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Let's talk about what should be included in a voiceover reel for audio drama. A few qualifiers at the top: this is specifically regarding demo reels for audio drama. Reels for commercial, audiobook narration, video games, etc. have a specific purpose, and not all of the tips I’ll share will apply, though I believe some of this info can transfer over. Secondly, when making a demo for commercials, e-learning, and other voiceover areas, it’s typically best to work with a demo producer who knows that area of focus well. Thirdly, this is based on my decade-plus of experience as a producer, director, and voiceover talent in the audio drama industry. So while this is based mostly on anecdotal evidence, these tips have been concurred with by several colleagues, and I believe these are great rules of thumb to keep in mind. Why Cover this Topic? Because of my position as an audio drama critic with Audio Theatre Central for over 15 years, and as a producer/director for nearly as long, I am c...