording.