![]() Yes, I continue to develop or practice new characters through different mediums such as Improv VO or Animation/Character Workshops. I have learned so much since then – how to audition effectively and how to sustain a character voice by taking ongoing courses/workshops/coaching throughout the years. However, since I went in with a nervous and unconfident heart, I didn’t get the call back I was hoping for. With my hands trembling and body quivering, I went into the recording booth and auditioned for my 2 characters. ![]() Although, I came early to the audition and practiced the script in my car, I was still nervous. It was one of the most nerve wracking situations in my life! It was nerve wracking because that was my dream… to voice in an animation series. Then yes, it finally came… my first audition for an Animated TV Series. After that I took an Animation Workshop and Improvisation Training at Second City. He opened my eyes to a whole new world which I definitely wanted to be a part of. As time went by, my brother had a “library” of recorded audio cassettes to go along with each of his “Archie” comic books from his vast collection.Īh, I remember, that my first couple of basic VO classes were with Bob Cook who was with CityTV in Toronto at the time. I very much enjoyed recording these comics, as it allowed me to modulate my voice to suit the different characters within each story, and to, of course, help my brother to learn how to read. This was because my younger brother, who was unable to read well, asked me to audio record the famously popular “Archie” comic books onto cassettes so that he could follow along – kind of like an audiobook scenario. I remember, as young as 9 years old I was unconsciously honing my skills. However, I must say, that the innate instinct of a voiceover came to me as a child. It’s about 2 years now that I have been doing it on a full-time basis. But a lot of people kept telling me that I would be great in animation/cartoons because of my unique sounding higher-toned voice, so I decided to give it a try. Before that I was a University student working part-time. It was about 2006 when I started with the industry on a casual basis. From doing homemade audiobooks to becoming a successful young artist… Marcia shares her story. In her roughly 9-year experience as a VO talent, Marcia has done numerous characters, most especially for child focused projects. Marcia D Bennett is a talented young voiceover artist whose expertise are voicing child and quirky adult characters. The Voice Doctor is in the house! Nope, not the throat doctor kind, but BennettMD!
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