Choosing Scripts

The adverts we use are written and sourced for you and are never used more than once. Casting directors and agents don’t want to hear the same old scripts time and time again. This way you know that your Speakeasy Voice Reel will be as individual as you.

• Male/Female: What sort of product would use a male voice? What sort of product would use a female voice? Remember that advertisements, in many ways, plays on stereotypes so don’t be afraid to use what you’ve got!

• Type of voice: There are many types of voices. From the rich, smooth, velvety voice to the high octane kids TV voice, with many variations in between.

• Your age: How old do you sound? The emphasis being on “sound”. Your actual age is unimportant but the “age” of your voice is. Choose a product that is relevant to your “voice age”.

• Accents: These days casting directors tend to go for the real thing. If you have an authentic accent, use it! If you can do an accent extremely well then include it. This can also include characters. An advert with a few characters in will show what you are capable of and is a lot of fun to listen to.

• Variety: Try to show a variety of styles: Straight Read, Comedy, Hard Sell, Soft Sell etc.,So the key points when choosing your adverts are; keep within your capabilities, show off your talent, be it straight read, accents or characters and try to show variety in the subject matter, this way your finished voice reel will be both entertaining and interesting to listen to.