What Toy Story 5 Teaches Us About Voice Acting — and Why You Should Start Training in Glasgow
With Disney-Pixar officially confirming Toy Story 5, the buzz is electric. Fans are already dissecting the first trailer teasers and speculating where Woody, Buzz, and Bo Peep might go next. But beyond the nostalgia, there’s something important for actors to notice:
🎙️ Voice acting is no longer a niche skill — it’s one of the most in-demand art forms in the industry.
And the Toy Story franchise is a masterclass in how great acting transcends the screen — even when your character is made of plastic.
🎬 Why Toy Story 5 Is More Than a Sequel
When the Toy Story 5 trailer dropped, audiences weren’t just excited to see familiar faces — they were captivated by the performances. Tom Hanks (Woody) and Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear) have been voicing these characters for nearly 30 years, yet every film still feels fresh.
That’s because voice acting isn’t about “doing a funny voice.”
It’s about truth, connection, and emotion — the same core principles taught in professional acting training.
🎭 Three Voice-Acting Lessons from the Toy Story Cast
1. Authenticity Lives in the Voice
When you can’t rely on facial expressions or body language, everything rests in tone, timing, and rhythm.
👉 Every sigh, every laugh, every breath counts.
That’s why voice acting sharpens your emotional precision — a skill every great performer needs, whether on stage or screen.
2. Listen and React
The chemistry between Hanks and Allen didn’t come from recording lines in isolation; it came from reacting to one another.
Voice acting teaches the same thing good scene work does: acting is listening.
3. Imagination Is Your Scene Partner
Animation starts in an empty booth. Actors must imagine their world into existence.
Developing that imaginative muscle — through physical work, improvisation, and voice training — is vital for every performer, not just voice actors.
🎤 How to Train Like a Pixar Pro — in Glasgow
Voice acting and screen acting share the same foundation: truthful expression. If you’re serious about building that craft, you don’t need to move to LA — you can start right here in Scotland.
At Southside Performance Studio, our acting classes Glasgow focus on:
Scene study and emotional connection
Voice and movement training for stage, screen, and mic
Character work that builds imagination and range
Confidence on camera and in the recording booth
🎙️ Whether you dream of animation, drama, or voice-over, we’ll help you build the tools Pixar actors use every day.
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🌟 Final Thought
Toy Story 5 isn’t just a return to childhood — it’s a reminder that acting, at its heart, is about truth, empathy, and imagination.
The same tools that make Woody and Buzz come alive can make your performances unforgettable, too.
Start training today, build your voice, and find your story.
Because in acting — as Woody says — you’ve got a friend in truth.
👉 Join Southside Performance Studio’s acting classes in Glasgow