PLEASE DON'T ALTER THE LINES IN YOUR AUDITION UNLESS IT IS TO CORRECT A MISTAKE ON MY PART. THIS IS AN AUDIOBOOK -- YOU WILL NEED TO READ THE LINES AS THEY ARE WRITTEN.
Note that audition lines/deadline and character descriptions may be subject to abrupt changes.
Third call because apparently now I can't use the original anymore. :)
Explainer video links to the original version of Knock, which is going to be redone. Just as an example.
I wrote three stories a few months back, starting with a short story, and ending in two ten-chapter novellas. They wound up being pretty popular -- the two novellas are my most popular works to date. I found this funny, because I thought the first novella was boring to write. But, I digress.
I plan to continue the series with a few more short stories and novellas, and thought it would be a fun time-passer to turn them into dramatized audiobooks.
This project will be kind of slow-going, but I do hope to complete every story in the series. If I change my mind, I will of course post an update and/or change the title to make everyone aware of it. But, for the meantime, here's a casting call to see who's interested in helping me bring these suspense stories to life. ;)
Best start with the current story descriptions and any remarkable details:
Knock (http://archiveofourown.org/works/10570485)
Stacey is 20 years old and lives by herself. Yet, she can't help but feel like the bumps she hears in the night aren't figments of her imagination . . .
Words: 1454 (1 chapter)
Rating: Teen
Polarity (http://archiveofourown.org/works/10691658)
Australian artist Max Aleshire doesn't belong in Boston. The weather's too cold for him, as are the people. With only one friend, ex-girlfriend Stacey, he's become an introverted, socially paranoid recluse. He's convinced the loneliness and mundane routine are there to stay until Stacey dares him to make a friend online. By chance, he meets a handsome stranger: a writer named Cameron, with whom he has a lot in common. Inspired by this former introvert, Max attempts to open up and improve his life. First off, he lets Cameron in, certain that he's a good guy. After only a few days, he's surprised to discover that he might be developing feelings for this stranger—for another man!
Little does Max realize, though, that there's a much darker side to Cameron. If love is blind, then Max might not see the danger he's in until it's too late. If he does, will he care?
A fictional suspense novella by Noëlle McHenry about a lonely young man who finds himself trapped in a dangerous love game.
Words: ~25k (10 chapters)
Rating: Explicit (due to sexual content)
Wine at 3 AM (https://archiveofourown.org/works/13379241)
August trusts his dormmate, Cameron. Despite everything, he trusts him. So when he offers him some wine one night after returning from a party, what does he have to fear?
Words: 2708 (1 chapter)
Rating: Mature
Ignore the Camera (http://archiveofourown.org/works/9520076)
Val Kozel wants people to know him. That's why he started vlogging and doing live speed-runs. Working alongside best friend and fellow streamer, August, he works toward internet fame. It finally looks like his efforts won't be in vain; his speed-running is helping him build a name for himself. He couldn't be happier.
For an early Halloween event, he and August take a request to play a seemingly childish indie game, known for the disappearances of its previous players. The only reason they accept is to debunk the rumors once and for all. What they don't realize is that might be easier said than done.
Soon enough, Val regrets even having downloaded the game in the first place. In a matter of days, life as he knew it has fallen apart before his eyes. In fact, it might be about to end. Alas, his viewers are oblivious to his horror. Because it's Halloween, they all think it's no more than a dramatized event . . .
A fictional suspense novella by Noëlle McHenry about two streamers who make a fatal mistake. Sequel to Polarity.
Words: ~34k (12 chapters)
Rating: Explicit (due to sexual content and violence/gore)
No Worries (https://archiveofourown.org/works/13259775)
Max prepares himself to express his love for Stacey, his girlfriend of three years, at a New Year's party. Love is difficult for him as an introvert, but he's finally ready to give her the love she deserves. Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned.
