A Cold And Heartless Lullaby PAID (Sci-fi Audiobook) Round 3

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Mon, Sep 07, 2020 5:55PM PDT

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Sat, Oct 31, 2020 12:00AM PDT

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A human soul and a mechanical body were never meant to be combined, but he was desperate. Through ash and storm, he preserved, his body barely holding together. Even as the world collapsed around him he never left his post. If he waited long enough, he could be there when she woke up.

Read the Book: https://www.wattpad.com/833274917-a-cold-and-heartless-lullaby-chapter-1-awakening

Hello! Welcome to the casting call for A Cold and Heartless Lullaby. We have seen incredible talent come from this site, so we are eager to see how this turns out! Here is a list of rules to aid you in your audition process.

Rules

1. Every Audition must have clear, isolated audio. That means no background sound, no plosives, and no peaks.

2. You will be expected to act. Every part contains a believable, grounded, and emotional character. We will be looking for people who can make the lines feel natural, and bring the character to life. If your audition gives us chills when the lines get emotional, you've done well.

3. Communication is important. If we can never get ahold of you, then it becomes very difficult to work together.

4. Have fun with your audition! Even if you don't think you will be selected, give us your best! You never know!

5. Please include another way of contacting you with your audition (Like your Discord). CCC's messaging system is very glitchy.

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-The book will contain sound design, ambience, and music on top of the narration.

-We intend to hold live recording sessions so that we can direct you, but if our schedules cannot match, you may do it on your own time.

-Payment will come through Paypal, please have this set up so that we can give you money!

-Word counts and rates are not final, as the book is currently being edited.

-There will be no casting until after the deadline.

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Hello, all! Work on the full audiobook for A Cold And Heartless Lullaby is going well. We have almost completed recording the dialogue and soon various extras will be needed. If you would like to be considered for a small unpaid cameo role, please respond to this post with a demo reel. Most extras have only one or two lines. In other news I have released an audio version of my latest short story on my website. It is a great example of what the final audiobook will sound like. Here is a youtube link for those interested! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK9BQrdeUg8

Project Roles: Beatrix Cheat Kia Kia (Singing voice) Roman Aaron's Mother High Reverant Reverant Extras Guard Extras Doctor Extras

Voice Actor

Beatrix

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Beatrix has not always been the shoulder to cry on. She used to be adventurous and wild, but when she had a child that all changed. She is wise beyond her years and is always willing to lend out advice. her personality is vibrant and loud. When she finds a joke funny, everyone in the room will know. She loves good company and a good drink, but not too much drink... She has left that behind. She is getting too old for that anyway! She could talk forever, but she loves to listen. She gives the best hugs.

As for the voice, it's deeper, cool, slick, and dripping with personality. Like that waitress at that little diner down south, the family-owned one that has been around for generations. You know the place. "What can I get ya' honey?" she says. Maybe with less of a southern accent but hopefully you get the point.

~800 Words

(Casual Conversation)
“Mmmhmm, you have changed Graham. Being a parent really does that to you. All of sudden you have to be all responsible and right-minded.”
(Cracking a joke)
“You have no idea! I could have sworn my sweet boy had been abducted and replaced with a sassier look alike.”
(A good hearty laugh)
*Laughs* “You could say that couldn’t you!”
(More serious)
“Well, the last thing you should do is be overprotective. When they become teenagers they start to feel the need to be more independent, so give them some space. Let them get out all their mistakes before they become adults. From what I’ve seen, a cornered cat will often lash out.”
"She can’t love it if it's not her choice. I myself often forgot how intertwined love and choice is, so don’t you either.”
“Do you trust her?”
(60 years older, on verge of tears)
“Oh Graham, a parent should never have to outlive their child. It just isn’t right.”
"Graham I don’t know why you ever came to me for advice. I was the worst mother to ever live… Promise me this Graham, you will wait for Kia to wake up and when she does you will love her like every day is her last.”

