Yagami: A Parody Musical (Death Note/Hamilton Parody) *Replacement Roles Final Roles to Fill*
Project Overview
This is a re-listed Casting Call being made to fill the final roles needed for the project, as well as a few replacements. Feel free to message or comment for any questions you may have.
Hey everyone. I'm the co-creator and writer of the content from the YouTube channel "Fan Abridged" where we wish to share the enjoyment given to the world by the creators of various "Abridged Series" of our favorite anime. We need singers for a cross-over/parody of the musical Hamilton with the anime Death Note, written as a sort of audio drama series, though it may be animated or have animatics drawn for it at some point. Whether it be ensemble, or as main cast, we need voices. If you audition for "Yagami" as we are calling the project, you may also consider that an audition for ensemble for some other projects we have if you wish to be a part of that as well. Below is a list for who we need cast for "Yagami" as well as the song, or role from a song, from "Hamilton" we'd recommend auditioning with for said character. Feel free to either audition with the full song, or a portion of it, although the full song would potentially show us your vocal range. We're also giving a basic description of each character for those unfamiliar with the anime.
We've got a full track list, as well as a full script, or at least a bare bones script to connect the songs. The script has been written with the thought of those participating, or just listening, are familiar with the story of Death Note, and therefore, the story can seem a bit rushed between songs. The final production will also have original instrumentals, as well as animatic storyboards for visuals.
When recording, please ensure minimal background noise. XLR mics are preferred, but you will not be disregarded for having USB. The main thing is that we wish to avoid any clashing audio for the final project, and the current cast have mics of good quality. If accepted, let it be known that there has been, and will continue to be, additional content connected to, but not exactly related to this project. For example, the channel has hosted a bit of a podcast series dubbed the "KiraCast" which is often members of the crew just hanging out and having fun. Additionally, we have made some short skits and songs with the DN characters, unrelated to Hamilton, and have plenty more planned. You may be asked to participate in any of these additional things while the animatics and instrumentals are being produced.
If you’d like to hear the rough demos for the track list, here’s a playlist on YouTube with them all:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNy0K1WCiW6lZjfTkgwDz6lptxIet0r_u
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The ensemble will be, in a sense, taking the place of the Gothic choir that is often heard in the background of many scenes through the original Death Note
Anime. The ensemble is here to fill in the details the characters don't necessarily give us themselves, as well as emphasize the feelings of the main cast.
Sing a sample of the Ensemble section of the Hamilton song “Alexander Hamilton.”
Mid-late teen male, one of the two successors to L. Out spoken, easily irritable and agitated, and wishes to beat his "foe" Near, in every aspect, and will go to extreme lengths to solve the Kira case before Near.
Sing a sample of the Hamilton song, “Washington On Your Side,” but try to to include the section including
”I'm in the cabinet, I am complicit and watching and grabbing the power and kiss it
If Washington isn't gon' listen to disciplined dissidents
This is the difference, this kid is out!”As we would like to ensure this role can keep the speedy delivery of this section.
A crazed fan who stalks Misa, until the Shinigami Gelus kills them to save Misa. Looking for a sort of crazed, "Yandere" type of voice for the spoken lines they have.
See “Ensemble” audition line
“Too late Misa! I only wanted to love you, but you turned me away! And if I can’t have you, no one can!”
FBI Agent who tailed Light during the Kira investigation. Only has one stand out singing line. Is part of the Ensemble otherwise.
NOTE: THE ACTOR CHOSEN FOR THIS ROLE MAY BE ASKED TO DUAL READ FOR ANOTHER CHARACTER
See “Ensemble” audition line.
A third shinigami who comes to the living world. The true owner of Light's original Death Note. The closer to the English Dub voice for speaking, the better. Will mostly be in ensemble for singing. Singing voice should be more natural, not necessarily a "character voice"
See “Ensemble” audition line.
Referring to taking his Death Note back to the Shinigami world:
"Thanks. I’ll be happy to take it back with me. And for what it’s worth kid, I’m sorry about your father."
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