Does it matter?

[Ellonia]

As most of you know, a few months ago I said goodbye to the VAA - temporarily, of course. Unfortunately, this also forced me to say goodbye to many radio plays that I was in, not only angering my producers, but further forcing them to find replacements, providing they didn't already have them. In that post, I said that I'd return when I got my act together.

At this point, I feel comfortable returning, confident I can prevent the problems that happened last time from recurring.

Seems all well and good, no? But, here's the problem: considering the fashion in which I left, as I said, it left people with quite the negative impression. Normally, I'd just do my own thing without any regard to the thoughts of others - but in this case, it could cost me rolls. After all, if no one wants me, they aren't going to cast me, and there's no point in me returning. Of course I'm exaggerating a tad, but you understand my point.

So, my question is: considering these kinds of circumstances, how much do the opinions of others matter?

And, for those who actually wish to contribute, this question isn't solely restricted to my problem - feel free to expand it as you see fit, although advice is gladly welcomed =^^.=

[Matt Alan]

u.u Get your ass back to audditioning, and prove you can get your lines in. If not, I'll kick your ass. Cus you royally pissed me off over a certain production (you know which one.) But honestly, you were the best voice for the role. And I'm a huge fan of your voice. If you have your act together, for real, I'm glad.

Now, lets work on something together. XD

[lirifox]

I think your skill and dedication are MUCH more important than the opinions of others. Who gives?

[Byron]

I think you reap what you sow.

I don't know how you left, but if you're seriously coming back and seriously willing to make right for whatever you did or said, follow Matt's advice -- don't just say it, show it.

[sparf]

I'm not a major producer or anything...I'm mostly just on the acting side of things. But I'm always willing to give people the benefit of the doubt. So if I do things, you're more than welcome to audition for them. ^_^

[Azure]

If you're very worried start with small parts and work your way back up.

[Fiona C]

So long as you know how to noise reduce, and don't blow in to the mic too often, I'd be happy to have you in one of my productions. <3

WB, by the way. :)

[Nicolas]

Not that I know you or anything but I'd say you handled things right. I've had VAs vanish from productions without saying anything.
The fact you actually told people you were going away is proof you're worth using when you come back.
The number of people that just dissapear....

[ClymAngus]

If you're very worried start with small parts and work your way back up.

Ellonia

A wise idea. Look at it this way at least you told everyone that's got to count for something, it's not as if you just dropped off the world (like certain producers I could mention, but that's just catty) That said it's not good for your rep to do it repeatedly. It's a time management thing, parts have a habit of escolating and multiply that up and you can quite easily bite off more than you can chew.

I have a part for you, "One job. One day's work. Very dangerous. I don't expect all of you to live,"

interested?

Hint: D.T.S.C.F.Y. D!
Go on. You know you want to.......

[Noa]

I'm going to go with the popular trend here... put yourself out there and get auditioning, and you're bound to get roles, no matter what your reputation. Just show people that you have an interest and are responsible... that counts for a lot, in my opinion. I know I'd be happy to receive auditions from you once I get my production up and running again.