S02 E11: Inside the Voiceover Industry with Andy Roth

Author: Daniel Lamb & Anna Rosa Parker / Andy Roth
Published: Mon 30 Aug 2021
Episode Link: None

“People say there’s a lot of rejection in the acting world. In my experience, there’s almost none.”

— Andy Roth

Today, we’re talking to the man behind many of the voices we hear in our media.

Andy Roth is a producer and casting director who works primarily with voiceover actors and projects ranging from animated films to commercials to video games. Through casting and directing voice talent, Andy helps bring both animated and live action projects to life.

In this conversation, Andy shares his journey to becoming one of the most prolific voiceover casting directors in the business, as well as behind-the-scenes information on how to direct a great voiceover performance, tips for actors who are interested in pursuing a voiceover career, and his thoughts on diversity in voice casting.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

How Andy transitioned from casting to directing, and what goes into voice directing
What it takes to pursue voiceover acting — and how Andy builds his roster of talent
How the pandemic has affected the voiceover industry

About Andy Roth: Andy Roth is a casting director and producer who specializes in voiceover work. He has 26 years of experience, and has worked on hundreds of projects including animated films, television series, commercials, video games, and documentaries.

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Highlights:‌ ‌

01:02 Meet Andy Roth

03:30 From casting to directing

09:09 Choosing the right talent for the job

10:45 Pursuing voiceover acting

13:19 Pandemic effects

16:06 Inclusivity in casting

21:01 Motivations in the entertainment industry

25:27 What rejection actually means

28:26 Separation from the work

31:16 Firing story