VO Improv Generator

Performance Notes

For Animation Auditions, This Exercise Demonstrates:

• Immediate character creation from minimal information
• Vocal range and flexibility
• Physical commitment affecting voice
• Ability to make bold choices quickly
• Taking direction and adjusting on the fly
• Vocal sound effects and effort sounds
• Emotional range
• Comedy and drama versatility

Coaching Reminders:

• Trust your FIRST instinct
• Commit FULLY to the choice
• Physical = vocal (your body affects your voice)
• Bold choices book jobs, safe choices don't
• Being directable is being hireable
• Each character needs something SPECIFIC

After Performance Questions:

• What physical traits from the image influenced your voice?
• What bold choice did you make?
• How committed were you to that first instinct?
• Try it again opposite way (if dramatic, try comedy; if big, try small; if fast, try slow)