Words: 2846 (1 chapter)
Rating: Teen
Our Sick Obsessions (https://archiveofourown.org/works/13537836)
Max Aleshire and his lover, rich psychopathic serial killer Cameron Fenn, have been through difficult times. After a traumatic event and a severe head injury, Max’s mental state has started to unravel. Worried about him, Cameron suggests they get away from it all for a while. So, for the holidays, they travel to Switzerland together in an attempt to recover.
But Cameron isn’t the only one with an interest in Max: Ash Sinclair, a rich auditor in Zürich on business, also has his eyes on the Aussie. He seems a lot nicer than Cameron, but Max learns too late that appearances can be deceiving.
A fictional suspenseful romance novella by Noëlle McHenry about a young man caught in a dangerous love triangle. Sequel to Ignore the Camera.
Words: ~58k (18 chapters)
Rating: Explicit (due to sexual content)
Carrot Cake (https://archiveofourown.org/works/13760184)
About to turn nine years old, Cameron wants to grow up. Birthdays can't come soon enough, especially when they mean visiting his favorite city. But this year, since he lost his last pet, his parents take pity and get him one that's easier to take care of. Of course, they don't realize that the last pet's demise wasn't as much of an accident as they thought.
Words: 3091 (1 chapter)
Rating: Mature
There are a few more stories to be added, so this call will be added onto occasionally with new roles.
Each audiobook is intended to have full narration, character voices, and (possibly) sound effects when applicable. I'm treating this more as an audio dramatization sort of deal, I suppose. Each chapter will be posted separately to YouTube, but in one huge playlist. Actors (and narrator) will be credited in the descriptions. I can plug websites and/or social media links next to names if requested. Either when you first e-mail/message me or when I request it, please tell me the name you'd like to be credited by, and any links you want included with your credit.
Lastly, I'm not making any profit off of these audiobooks, since I intend for them to be free. I'm not a YouTube partner, either. Not that YouTube would probably even allow me to monetize these anyway, considering their policies on de-monetization based on content and whatnot. Ha ha.
So, unfortunately, no payment here. Actors and narrators get nothing more than experience and possibly recognition if these somehow get big. Hopefully you find it interesting!
Also, if you have any talents (like composing or audio editing), and you're interested in volunteering to help me out somehow, feel free to message and/or e-mail me and we can discuss!
Requirements:
- Good quality audio is preferred for actors. You aren't likely to be cast if your audio is: too quiet, too loud (peaking), noisy/unclear (lots of background noise).
- Dedication. I would prefer for actors not to drop out of the project after I cast them. Do not audition if you are unsure about whether you can stick with it for the long haul.
- Emotion. The characters aren't robots -- be lively and express some feeling!
- This project requires a little bit of crying and screaming.
- This project contains swearing, violence, gore, (homo)sexual content (some characters may need to make some "18+" noises, though I don't believe that extends to anyone in this particular call), and rather dark subject matter including stalking, murder, rape, and kidnapping. See the story links above for list of tags. You shouldn't audition if you aren't comfortable with scenes regarding these subjects. (Dead Dove: Do Not Eat!)
- I send scripts through e-mail or Discord (though I am less likely to respond on the latter). When cast, please e-mail me (or message me with your Discord ID) ASAP so we can get the ball rolling! (E-mail: sticklover4 [at] gmail [dot] com, Discord: Noëlle McHenry#8310 (e-mail me or message me here first!))
SUPPORTING ROLE (in Our Sick Obsessions)
Voice type: Old, soft, warm. Think of your run-of-the-mill granny. North American accent, but not mandatory.
Cameron's grandmother. Married to Chandler. She's kind and loving, but perhaps slightly homophobic due to the way she was raised.
(welcoming) Oh, Cameron! What a surprise!
(light complaining, about Chandler) Oh, that man’s not useful for anything. “I don’t know” this and “I don’t care” that.
(a bit concerned) Cameron? It’s not that I don’t appreciate you wanting to spend time with us, but . . . Why now? Is something the matter?
