Kristine Knowlton

Voiceover can start as something magical.
You record a silly character voice.
You narrate a TikTok.
A friend says, “You should totally do voiceovers.”

And suddenly… you’re in.

But there’s a big difference between doing voiceovers for fun and building a voiceover business from the ground up—and knowing which path you’re on can save you time, money, and burnout.

Let’s break it down.

Voiceovers for Fun: The Hobby Lane

Doing voiceovers for fun is completely valid. In fact, it’s how most of us begin.

What this looks like:

• Recording when inspiration strikes
• Playing with characters, accents, and reads
• Posting clips on social media just because
• Auditioning occasionally (or not at all)
• No pressure, no deadlines, no spreadsheets

Why it’s great:

• Low stress
• Creative freedom
• No financial expectations
• Perfect for experimentation and learning

If voiceover is your creative outlet, a way to play, or something you do between other projects, that’s wonderful. Not everything needs to be monetized.

But here’s where people get stuck…

The Gray Area: When Fun Starts to Feel Frustrating

Many voice actors don’t decide to build a business—they accidentally drift into it.

You start auditioning more.
You buy better gear.
You wonder why you’re not booking.
You get irritated when work doesn’t come in.

That frustration is usually a sign of one thing:

👉 You’re expecting business results while treating voiceover like a hobby.

And that’s a recipe for burnout.

Making Voiceover a Business: A Whole Different Mindset

Building a voiceover business from scratch doesn’t mean selling your soul or losing your creativity. It means treating your talent like a service—and yourself like a professional.

What this actually involves:

• Consistent auditioning (even when you don’t feel like it)
• Tracking auditions, callbacks, and bookings
• Learning about pricing, usage, and contracts
• Creating demos with intention
• Marketing yourself on purpose
• Thinking long-term, not “overnight success”

A business mindset asks:

• Where is my time going?
• What’s working?
• What’s not?
• How can I improve my booking ratio?

It’s not glamorous—but it is empowering.

The Biggest Difference? Intention.

Here’s the truth most people don’t say out loud:

Fun voiceover = expression
Business voiceover = responsibility

Neither is better than the other—but mixing them without clarity causes chaos.

When voiceover is a business:

• You show up even on uninspired days
• You learn from rejection instead of taking it personally
• You measure progress in consistency, not just bookings
• You invest in growth strategically, not impulsively

You Can Switch Lanes (Or Drive Both)

This isn’t a one-way road.

You can:

• Start with fun and move into business
• Step back into “just for fun” when life gets heavy
• Run a business and keep passion projects just for joy

The key is honesty.

Ask yourself:

• Do I want income from this?
• Am I willing to treat this like work?
• Am I okay if this stays a creative outlet only?

Your answer can change—and that’s okay.

Final Thoughts

Voiceover doesn’t owe you money.
But if you want money from voiceover, it does require structure, consistency, and accountability.

There’s no wrong way to do voiceover—only misaligned expectations.

So choose your lane.
Or build your own road.
Just don’t beat yourself up for not knowing which one you’re on yet.

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In the world of voiceover, having a great voice is only part of the equation. What truly sets you apart is your ability to bring characters to life — not just the ones written for you, but the ones you create yourself. Whether you’re breaking into animation, gaming, audiobooks, or comedy skits, character creation is a game-changer.

Here’s why creating your own characters is one of the most important skills a voice actor can develop:

1. It Showcases Your Range

When you create your own characters, you’re no longer limited to casting calls or typecasting. You get to explore:

• Different vocal tones and accents
• Unique personality traits
• Specific physical quirks (think: the way a pirate limps AND lisps)

This shows potential clients or casting directors what you’re capable of beyond your demo reel.

2. It Sharpens Your Acting Skills

Every great voice actor is also a great actor. Creating a character means building their backstory, motivations, fears, and desires. Even if you’re voicing a talking banana with anxiety issues, giving it depth makes it believable and memorable.

This kind of work strengthens your instincts, emotional delivery, and spontaneity — all crucial for auditions and bookings.

3. It Fuels Original Content

Original characters are goldmines for content creators.

