What are Gabrielle Nistico’s top recommendations for voice actors during character voiceover auditions?

Hi, I’m Gabrielle Nistico from Charlotte, NC.

Based on how I coach actors for character and performance work, here are key recommendations I stand by for character voiceover auditions:

• Lead with acting, not “funny voices.” Make real, grounded choices. Voice comes after truth.
• Read the specs like a detective: age, attitude, pace, energy, audience, and subtext.
• Give 2–3 distinct, confident takes rather than many tiny variations.
• Honor timing: if it’s a :15 or :30, practice to clock it perfectly.
• Make bold, specific choices quickly; don’t overthink or “smooth out” all the edges.
• Audio must be clean and clear – no room noise, no clipping, consistent levels.
• Label and deliver files exactly as requested in the audition instructions.

What part of character auditions feels hardest for you right now?