SUPPORTING ROLE (in Our Sick Obsessions)
Voice type: Old, rough. Think of your run-of-the-mill grandpa, but a bit more firm? North American accent, but not mandatory.
Cameron's grandfather. Married to Dottie. He's honest and firm, but while less homophobic than his wife, doesn't like his grandson regardless.
(grouchy shouting like he's deaf, because his wife is shouting at him while he's pounding away with a hammer) Huh? Who?
(jovial, but a bit sardonic, to his grandson's boyfriend) Great to meet you, boy. I’d like to say Cameron told us a lot about you, but this is the first we’ve heard from him in years.
(dismissive, to his grandson) Son, no offense, but you’ve got a track record of loving and leaving as many people as you can.
MAIN ROLE (in Carrot Cake)
Voice type: Average child. North American accent with a small touch of British.
Secondary series protagonist Cameron Fenn, when he was a child. Just starting to realize he's probably a psychopath, but still relatively innocent. I mean, if you ignore the animal abuse.
(grandmother asks how old he is) Nine. (she says they grow up so fast) I wish I was older. (she advises him he'll soon be wishing the opposite) I won't.
[grunts of stress relief/effort as he beats something with a hammer]
(pretending to cry in pain as an excuse for what he did) Mom.
EXTRA ROLE (in No Worries)
Voice type: Any, preferably some Boston accents but not mandatory.
People at a party in Boston celebrating a New Year's Eve party, counting down to midnight.
(excited) One more minute, guys!
[count down from ten in anticipation of the New Year]
(excited) Happy New Year! [cheer]
EXTRA ROLE (in Our Sick Obsessions)
Voice type: Any, German accent (Swiss)
A receptionist at the Park Hyatt Zurich hotel.
Park Junior Suite, yes?
All right. One night comes to 1,030 francs.
Enjoy your stay, Mr. Fenn.
EXTRA ROLE (in Our Sick Obsessions)
Voice type: Any. German accent (Swiss), but not mandatory.
A bartender working at the Onyx Bar at Park Hyatt Zurich.
(concerned/offering) You sure you don’t want some alcohol?
(asked if he knows how to make a Death in the Afternoon; answering) Absinthe and sparkling wine with a lemon twist. (they ask for it; casual) If you insist.
(asked who someone is; casual) Oh, that’s Ashton Sinclair. He’s part of some financial group, here at the hotel on business.
EXTRA ROLE (in Our Sick Obsessions)
Voice type: Chipper, youthful. German accent (Swiss) or Boston accent, but neither mandatory.
A waitress working at the Outback Lodge, an Australian restaurant in Zurich.
Hi there! What’ll it be, guys?
(a customer calls her "Stacey" in a whimper; not her name) Sorry, what was that?
Coming right up!
EXTRA ROLE (in Our Sick Obsessions)
Voice type: Any. German accent (Swiss). Has one line in German, the rest are English, hence why I put the language as German.
An employee working at a McDonalds in Zurich.
Kann ich Ihnen helfen?
No problem. How can I help you?
All right. That brings your total up to twenty-seven francs and thirty rappen.
EXTRA ROLE (in Our Sick Obsessions)
Voice type: Any.
The crowd in Zurich, celebrating New Year's. Any voice type at all because I'm to believe Zurich has a lot of tourists. Multiple will be cast.
[counting down from ten for New Year's, in English or German]
[cheering for New Year's, in English or German]
EXTRA ROLE (in Our Sick Obsessions)
Voice type: Any. German accent (Swiss), but not necessarily mandatory.
A taxi driver in Zurich.
We’re here.
(trying to get the customer's attention) Sir? Park Hyatt*, right?
[*"High-at"]
EXTRA ROLE (in Our Sick Obsessions)
Voice type: Positive and smooth. German accent (Swiss). One line in German, then repeated in English.
The announcer at Flughafen Zurich.