• Want to stand out on TikTok or YouTube?
• Need fresh material for your podcast or live show?

Your own quirky detective, alien barista, or overworked fairy godparent can become a recurring favorite. Comedy, drama, horror — your characters can drive entire storylines.

4. It Builds Your Brand

The entertainment industry thrives on originality. If you’ve got a few signature characters, they can become part of your personal brand. Think of them like mascots:

• They make you more recognizable
• They help audiences connect with your work
• They give people a reason to come back for more

If someone says, “You’re the one who does that gremlin who loves snacks,” you’re already halfway to being remembered — and hired.

5. It Gives You Control

Waiting for auditions can be frustrating. But when you create your own characters, you’re not waiting — you’re building. You can:

• Make your own sketches
• Animate your own shorts
• Record character monologues for your reel
• Sell or pitch them to shows, games, or production studios

It’s empowering. It’s proactive. It’s how you turn “aspiring” into “working.”

Final Thoughts: Let Your Imagination Be Your Casting Director

Creating your own characters means you’re never boxed in. You can be a dragon one day, a cranky grandmother the next, and a toaster with commitment issues by Friday.

In a competitive industry, originality is your superpower. So dream big, go weird, get wild — and give your characters a voice only you can bring to life.

Need help developing characters?
Start small. Give a voice to your pet, your coffee mug, or that weird neighbor you only see at midnight. Then grow from there. The more you play, the stronger your voiceover muscle becomes.

Happy creating — and keep talking to yourself (it’s called practice)!

Written by Kristine Knowlton – actor, voice artist, and lover of oddball characters with heart.

Thank you everyone for such an amazing year! I’ve gotten to reconnect with people and meet a whole bunch more on the way. Thank you for all the opportunities on stage, screen, comedy, music and more!

Here’s a list of all the amazing things that I got to be apart of and cannot wait until 2025!

