Meet Ginger Sue

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Ginger Sue. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Ginger below.

Ginger , thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?

In an industry that is, by nature, full of rejection, it is often a great challenge to not feel defeated or give up. There have been plenty of times where I have felt utterly discouraged. I auditioned for something I really wanted, but wasn’t chosen, or I applied to get onto a roster and wasn’t selected, or I *almost* got to work with a dream studio, but it just didn’t pan out. I think we all set this incredibly high bar in our minds of what we have to achieve to be “successful”, and we spend so much time looking at this imaginary goal, that we are oblivious to all the amazing things we’ve already done. It’s like someone so focused on those who are on the step in front of them on the staircase of achievement, that they don’t even look at the step they are standing on, and have no idea that on the steps behind them are those looking up with admiration at your step.

I think what helped me the most, was to stop focusing on the big things I *haven’t* done yet, and stop looking with envy at the games, anime series, and characters that I wish I could be a part of, and look past voice acting all together. When I take a step away from my job and my passion, and I remember what is truly important in my life — my family, my deeply held religious beliefs, my faith family and friends, I find peace. I remember that ultimately, it doesn’t really matter what I achieve in my career. Yes, its my passion and I want to pursue it to the fullest extent of my abilities, but it isn’t what matters most in the world. And once that pressure and stress is taken off my shoulders, I have alot more freedom to be successful.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

My name is Ginger Sue and I am a voice actor. I discovered acting in college and immediately knew I had found my calling. I joined the school’s theater troupe and enjoyed performing in Murder Mystery Dinner Theaters and end of the year full play productions. While in college, I would watch videos of the princesses at Disney world performing and thought, “I want to do that.” So I set out to figure out how to make it a reality.

After college, I worked for three years at Walt Disney World, portraying iconic princesses and characters in shows, parades, and meet and greets. It truly was the most magical time of my life. I loved getting to step into the world of each character and bring them to life for all the kids I met. I enjoyed the challenge of improvisation and quickly thinking on my feet to make magical memories for each family.

After getting married and moving to Louisiana, I became a school teacher, though my heart still yearned for acting. Unfortunately, due to health problems at the time, I could no longer perform on stage. But one night while watching anime with my husband, he pointed to the screen and said, “I bet you could do that.” I laughed. That goal seemed impossibly high. But then it dawned on me — voice acting! You don’t have to be physically able to jump around on a stage, you can act with your voice! A light bulb went off then that is still burning bright today.

I began pursuing voice acting training and discovered my true passion. Eight years later and I have had the honor of voicing in incredible video games like Genshin Impact, Fantasian Neo Dimension, Strinova, Naraka Bladepoint, and My Time at Sandrock. I continue to grow and improve and have made so many amazing friends along the way. I look forward to stretching my branches into more corners of the industry — more commercials, more promos, and yes — anime!

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Three skills that are incredibly important in finding success in voice acting are:

1. Be eager to learn and take feedback well. Find a good coach, classes, and workshops. Learn and grow through repeated practice and experience.

2. Learn your technology! This was a real hurdle for me. I am in no way tech savvy. I had a lot of trouble learning how to use my editing software and how to make my files sound good. Take the time to do your research, learn how to use your software, and invest in plug ins that will make your life so much easier. Also, take the time to make your recording space as good as you can get it. It will do ALOT for the quality of your final audio.

3. Learn how to network. You can be one of the most talented people out there, but if no one knows who you are, you will miss out on alot of opportunities. I have had many jobs come my way because of direct referrals or someone vouching for me. Get out there and meet people! Take workshops and get to know your classmates. Show instructors your skills – they may remember you for future casting opportunities.

Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?

Being able to talk with my voice acting peers who have more experience in the industry has been invaluable. I can ask them questions and ask for advice that I won’t be able to find anywhere else. In my experience, the voice acting industry, as a whole, has been so encouraging. There has been so much love and support shown towards newer actors and the climate is very focused on building people up, which has been amazing. This is another big reason why its so important to network. Most of the people that I have really built relationships with, I have met through jobs we have worked together. We are all cast in the same video game, etc, and get to know each other that way. Whenever I have a tech question I can’t figure out, I know I can ask Mike. If I have a question about agencies, I know I can ask Laura, if I have a performance question, I know I can ask Erin. My colleagues give me support and understand what I’m going through in a way only another performer can. And that has helped me SO much!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.gingersuevo.com
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginger-sue/
• Twitter: https://x.com/ginger_vo

Image Credits

Punishing Gray Raven – Kuro Games

Genshin Impact – miHoYo

Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat – Nebula Joy/ Capcom

Naraka Bladepoint – 24 Entertainment

Strinova – iDreamSky

Fantasian Neo Dimension – Square Enix

My Time at Sandrock – Pathea Games

Realm of Ink – Leap Studio