Auditioning and Illness

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Permalink Reply by Barry Trussell on November 14, 2008 at 10:29am

Professionally I believe that auditioning with much more than a mild cold, that has not affected your voice is not a good idea. #1 yes it just spreads disease and #2 you're now auditioning with a voice that you may not be able to replicate if your sound is affected due to the illness. If you are auditioning and can complete the job from your home studio, then #1 is a moot point. That's my take on it.

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Permalink Reply by Julie Williams on December 14, 2008 at 5:02pm

I audition anyway. I do it in my home studio... One client told my agent, "Julie with a cold is better than the others without!" I made $1200 on that local spot. But, I do the auditions in my own studio...no one else to catch the cold!

BTW,. when I lived in San Antonio I'd get very hoarse twice a year, presumably due to allergens. There were certain clients who I could call as soon as I got sick because they just loved the "wonderful raspy quality" to my voice that time of year! Go figure!

Note: Entertainer's Secret is very helpful if youa re beginning to lose your voice.

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