2024 Schedule Recap
12/30 Kat Box Comedy
12/27 Kat Box Comedy
12/26 Dark Side of the Zoom
12/22 Corporate Gig Kentucky 
12/21 Thankmas
12/20 Kat Box Comedy
12/20 Drunken Orb’s Open Mic
12/19 Dark Side of the Zoom
12/18 ChatN Out
12/16 Kat Box Comedy 
12/15 Plauzzable Comedy Contest Finals
12/15 A Christmas Carol Radio Show Holmdel Theatre Company
12/14 A Christmas Carol Radio Show Holmdel Theatre Company
12/14 A Very Merry Sketch In, Sketch Out Christmas
12/11 The Uncrustables Show
12/06 Kat Box Comedy
12/05 Dark Side of the Zoom
12/04 Tom Myers vs. the Rest of the Zoom Comedians
12/02 Kat Box Comedy
11/29 Kat Box Comedy
11/28 Dark Side of the Zoom
11/27 Tom Myers vs. the Rest of the Zoom Comedians
11/26 Kat Box Comedy
11/26 The Killer Mic
11/25 Kat Box Comedy
11/22 Kat Box Comedy
11/21 Dark Side of the Zoom
11/20 Tom Myers vs. the Rest of the Zoom Comedians
11/18 Kat Box Comedy
11/15 Kat Box Comedy 
11/14 Dark Side of the Zoom
11/13 Tom Myers vs The Rest of the Zoom Comics
11/13 The Uncrustables Show
11/08 Kat Box Comedy 
11/07 Dark Side of the Zoom
11/05 Kat Box Comedy 
11/04 Kat Box Comedy 
11/01 Kat Box Comedy 
11/01 Drunk Orb’s Open Mic (DOOM)
10/31 Dark Side of the Zoom – Winner Best Costume 
10/30 Kat Box Comedy 
10/28 Kat Box Comedy 
10/25 Kat Box Comedy 
10/24 Dark Side of the Zoom
10/23 Kat Box Comedy 
10/21 Kat Box Comedy 
10/19 Improv Murder Mystery – End of the Road Theater
10/13 KO Comedy – Twitch
10/14 Bombing Run Halloween Show DBTv – Winner!
10/12 Improv Murder Mystery – End of the Road Theater
10/10 Tom Myers vs The Rest of the Zoom Comics
10/10 Dark Side of the Zoom
10/09 The Uncrustables Show
10/03 Dark Side of the Zoom – Host
09/22 Romeo and Juliet – Perkins Center for the Arts
09/21 Romeo and Juliet – Perkins Center for the Arts
09/20 Romeo and Juliet – Perkins Center for the Arts
09/19 Romeo and Juliet – Perkins Center for the Arts
09/15 Romeo and Juliet – Perkins Center for the Arts
09/14 Romeo and Juliet – Perkins Center for the Arts
09/13 Romeo and Juliet – Perkins Center for the Arts
09/12 Romeo and Juliet – Perkins Center for the Arts
07/24 Kat Box Comedy hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
07/22 Kat Box Comedy hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
07/12 Kat Box Comedy hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
07/12 Drunken Orb’s Open Mic (DOOM)
07/10 Kat Box Comedy hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
07/09 The Thursday Show
07/09 Dark Side of the Zoom
07/10 Uncrustables with Kelly and Desiree
07/08 Kat Box Comedy hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
07/05 Kat Box Comedy hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
07/03 Kat Box Comedy hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
07/01 Kat Box Comedy hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
06/29 Kat Box Comedy hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
06/29 Drunken Orb’s Open Mic
06/28 Dark Side of the Zoom w/ A-A-Ron
06/27 Kat Box Comedy hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
06/24 Game On hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
06/24 Orb’s “Kids” Comedy Contest
06/24 Live from the Asylum 100th Episode
06/22 The Misfits Podcast
06/21 Kat Box Comedy hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
06/16 KO Comedy hosted by Casey McNeal
06/15 End of the Road Players Improv Show
06/09 New Jersey Renaissance Faire https://njrenfaire.com
06/08 New Jersey Renaissance Faire https://njrenfaire.com
06/02 New Jersey Renaissance Faire https://njrenfaire.com
06/01 New Jersey Renaissance Faire https://njrenfaire.com
05/26 New Jersey Renaissance Faire https://njrenfaire.com
05/25 New Jersey Renaissance Faire https://njrenfaire.com
05/19 New Jersey Renaissance Faire https://njrenfaire.com
05/18 New Jersey Renaissance Faire https://njrenfaire.com
04/23 Improv at The Studio – Teaching/Host – Postponed
04/21 T.D.O.Birthday.I.S.of.E.Proportions.Z.Edition
04/21 Smithville Renaissance Faire
04/20 420 Kat Box Comedy https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
04/20 Smithville Renaissance Faire
04/16 Improv at The Studio – Teaching/Host – Postponed
04/13 End of the Road Players Improv Show https://www.simpletix.com/e/improv-night-tickets-161936
04/12 Jackbox Games hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
04/12 Drunken Orb’s Open Mic hosted by Orb 
04/11 Dark Side of the Zoom w/ A-A-Ron
04/10 Kit Kat Show hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
04/10 Uncrustables Show 
04/09 Improv at The Studio – Teaching/Host – Postponed
04/08 Pinball & Balls hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
04/05 Jackbox Games hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
04/05 Drunken Orb’s Open Mic hosted by Orb 
04/04 Dark Side of the Zoom w/ A-A-Ron
04/03 Hump Day Chaos hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
04/02 Pink Flamingo Comedy
04/02 Improv at The Studio – Teaching/Host – Postponed
04/01 Pinball & Balls hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
03/29 End of the Road Theatre Cape May
03/29 Jackbox Games hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
03/27 Hump Day Chaos hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
03/25 Pinball & Balls hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
03/22 End of the Road Players Improv Show – Preview Night
03/22 Cartoons & Games hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
03/21 Dark Side of the Zoom w/ A-A-Ron
03/20 Hump Day Chaos by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
03/18 Pinball & Balls hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
03/15 Cartoons & Games hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
03/16 Dark Side of the Zoom w/ A-A-Ron
03/13 Hump Day Chaos hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
03/13 Pink Flamingo Comedy Monthly Show hosted by Michelle Durante https://plauzzable.com/
03/11 Pinball & Balls hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
03/08 Cartoons & Games hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
03/07 Dark Side of the Zoom w/ A-A-Ron
03/06 Uncrustables – Co-Host w/ Desiree Walsh
03/06 Wheel of Katnip hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
03/05 Pinball & Balls hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
03/02 Dat Phan & Friends
03/01 Cartoons & Games hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
02/29 Dark Side of the Zoom w/ A-A-Ron
02/28 Hump Day Chaos hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
02/26 Pinball & Balls hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
02/25 Nerd Fest Swedesboro 
02/22 End of the Road Theatre Cape May
02/21 Hump Day Chaos hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
02/19 The Pack Theatre Cyber Jam Improv
02/19 Pinball & Balls hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
02/16 Cartoons and Games w/ Friends hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
02/15 Dark Side of the Zoom w/ A-A-Ron
02/14 Dat Phan & Friends
02/14 The Uncrustables Show 
02/14 Hump Day Chaos hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
02/13 Pink Flamingo Comedy
02/12 Pinball & Balls hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
02/12 Bombing Run DBtv w/ A-A-Ron Musical Show Taping
02/10 End of the Road Players Improv Show https://endoftheroadtheater.com/the-stage/
02/09 Cartoons and Games w/ Friends hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
02/08 Dark Side of the Zoom w/ A-A-Ron
02/07 Hump Day Chaos hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
02/06 Pink Flamingo Comedy 
02/05 Game On hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
02/02 Cartoons and Games w/ Friends hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
02/01 Dark Side of the Zoom w/ A-A-Ron
01/31 Variety Hour hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
01/29 Game On hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
01/28 Best of SF Stand-Up
01/28 Plauzzable January Comedy Contest – Winner!!!!
01/26 Cartoons and Games hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
01/25 Dark Side of the Zoom w/ A-A-Ron
01/24 Orb’s Wacky World https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
01/22 Game On hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
01/19 RiggTrax the Gane hosted by Kristine Knowlton https://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy
01/18 Dark Side of the Zoom is w/ A-A-Ron
01/13 Wild-Con
01/10 The Uncrustables Show
01/09 Trivia Night https://twitch.tv/soniclassriott1025/
01/04 Dark Side of the Zoom w/ A-A-Ron

