2 Person Technique

Hey Reader,

Ever read a commercial script that feels stiff, corporate, or just kinda unnatural?

When we sit in front of the mic, it's easy to accidentally slip into "announcer mode." We project, we enunciate perfectly, and suddenly... we sound like "Voice-Over Announcer Man/Woman".

A good trick to break out of that habit is The Two-Person Dialogue Technique.

How It Works

Before you record your next audition, look at the copy and invent a specific person you are talking to. But don't stop there—give them a line right before yours. Here's a real quick example.

• The Copy:"Finding the right audio gear shouldn't be a headache."
• The Setup: Imagine your friend just sighed and said, "I've been looking at microphones for three hours and my brain is melting."

Now, say your line as a direct, real-world response to that friend.

Why It Works

It instantly shifts your delivery from reciting words on a page to having a conversation. Your tone drops into a natural register, your pacing relaxes, and the listener feels like you're talking to them, not at them.

Try this on your next audition: Write or just imagine a quick one-sentence prompt from a friend at the top of your script. Read it out loud, and jump straight into your copy. You’ll be amazed at how much warmth it instantly adds to your read.

-Michael

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