Why Your Audition Isn’t Booking: Insights from Casting Director Mary Lynn Wissner
Oct 09, 2025
What It Takes To Book VO Today
Veteran casting director Mary Lynn Wissner joins Everyday VOpreneur to explain why your auditions might not be booking—and what to do about it.
With more than 35 years of experience working with brands like Disney, DreamWorks, Hallmark, HGTV, and History Channel, Mary Lynn offers a behind-the-scenes look at how casting decisions are made, what separates a strong audition from a forgettable one, and why acting ability matters more than vocal quality in today’s market.
We talk about self-direction, commercial trends, the influence of TikTok and UGC, and the tools Mary Lynn gives her VO Pros students to help them break bad habits and book more work.
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