I’m so excited to be performing again in the Turnpike Comedy Festival Friday October 27th at the Comedy Diner in Newark, NJ!!!

Check out the amazing lineup that night:

Festival Show 2 – Friday Oct 27th, 2023
Alan Piket
Ryan Curtiss
Darin Joseph
Kristine Knowlton
Nate Lander
Bill Whale
Alex Kim
Hunter Lloyd

Message me for ticket link or check out the Turnpike Comedy Festival on Eventbrite!
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September 23rd – The Enchanted Forest at the Sparta NJ Renaissance Festival 

September 24th – The Enchanted Forest at the Sparta NJ Renaissance Festival 

September 30th – FanCon at the Vineland Public Library 11pm-4pm 

October 6th – Phantoms of the Physick Estate: The Dearly Departed in Cape May 7PM & 8:30PM

October 7th – Phantoms of the Physick Estate: The Dearly Departed in Cape May 7PM & 8:30PM

October 13th – Phantoms of the Physick Estate: The Dearly Departed in Cape May 7PM & 8:30PM

Turnpike Comedy Festival – TBA 

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This week at Kat Box Comedy 

Mon 09/04 Game On 10PM EST

Tues 09/05 ‘Toons & Games 8PM EST

Wed 09/06  Variety Hour 8PM EST

http://twitch.tv/katboxcomedy

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This week at Kat Box Comedy

Mon 08/28 Game On 10PM EST
Wed 08/30 No Stream
Fri 09/01 Orb’s Wacky World & Games 9PM EST

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This week at Kat Box Comedy

Mon 08/21 Game On 10PM EST
Tues 08/22 Orb’s Wacky World
Wed 08/23 Camp South Sound Improv 8PM EST
Fri 08/25 Kat Box Graffiti Cartoons & Games 9PM EST

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