Casting Call - Audio Drama
Submission details
Submit your three best takes of each line in AAABBBCCC format. If you’ve read it you are free to exchange or include a favorite line from the story.
You may audition for multiple characters but please submit an MP3 or WAV file per character, and name it accordingly: CharacterName_YourScreenName.mp3
Season 1 Audition Deadline: September 30, 2024
Season 2 Audition Deadline: TBD
Season 1
Adult Feminine
Aliya
Aliya is a Siren and the main character of the first part of the story. She comes off as spunky and cheerful but also has a side to her that's cold and calculated. She's very knowledgeable about the world. Over the course of the story she begins to find her passion for singing again so if you can sing it's a plus but not 100% necessary. If you want to share a bit of singing feel free to add it to your submission.
A: (cheerful) Thanks a ton for the heals! Maybe I'll see you around!
B: (Serious and warning) An Aurora Rune is dangerous outside of the Leylines. One of that size, if used wrong, could destroy a half the continent. You can’t damage or cut them or they will become unstable and explode!
C: (Bitter) He not only sold out my friends at Blacksong but he turned on the Empire! What’s stopping him from turning on us?!
Season 2
Adult Masculine
Emperor Artorius Pastoria
As Artorius is the Emperor of the Pastoria Empire he had an air of nobility around him. He genuinely cares about his people and Spirits. He is pained by the war among spirits that is centered in his lands, only wishing to provide as much aid as he can to those in need. As his focus tends to lie on that certain matters tend to get overlooked by him. He relies on his son and daughter to keep the matters of state he overlooks in order.
A: (cheerful) Claudia, I’m glad to see you are well. I was concerned after hearing what occurred last night.
B: (thoughtful) Why would they target Emrys? Your work has done nothing but benefit the Empire. You’ve improved the livelihood of our people.
C: Claudia, I know you have your hands full, but would you see to it he’s safely transported there and the tower is well guarded to prevent any further attempts.
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Adult Masculine
Zephyr
Zephyr is a rather protective older brother to even those who aren’t his siblings. He favors drinking in good company and certainly can’t say no to a bet. While he can be a bit temperamental at times, when it comes down to it he knows when to keep a level head.
A: (surprised) Aliya?! What are you doing here with him? I do not approve!
B: He does have a point though, (a bit salty but teasing) He’s pretty good at running and hiding. He’s been dodging me for about a year now.
C: You have a good eye, little man, I lost my wings a long time ago and not every Wind Spirit can levitate like this one. Windy Step is the closest I get to flying these days.
Adult Masculine
Sigmis
Sigmis is a calm and composed individual. There’s an air of elegance to him in the way he moves with the least amount of wasted energy. He very rarely loses composure except for two particular individuals in which hatred and rage consume him and it’s nearly impossible to stop him if he lets loose.
A: (regretful) I let my ire for my betrayer blind me. I dared to attack those who set me free! I wasn’t aware there was a being alive that could out match Alcor’s binding magic artes…
B: (bitter) I suspect Alcor thought to take my place. He always sought power. He was so young at the time I don’t think he knew that simply defeating a Celestial does not make you one.
C: (cheerful) Undoubtedly, it is one of the few forms of entertainment I can truly enjoy after all. Music in any age is timeless, it can tell a story or simply just touch your heart with a melody.
Adult Feminine
Erissa
Erissa is a sweet and spunky architect. She's passionate about her work and the desire to inspire others.
A: (excited) You two actually helped me out greatly I hope you know! The new belfry is supposed to have a unique mechanism inside instead of just bells. It’s functionally similar to a piano but rather a keyboard.
B: (whining) Avis! You never told me you knew who it was! You know I wanted to know!
C: (bittersweet) My Father used to be a part of an Imperial Research team that was looking into that technology. He left it behind a few years ago but never said why.
Adult Feminine
Avis
Avis is a Wind Spirit who rarely expresses her emotions even around those she’s close to she rarely cracks. She’s very observant to her surroundings and protective of the town and its people.
Her usual tone is very monotonous and soft.
A: (confirming) It was him. (casual) Forgive me for eavesdropping, an unfortunate habit of mine. I brought your drinks.
B: (soft) I’m sorry, he wanted me to keep it a secret from humans when I found him that night, (sigh, pause) You’re Zephyr, right? You are just like he described.
C: (casual) Oh, yes, I overheard him speaking with his sister on their way out of town.
Adult Gender Neutral/Feminine
Mama Mona
Mama Mona is a burly gruff woman who runs a tavern in Lambertine. She’s kind to those who are respectful but mess with Mama Mona or her “family” and she’ll mess you up.
A: (amused but skeptical) You sure about that?
B: (confirmation) Alright then, consider it done.
Adult Feminine
Atria
A young sweet knight of the Empire, ignorant to the dark goings on of the higher ups. She's caring and tries her best to offer help and inspiration where she goes.
A: (cheerful curious) A Water Fae? What are you doing out so late? Patroling like me?
B: (sweet) You can join me if you’d like! I was the odd knight out tonight so I got the lone patrol and it’s been kind of boring.
C: (cheerful) Don’t look so dour. You are doing your best, right? That’s all you need! So go out there and win! (giggle) That’s what my Captain would always say. I used to sweat all the little stuff during missions and that would help snap me out of it.
Adult Masculine
Captain Caldus
A knight with a commanding presence but he's so focused on station and rank that he's more likely to divert his duties to another if he thinks there's a chance of failure.
A: (Serious) Forgive us, Fire Celestial, but these two are treasonous criminals of the Empire.
B: No, watch where they go and send the asset after them. The Princess and Head Researcher won’t want us to return empty handed Celestial or not. They’ll demote us on the spot if we fail but if the asset fails it’s not on us it’s on them.
Adult Masculine
Blacksmith
A blacksmith that tends to work on the later side. He's pretty sharp, knows his craft even at a glance. He's been affected by the war just as anyone else in Lambertine so tends to get a little warry of anything in that regard.
A: (tense but curious) What do you want, kid? It’s a bit late for business.
B: (impressed) That’s a fine sword you have, kid, You wouldn’t want to part with it for some coin, would you?
C: (Bitter) Earth Spirit, huh? You aren’t one of those weirdos who sympathize with them are you?