The Voiceover Gallery has launched a new division to foster talent and inclusivity for young voice actors.
- The agency aims to champion diversity by representing children aged 5-16, including those with special needs.
- A request for an autistic child’s voiceover for a popular show sparked this new venture.
- All staff involved in casting and recording are DBS-checked and experienced with children, including those with SEND.
- The initiative underscores the company’s 20-year commitment to supportive environments for all talents.
The Voiceover Gallery has made an inclusive move by establishing a dedicated division for young voice actors. This new initiative underscores the agency’s commitment to fostering a diverse range of voices by representing children aged 5-16, including those with special educational needs such as ASD, ADHD, and dyslexia.
Founder Marylou Thistleton-Smith revealed that the decision was influenced by a recent request to cast an autistic child for a character in the ‘Thomas & Friends’ series. This request inspired the company to extend its offerings to accommodate and nurture young talent from varied backgrounds. ‘We are determined to be an agency that’s inclusive for children,’ she noted.
The creation of The Voiceover Gallery Kids demonstrates the firm’s dedication to inclusivity and diversity. The division is crafted to ensure that the casting and recording processes are handled with the utmost care and professionalism. All project managers, engineers, and directors involved have been DBS-checked and possess significant experience working with children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The agency is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment, ensuring that every child, regardless of any perceived difficulty, has the opportunity to thrive in the voiceover industry. This new division reflects The Voiceover Gallery’s longstanding reputation and relationships built over two decades in the industry.
The Voiceover Gallery’s initiative reflects its dedication to inclusivity and nurturing young talents in the voiceover industry.
