Struggling to spark lively discussions in your voice over community? Would You Rather prompts are a fun and effective way to get members thinking and sharing. Use these creative templates to inspire engaging conversations and help your community connect.
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Would You Rather questions are powerful because they invite members to imagine themselves in new scenarios, sparking creativity and storytelling. By presenting two options, you make participation simple and accessible, lowering the barrier for even quieter members to join the conversation.
In the voice over industry, these prompts tap into members' unique experiences, preferences, and aspirations. This not only fosters engagement but also helps members learn from each other and feel recognized for their individual perspectives. Ultimately, Would You Rather posts promote camaraderie, playfulness, and deeper discussions in your community.
Would you rather record a 10-hour audiobook or 100 short commercials in one week?
💡 Example: "I would rather do 100 commercials because I like variety. What about you?"
Would you rather only voice heroes or villains for the rest of your career?
💡 Example: "Villains all the way! They have more depth. Which would you choose?"
Would you rather always have to use your natural accent or always use a completely new one?
💡 Example: "I would stick to my natural accent. What about everyone else?"
Would you rather voice a main character in a popular video game or an animated movie?
💡 Example: "Animated movie for sure. Where would you want to be cast?"
Would you rather record in a fancy studio or your cozy home booth forever?
💡 Example: "Home booth is my choice. Anyone else prefer the comfort of home?"
Would you rather narrate documentaries about nature or science fiction audiobooks?
💡 Example: "Nature documentaries are my jam. What about you?"
Would you rather only do character voices or only do straight narration?
💡 Example: "Character voices are so much fun! Who else agrees?"
Would you rather have a famous voice no one recognizes or an average voice everyone admires?
💡 Example: "I would pick admiration over fame. What about you all?"
Would you rather work on a project with a tight deadline but high pay, or a relaxed deadline but low pay?
💡 Example: "I like a challenge, so tight deadline for me. Thoughts?"
Would you rather voice a beloved cartoon from your childhood or a brand new series?
💡 Example: "I would love to voice something from my childhood! Anyone else?"
Would you rather have to sing every line or whisper every line in your next project?
💡 Example: "Singing would be hilarious. What would you choose?"
Would you rather always record in the morning or always at night?
💡 Example: "I work best at night."
Would you rather voice a talking animal or a talking robot?
💡 Example: "Talking animal for me! Robots are tricky."
Would you rather have an unlimited supply of tea or coffee in your booth?
💡 Example: "Tea please!"
Would you rather be the voice of GPS directions or a theme park ride?
💡 Example: "Theme park ride would be a blast! What about you?"
Would you rather always get tongue-tied on easy words or never on hard words?
💡 Example: "I would rather never mess up the hard ones."
Would you rather have to cold read every script or memorize them all first?
💡 Example: "Cold reading keeps it fresh. Who agrees?"
Would you rather voice a commercial for your favorite brand or your dream brand?
💡 Example: "Dream brand for sure! What about you?"
Would you rather voice in a duet with your idol or your best friend?
💡 Example: "My best friend would make it unforgettable. Who would you choose?"
Would you rather never need to edit your audio or never need to do retakes?
💡 Example: "No retakes would save me loads of time! Anyone else?"
Would you rather have a booth with perfect soundproofing or perfect acoustics?
💡 Example: "Perfect acoustics would be my choice. Thoughts?"
Would you rather always voice the hero’s sidekick or the villain’s henchman?
💡 Example: "Sidekick roles are fun! Who else agrees?"
Would you rather get paid more for shorter scripts or longer scripts?
💡 Example: "Short scripts all the way."
Would you rather lose your favorite mic or your favorite headphones?
💡 Example: "Headphones are easier to replace for me."
Would you rather always record with a live director or always solo?
💡 Example: "I prefer solo recording. What about you?"
Would you rather have a script delivered only in rhyme or only in tongue-twisters?
💡 Example: "Tongue-twisters would keep things lively! What would you pick?"
Would you rather only voice projects for kids or only projects for adults?
💡 Example: "Kids' projects are so much fun for me. Anyone else?"
Would you rather voice a character in a musical or an action movie?
💡 Example: "Action movie roles would be epic! What about you?"
Would you rather narrate a travel documentary or a cooking show?
💡 Example: "Travel documentaries all day! Who would pick cooking?"
Would you rather always have perfect vocal health or endless creative inspiration?
💡 Example: "I need that endless creative spark! What about the rest of you?"
Would you rather voice a lead in a hit podcast or a minor role in a blockbuster film?
💡 Example: "Lead in a podcast for sure. Who's with me?"
Would you rather only do improv scripts or only follow strict scripts?
💡 Example: "Improv lets me be creative. What do you prefer?"
Would you rather record your dream project once or your favorite genre forever?
💡 Example: "My favorite genre forever sounds perfect! Who agrees?"
Would you rather always have a cold or always have allergies during recording?
💡 Example: "Allergies are less annoying for me."
Would you rather collaborate with a famous director or a legendary sound engineer?
💡 Example: "Sound engineer for me. Who would you pick?"
Would you rather voice an iconic commercial jingle or a memorable movie trailer?
💡 Example: "Movie trailer for sure! Who else?"
Would you rather only use classic microphones or only the latest technology?
💡 Example: "Classic mics have more character for me."
Would you rather voice a project that wins an award or one that goes viral?
💡 Example: "Going viral sounds exciting! What about you?"
Would you rather always get scripts late at night or early in the morning?
💡 Example: "Late at night fits my schedule better."
Would you rather voice a character with a secret or a character with a twist ending?
💡 Example: "Twist endings are so fun! Who agrees?"
Would you rather always audition in person or only virtually?
💡 Example: "Virtual auditions are so convenient. What do you all think?"
Post these Would You Rather templates as conversation starters in your community feed, group, or story. Encourage members to not only pick an option but also explain their reasoning. To maximize participation, tag a few members or share your own answer first. Rotate the prompts regularly and invite members to submit their own creative scenarios.
For all platforms, keep your Would You Rather questions concise and easy to read. Use emojis or images to add visual interest if the platform supports them. Pin or highlight your post to increase visibility and engagement. Respond to comments to keep the discussion going across all channels.
To engage your members with industry-relevant scenarios, create prompts such as 'Would you rather land your dream national commercial voice over gig or voice a lead character in a hit animated series?' This encourages talent to share their niche preferences and discuss the unique demands or perks of each specialization.
Absolutely! Using terms like 'Would you rather do a cold reading for a last-minute audition or troubleshoot a Source-Connect session with a new client?' not only sparks conversation among professionals but also helps newer members become familiar with essential industry jargon and situations.
Voice Over artists often have strong preferences about recording environments. Ask questions like 'Would you rather record at home with your own gear or in a professional studio with a director present?' This taps into important topics like home studio setups, technical quality control, and direction styles.
Pose scenarios that reflect real-world decision points, such as 'Would you rather audition for a project with a tight turnaround or for one with an extremely vague brief?' This allows members to discuss audition stressors, time management, and interpreting client direction—all common industry hurdles.
Create prompts that compare genres, such as 'Would you rather narrate a lengthy eLearning course or voice ten unique characters in a single video game session?' This not only generates lively debate but also helps members reflect on their strengths, preferences, and the demands of each genre.
Frame questions around client interaction scenarios, like 'Would you rather receive detailed, prescriptive feedback from a client or be left to interpret the script with minimal input?' This encourages members to share stories and advice about handling feedback—a key part of voice over work.
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