Der Flug LX 178 ist jetzt am Gate E34 bereit zum Einstieg.
Flight LX 178 to Singapore is now boarding at gate E34.
EXTRA ROLE (in Our Sick Obsessions)
Voice type: Any. Australian accent, but not necessarily mandatory.
A pastor in Brisbane who marries Max and Cameron.
Do you, Cameron Chandler Fenn, take Maxime Geoffrey Aleshire to be your husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, from this day forward until death do you part?
You may now proceed with the exchanging of the rings.
You may kiss.
EXTRA ROLE (in Our Sick Obsessions)
Voice type: Any. Australian accent, but not necessarily mandatory.
The crowd who watch Max and Cameron get married at the public ceremony.
[various "aww"s and cheering]
SUPPORTING ROLE (in Carrot Cake), MINOR ROLE (in tbe)
Voice type: Stern, fatherly, professional. North American accent with a small touch of British, but neither mandatory.
Cameron's father. He's serious and stern, but also a little frightening. He might be a heart surgeon, but he's not afraid to hurt people, and has possibly managed to get away with murder in his youth. Likely psychopath.
(regarding his wife's response to hearing their son's pet died; stern/unsympathetic) We shouldn’t be rewarding him. If he’d taken better care of the cat, or kept a better eye on it, it wouldn’t have drowned.
(a bit unhinged/demanding) Going where, Linda, huh? Going where? (she says she's going to the neighbor, who he knows she's cheating on him with) Oh, of course. Running to good ol’ Uncle John. Of course.
(just killed his wife; low/gruff/dark) Cameron. Get me a trash bag.
***CAST TO olivia_okumura ON BTVA***
SUPPORTING ROLE (in Knock), MINOR ROLE (in Polarity), SUPPORTING ROLE (in No Worries)
Voice type: Medium-ish. Chipper, friendly. Boston accent, but not necessarily mandatory.
Stacey is Max's ex-girlfriend. She's somewhat bossy and whiny. She nags Max about his refusal to get a more reliable job, but only because she worries and cares about him. She wants to mend her strained friendship with him, but isn't sure how to do so. In a way, she's a lot like a worried mother type of character.
Third time casting for this role. If the previous actress comes back, this will be closed promptly.
(nervously laughing, scolding her cat) Bad, Mittens. You scared me half to death!
(sarcastic, to Max) [You're p]erfectly healthy? How many times have you talked to yourself in the past twenty-four hours? I mean, like, really had a conversation with yourself, aloud? If the answer is anything higher than zero, then I’d argue that you’re far from healthy, bud.
(sincere) You know, I've missed you, Max. We don't hang out as much as we used to. That sucks, because you're my best friend. I know I'm annoying sometimes, (at this point her voice starts to crack from emotion) and that I have a tendency to want what's best for my friends a little bit too aggressively, but . . .
***CAST TO LadyDuskfall ON BTVA***
SUPPORTING ROLE (in Carrot Cake)
Voice type: Motherly, but beyond that anything is fine. North American accent, but not mandatory.
Cameron's mother. She's sort of stressed out, because she's in the midst of having an affair with her somewhat-frightening heart surgeon husband, Derrick.
(hearing from her son that his pet just drowned; sympathetic/crooned) Cameron, honey. That's awful. I'm sorry. (offering comfort) Come here.
(arguing/pleading) Derrick, please. He’s just lost that kitten. I thought it’d make him feel better. (he's unsympathetic) How can you be so heartless? Where’s your compassion?
(scared of her husband, but firm about her decision to leave him) Derrick. Derrick, stop. I’ve already packed my things. Cammy! Cammy, come here! (he says she's not taking their son) Shut up, Derrick. This is over. Cammy!
EXTRA ROLE (in Coconut Cake Pt. 1)
Voice type: Any.
A taxi driver in Pittsburgh.
(answering the question "What's this?"; off-handed) Monongahela River.
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