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Cheat

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Cheat is an enigma. To those that don't know her, she looks like she might be insane. She's cracked, but she likes it that way. Even while probably being a head shorter than everyone in the room, she still intimidates everyone. She demands attention at any cost, fear for a little extra. Once a perfect child, now a psycho criminal she will accomplish anything she sets out to do. It's impossible to tell what she is thinking at any point and if you cross her... well... It's best not to think about it.

Her voice is slightly fried from all the smoking she does, but don't let it take over, just let it supplement your voice. She is effortlessly cool and although she is excitable and childish, she is hardly feminine in the way she talks. There should be a dark edge to her lines, like years of trauma and conflict are brimming underneath her cool and confident exterior.

~400 Words

(In casual conversation)
“I’m still figuring that out… Do you think you could fit inside an andron? You are obscenely skinny right?”
(Excitedly)
“Holy Gods of Waylight break! Scam, Did that andron just speak?”
(Purposefully overdramatic)
“Well, I guess he doesn’t care about unimaginable wealth, *Dramatic sigh* Oh well… I guess we will have to kick him till he falls to pieces and use his parts for scrap. Drop him Brute.”
(overconfidently agreeing)
“Yeah, I’m the best.”
(Interrupting)
“NOPE! Sorry pal but I have to warn you, we don’t use real names around here. The circle of trust only goes so deep.”
*Slightly manic laughter*
“I like this guy! He asks the right questions, let me paint you a picture. Imagine never moving another muscle again for the rest of your life because you have hired servants to do it for you. That’s one servant for every muscle, and there is like a million of those!”

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Kia

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Role assigned to: SnickerdoodleSara

Kia is a clever child, perhaps more than her peers would have been. If she ever had a chance to have peers that is. She wakes into a desolate world, confused, disoriented, and afraid. She doesn't speak a lot, she mostly keeps to herself. She is always full of questions, but she is careful with them.

For her voice, I don't want anything cutsie. Rather I envision something grounded and realistic, even if that means she sounds a bit older than she is. Kia is close to nine years old and her voice matures a little as the story progresses. In order to excel in this role, you have to be convincing in more than one emotion. Do not worry about trying to copy the voice from the video, it is a placeholder.

~400 Words

(Extremely groggy and raspy)
“Father?” "Where is my father?”
(Sullenly)
“Nothing's gonna go back to normal is it?”
(Slightly hopeful)
“It’s not everybody for themselves, you have me.”
(Happy, she has had an unexpected surprise)
"Jerby!"
*Childish laughter*
(Begging and whining)
“Pleeeeeeease!”
(Crying out in disgust)
“Ew! Ew! Ew!”
(Wistful)
“Will you sing for me, like you used to every night?”
(Heartbroken, on the verge of tears)
“Why would you lie?”
(Throwing a fit)
“I don’t want a solo. I hate singing!”

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Kia (Singing voice)

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Role assigned to: SnickerdoodleSara

You may audition for both KIA and KIA (SINGING VOICE) in fact, it is encouraged if you are able. You will be paid for both. However, if you only want to play one side you must match the voice actor as close as possible and you will only be paid for singing. (Just give me your best and I will do the matching)

Kia has a crystal clear voice that is impressive for her young age. Her singing is simple but well in tune.

Sing something soft and beautiful

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Roman

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Role assigned to: Isaiah Young

Roman was born after the world ended. He grew up in a world of fear, fighting for survival. He was a coward, always on the run, but when he finally gained some protection under the New Reverants, he found his place. Empowered by the new situation he rose to positions of authority and grew very comfortable there. He became confident to point of foolishness, but inside he was still terrified. When that cursed andron* undermined his authority, he was filled with rage. He needs to prove himself again. He needs to be on top. He needs to know he is better. It is a childish ambition, but he doesn't care. He is controlled by hate and desire, and he thinks he is stronger because of it. his demeanour is casual, confident, cocky. He holds no respect for anyone but the High Reverant above him.

*An andron (Pronounced AnDrun) is basically an android.

