INTRODUCTION
Hello there! This is a casting call for an audio fiction podcast I've been working on called Audio of the Arcane. This series will be an anthology series listening to the recordings of those who dare to explore what magic and Monsters hide in plain sight! This first season is titled "Breanna's Haven." The plan is to have 38 main episodes (about 20-30 minutes each...hopefully) with the possibility of mini/bonus episodes, depending on how the podcast goes.
The first two episodes are in production stages, so no episodes are live yet, and I have the core cast, well, cast, but there will always been characters that make appearances in Breanna's Haven. Every character I cast here is a recurring character in some regard and will return for episodes in the future, so no one and done characters (at least in casting calls..."extra" characters are a different thing, but no need to worry about that).
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
This story follows Tamsin and Lena, two best friends (practically sisters) who are travelling to the aforementioned Breanna's Haven (pronounced Bree-on-na). Why? Well, Tamsin has received a postcard from Breanna's Haven that reads as follows:
If you wish to know where you came from, arrive at Breanna’s Haven before August One
Tamsin, having no idea as to who or what her parents are, has decided to take a risk and go to Breanna's Haven, hoping to get the answers she desperately wants. With Lena tagging along, having her very own questions, the two of them arrive at Breanna's Haven. And let's just say getting the answers Tamsin wants won't come easy. Guess you'll have to listen to find out!
The series is a fantasy/supernatural series with Monsters (as you'll see in the roles), but with an air of mystery too.
DEADLINES AND AUDITIONS
The deadline is April 30th. This may or may not be extended. However, no one will be cast until the final deadline has been met.
I'm looking for three voice actors in this casting call. I encourage anyone who is interested to apply, whether you have all the experience or are just beginning. This is my first dive into podcast writing, so I'm definitely a newbie.
This is a paid project. That being said, as I am not making money with this podcast, my rates may seem quite low, and I apologize for that. However, this being my personal project, I do want to be able to pay you those who are willing to work on it as much as I can muster. For voice actors, the rate is $0.50 USD per line of dialogue used in the podcast (the roles listed just have an estimated amount...payment is not capped in any way and minimum payment per episode is $10 USD).
Once the first episode is live, I plan on staringt a Patreon or something like that in hopes of getting money to pay you all the rates you deserve.
WHAT TO EXPECT
I have a Discord server for this project, so it is imperative to have a Discord, as that is where everything related to the podcast is done.
Additionally, payments for this podcast will be done through PayPal, as it is the most convenient way to do payments. If you're completely unable to use Paypal, I will work with you as I can.
WHAT I'M ASKING OF YOU
- The most important thing is to have fun with it! In fact, I encourage ad-libbing and taking creative liberties where you think it might be fit. At the end of the day, this will be a team effort, so why not bring your ideas to the table?
- This isn't necessarily a NSFW podcast (it's complicated?), but please be at least 18 years of age or older if you apply. The main cast starts at that age and with all the swearing, violence, adult themes, and possible spiciness that make take place, I'd prefer not to have younger applicants for this project, even if a character is a minor.
- This is a LGBTQIA+ friendly podcast; most of the characters are queer in one way or another. If that's not your cup of tea, please don't audition.
- I'm not asking for the recordings to be perfect, but minimal background noise/room echo is preferred.
- Audition for as many characters as you like. For the most part, I don't have specific voices in mind for these characters, which is where you come along. You may not think it, but your voice may be the one for a certain character. I won't know until I hear it!
- Please have at least three takes of each line when you audition for a role, although for longer lines, one will suffice. This will give me a better grasp of your range and the different emotions/ways you convey each line with. Of course, you can have more than three takes if you like.
- This will be a long-term project (38 episodes), so only audition if you are willing to stick around and see this through. As I mentioned above, every character I cast is a recurring character, whether in a supporting or minor role, so you will be back in future episodes. Plus, there will be opportunities to audition for one-time characters as they come up.
- If you don't get a role, don't worry! This is only casting for the episodes 5 and 6. I promise, there are many more characters just waiting for voices, so don't get discouraged if you are interested in this project. Feel free to follow me to get updates on when I post new casting calls!
I can't wait to work with all of you soon! Breanna's Haven is more than happy to welcome you!
