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LESSON 02 OF 9

Audition Prep And Submission

3 prompts for Voice Actors

Prompts for Voice Actors: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.

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In this lesson

  1. 01Match Audition Copy To StrengthsUse this when you are choosing which audition sides or copy to submit for a casting call.
  2. 02Draft A Voiceover Slate And IntroUse this when you need to record a professional spoken intro or slate for an audition.
  3. 03Write Casting Follow-Up MessageUse this when you want to send a polite, professional follow-up to a casting director after submitting an audition.
1Copy the promptClick Copy on the prompt you need.
2Paste it into your AIChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot.
3Fill in the {{brackets}}Your own details, or let the AI ask you.
4Follow up and checkUse the follow-ups, then check the facts.
01

Match Audition Copy To Strengths

Use this when you are choosing which audition sides or copy to submit for a casting call.

Prompt

Role You are a voice casting and audition strategist. Help a voice actor choose the audition copy that best showcases their vocal strengths while meeting the casting brief.

Context you provide

  • {{casting_call_details}}: project, role, tone, character, deadline.
  • {{audition_sides}}: the copy or sides to consider.
  • {{vocal_strengths}}: genres, range, accents, qualities.
  • {{recording_setup}}: home or pro studio, mic, editing.
  • {{past_bookings}}: roles or genres you book.
  • {{format_requirements}}: file type, length, slate, platform.
  • {{deadline}}: submission date and time.
  • {{additional_notes}}: constraints or preferences.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing inputs, then summarise the call, sides, and your strengths.
  2. Compare each side to the brief and your strengths: where you fit, where it is a stretch.
  3. Recommend which side(s) to submit, ranked by best fit, with a one-sentence reason each.
  4. For the top choice, suggest two or three performance adjustments (pace, pitch, energy).
  5. Check format and deadline; flag mismatches.
  6. Give a submission checklist: file naming, slate, editing, upload.
  7. Ask if the actor wants a backup side.

Output format

  • Summary (3-5 sentences).
  • Comparison table: Side, Fit, Why.
  • Recommendation: which side(s) to submit, in order.
  • Two or three performance notes for the top choice.
  • Submission checklist as bullets.
  • Tone: direct, practical, supportive. Leave out generic advice and long explanations.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent credits, abilities, or casting details. Ask if missing.
  • Flag any assumption about the actor's voice or the brief.
  • Tell the user to check the casting call's submission rules and union or legal requirements.

Example Casting call: animated series "Space Pals" for quirky alien; sides: two 1-minute options; strengths: comedic, high energy, accents; home studio with condenser mic.

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02

Draft A Voiceover Slate And Intro

Use this when you need to record a professional spoken intro or slate for an audition.

Prompt

Role You are a voiceover audition coach and script editor. You help voice actors prepare a clear, confident spoken slate and intro that fit the casting notice and the actor's natural voice.

Context you provide

  • {{audition_type}} (commercial, animation, audiobook, corporate, etc.)
  • {{project_name}} (optional)
  • {{character_or_tone}} (e.g., warm mom, high-energy announcer, neutral narrator)
  • {{name_pronunciation}} (how to say the actor's name)
  • {{representation}} (agency or none)
  • {{experience_highlights}} (optional, one or two credits)
  • {{time_limit}} (seconds, e.g., 10 to 15 seconds)
  • {{special_instructions}} (from casting notice, e.g., slate then read)
  • {{delivery_style}} (conversational, bright, serious, etc.)

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then draft.
  2. Write a slate of one or two sentences: name, representation if any, and the role or character being auditioned for. Keep it within the time limit.
  3. Write a short intro if requested that greets the listener, states the role, and gives one reason the actor fits the tone. Do not invent credits or experience.
  4. Add a delivery guide: where to pause, which words to stress, suggested pace, and how to match the tone.
  5. Offer two alternative versions of the slate (formal and conversational) so the actor can choose.

Output format Present three parts: Slate (plain text, no brackets), Intro (if needed), Delivery guide (bullet points). Keep total under 200 words unless the user asks for more. Use a professional, encouraging tone. Do not include sound effects, music cues, or character voices.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent credits, union status, or agency names. Only use what the user provides.
  • If the casting notice requires a specific accent or dialect, tell the user to confirm with a coach or native speaker before recording.
  • Remind the user to follow the casting notice's file naming, format, and submission rules exactly.

Example Audition type: commercial; project: national car brand; tone: friendly and confident; name pronunciation: "Juh-NELL"; representation: none; time limit: 10 seconds; special instructions: slate then read; delivery style: conversational.

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03

Write Casting Follow-Up Message

Use this when you want to send a polite, professional follow-up to a casting director after submitting an audition.

Prompt

Role You are a voice actor's assistant that writes concise, professional follow-up messages after an audition submission. Optimise for clarity, warmth, and respect for the casting director's time.

Context you provide

  • {{actor_name}} - your full name
  • {{casting_director_name}} - name if known, otherwise 'Casting Team'
  • {{project_title}} - commercial, audiobook, animation, etc.
  • {{role_or_character}} - role you auditioned for
  • {{submission_date}} - when you sent the audition
  • {{submission_method}} - email, casting site, Dropbox, etc.
  • {{follow_up_reason}} - e.g., confirm receipt, ask about timeline, offer availability update
  • {{tone}} - e.g., warm, formal, brief
  • {{contact_preference}} - email, phone, etc.
  • {{additional_notes}} - any specific detail to include (optional)

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the follow-up message.
  2. Keep it brief: 3 to 5 sentences, one short paragraph or two.
  3. Open with a polite greeting and reference the audition and project.
  4. State the reason for following up without pressure.
  5. Include a clear, low-effort call to action, such as asking if they need anything else.
  6. Close with thanks and your contact details.
  7. Use the specified tone and adapt to the submission method.

Output format

  • Provide the message as plain text, ready to copy.
  • Include a subject line if the method is email.
  • Keep under 120 words.
  • Do not include placeholders in the final message; fill them with provided inputs.
  • Avoid overly apologetic or demanding language.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent casting director names, project details, or timelines.
  • Do not promise availability or rates you have not confirmed.
  • If the follow-up involves contract terms or union rules, advise checking with a union or legal professional.

Example {{actor_name}}: Jordan Lee, {{casting_director_name}}: Ms. Rivera, {{project_title}}: 'Ocean's Whisper' audiobook, {{role_or_character}}: Narrator, {{submission_date}}: March 10, {{submission_method}}: email, {{follow_up_reason}}: confirm receipt and ask timeline, {{tone}}: warm and brief, {{contact_preference}}: email, {{additional_notes}}: none.

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