Main Antagonist

~600 Words

(Confident)
“You know andron, that was the last thing I expected you to say,”
(Concerned and slightly amused)
“Sol’s wrath, That ain’t right. A talking andron, Light have mercy on your forbidden soul.”
(Getting annoyed)
“Look, buddy, we don’t have an infinite supply of food. I’ve got my own men to feed, and it's not going to last forever. If your ‘Master’ is too sick to show up, then his food had better go to someone else.”
(Biting words)
“Every word you say makes me sick andron. Don’t waste your breath.”
(Yelling)
“You’ve made a terrible mistake andron! A terrible mistake!”
“Search every nook and cranny of this place! I won’t rest till that machine is found!”
(Pure unadulterated wrath)
“ANDROOOOON!”
(Calling out)
“Reveal yourself andron! Every second you wait someone else dies!”
(An Intimate threat)
“Say. Another. Word,”
(Speaking to authority)
“This one was caught stealing from us your reverance."
"May I receive your blessing reverance?”

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Aaron's Mother

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The only voice of reason left in the Neutral camp. She is welcoming to any refugees. She is a sweet old lady who was one of the prisoners left to suffer in the afterworld. Despite her past she can still smile.

~150 Words

“Arron, give him a chance!”
“See Arron, he's a refugee, just like the rest of us.”
(Incredulous)
“Are you going to share andron?”
“There are rumours of a Holy Land.” (Leaning in close)
“The only place protected from the collapse they say. Many travellers have come through here claiming they are going there. Enough of them have come through that I’m starting to believe it myself.”
*Horrified scream*

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High Reverant

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An elderly religious leader. He holds himself with great respect, and he demands it from others. He looks down his nose at everyone, considering himself the most righteous among them.

~50 Words

(Like a teacher would speak to a child)
“What have you brought me, Roman?”
(Noble)
"A terrible sin indeed, stealing from us.”
(Great Surprise)
“An andron with a sentient soul! What great blasphemy is this? You have done well to bring it here Roman.”
(Emotionless and brutal)
“Stone them.”

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Voice Actor

Reverant Extras

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This is more than one part. Please choose one of the three options to audition for. If you want to audition for more than one include them all in one audition. I will message you personally if you get a part.

The Reverants are members of the Church of Sol.

487 Words (Between 4 characters)

(Sermon)
“Sol compelled us to lend a helping hand to you unfortunate people. When you were condemned to the surface we were heartbroken. But it will be safer for all of us if you remain here. And as the resources here are slim we leave you an offering.”
“We will leave you with enough food to last for decades. We would, of course, encourage you to find your own way of getting food as these bags will not last forever."
(Old man)
(Fury)
“What is this? What is this andron doing in the house of Sol!”
“I don’t care what happened! Just get this abomination out of our place of worship!”
(Young Man)
(Surprised)
“Your reverence! Don’t worry, he’s probably just gotten lost,”
(One on one, sympathetic)
“Believe me, I want to. I want to help you, but if the reverence finds out where the money is going it would not end well for either of us… I’m sorry.”

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Guard Extras

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Generic guards for various factions.

94 words (Between 6 characters)

(Angry and confused yelling)
“What are you doing? Don’t bring them here!”
“On your feet andron! Hands in the air!”
(Gruff)
“You have no weapons?”
“Come in, and be quick about it, it’s bloody freezing out here!”
“I’ll take you to Roman. This way. Don’t try anything,”
(Impatient)
“Out!”
“Hurry it up!”
(Uneasy)
“We don’t mess with the Alley boss, we’ll get killed for sure.”

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Doctor Extras

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Elderly Doctors.

293 Words (Between 2 Characters)

(Anticipation)
Are you ready?”
(making a note)
“A girl."
(Worried)
“The baby is out... But she is not healthy. When she came out she wasn’t breathing...”
“We have only seen this once before, it is a very rare disorder. The last child did start breathing again, but only after we had him on support for months. You should come in and see your daughter.”
(Trying to defuse an angry screaming client)
“I’m sorry sir, there is no other known treatment. But if we can keep her alive long enough for her inheritance to kick in she might live. The pod will keep her in a stasis where her cells won’t age. It will be like she’s frozen in time, she won’t remember any of it.”

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