Calamity [Zombie, 5 roles]
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Project Overview
** ALL THIS LOOKS LIKE ALOT OF READING, YOU DON'T HAVE TO READ EVERYTHING, CHECK MY BULLETS AND MY INTRO PARAGRAPH AND YOU'LL BE FINE.**Hello! My name is Tristan, but Im better known as my BTVA handle, AlmostSuspicious. This casting call is for a promotional video being made from a five-writer roleplay named Calamity. I'm looking for five voice-actors, to complete some simple lines and narration for a video which you will receive a copy of once it is done. This is a relatively easy, and low commitment project if youre looking for some experience or a VA task to complete.
Here is a writing sample, from the roleplay, to express what it is:
Its been three months since the plague known as Cordyceps spread across our hometown, Natori. My best friend and I, along with three of our classmates, were one of the lucky few who managed to hide away. The truth was, it wisped past us like a blur: the sound of relinquished screams, death-lamented air, and the truth which had been fogged with irrefutable tall tales and vivid explanations of how and why.
The reality was that the world wed grown up in was tarnished by these infected, who plagued the streets while we hid behind sheltered walls. And while we didnt know much about them, or the fungi that afflicted them, through careful observation it was discovered that fungi was inevitably terminal. The host was being forced into involuntary metamorphosis, each stage of infection increasing potential exposure and progressively deteriorating the remaining resources of the host.
It was first discovered as a catalytic fungal infection found in small insects back in the late 1400s, before the infection predominantly adapted and was soon found in small mammals, most distinctively rodents. Yet, it wasnt long before the very first case of a domesticated animal rose from the dead.
Reanimation is what they called it, a restoration of life. But this wasnt someone just coming back from the dead, this was something restoring a corpse and using it for its means of survival. It wasnt a miracle, nor was it some act of God, a form of retribution, or even the rapture. This was nature, the food chain, and the difference between life and death for a species. It was survival of the fittest and it was inevitable that the weak would die.
The plague pit us against one another, and survival became our only priority. So, it wasnt a surprise that the individuals we once crossed would hinder us with scrutinized adamancy. It was even less of a surprise that my deep-seated feelings would only burden our endeavors of survival, and that I would have to change, or die trying.
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And while this roleplay is long, and on-going: again, this casting call is simply for a small selection of lines for a video. Following its completion, you are not expected/required to complete anything else. That being said, if in the future I need any other-lines for these characters, I will come to you first and if you are not-interested or unable, I'll look into recasting the role for that particular project.
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Voice Actor
Taro Miyashita
closed
Unpaid
*This is a young boy, therefore, is open to both female VA and male VA.*
-The visual references for these characters vary, as they were chosen by their creators at an earlier date.
-Please read the lines word for word.
-Make sure your lines have little static/background noise.
-Leave the best way to contact you in the comments, preferably Skype.
-Line 3 is a narration line, simply read it in character.
-You don't need to read the personality section, it's long: but it is there if you need it.
Personality: To classify someone as intellectually gifted is to say that, based on their: conditions of living, surrounding environment and assimilation of peers, they have surpassed the cognitive expectations set for their control-group and have achieved something greater. And while the result of the mental enlightenment will vary based on these factors, it is generally agreed upon that this person is substantially better off than others.
And while this will hold true for some, it isnt a reality for Taro Miyashita, the first year prodigy of the Sendai Vocational Academy. His sophistication is the foundation of deep-seated introversion and has single-handedly dictated the poor conditions of his social life. The grasp of friendship he retains is defined by the characters of his favorite, and only book: Reign of Olympus.
The interactions in this book attempt to explain the theory of creation, and how life came to be through polytheism. The main character of the book, Akeru the Serpent, travels to an unpopulated Earth and partakes in a battle, with nine other gods, to dictate the future of the world. Following many strenuous battles, and tiring journeys, Akeru is one of the final two gods remaining. Yet, despite all his endeavors, he chooses to sacrifice his own life and allow his best friend, Usagi the Rabbit, to win and create a world worth living in for humans.
And while Taro does regard this book as a work of fiction, it holds a significant place in his heart and another in his backpack. It allows him to see the complexity of people, and how they arent defined by their origin, but instead the choices they make. That being said, because he believes people are defined by their choices, he can be rather stubborn and unforgiving when he faced with people he feels have made the wrong ones.
At the age of fifteen, most adolescents feel that they have a pretty ideal understanding of love, and Taro is no exception to this. He claims to know what true love is, yet, hasnt the slightest grasp that its more than physical intimacy. He doesnt have a preference when it comes to appearance, gender or even age; but, often develops feelings for people who are dictatorial. This is most likely his attempt of paralleling the only relationship hes been exposed to, his mother and father, who are commanding of both each-other and him.
I.. suppose I have your name scribbled in here.
Dont worry little star. Ill be your friend. Ill come outside every night to see you. Dont worry about me being cold, Ill be fine. I can remember where you are. Right there, next to the moon. Ill be with you.
Perhaps it wasnt because of my age, and instead it was just implausible that someone of my physical attributes wouldnt simply be killed.
Voice Actor
Osamu Dazai
closed
Unpaid
*Line 2 is intended to be emotional.*
-The visual references for these characters vary, as they were chosen by their creators at an earlier date.
-Please read the lines word for word.
-Make sure your lines have little static/background noise.
-Leave the best way to contact you in the comments, preferably Skype.
-Line 3 is a narration line, simply read it in character.
-You don't need to read the personality section, it's long: but it is there if you need it.
Personality: Osamu's personality is known for being rather impassive. His quiet demeanor serves as a tool for observation rather than the aloof appearance many derive from. But equally, that doesnt surmise that hes an introvert at heart, infact hes more formidably found rebutting jokes from his fellow volleyball members with snarky, witty comments. And most Indubitably, Dazai, is not in any ways shy.
Found to be analytical with his intuitive, blatant personality, it was known to be handed off by his stern lamented mother, who is also rather blunt with her speech, and unintentionally tended to comes off blatantly rude without her perception, and equally sour trait. But found that his soft-spoken nature and notably humble persona came undoubtedly from his father, whose personality set the tone for how his characteristics are rather similar to how he manages to laugh, loud and boisterous, but in Dazais case, he smittens himself to a rather soft chuckle behind bitten lips.
Something to equally add: Osamu is a full-body blusher.
I think itd be best to travel in pairs, three of us can stay behind, while two others can go on ahead.
You know about my synesthesia, and you know it gives me a better advantage at detecting them faster than if you were to go. You know how dangerous it is out there!
Who were they kidding? All this talk about change and saving civilization, that was all lies from the reporters. They tried so desperately to keep the peace before the outbreak left the world in shambles.
Voice Actor
Anthony Cadwell
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
l_hart
-The visual references for these characters vary, as they were chosen by their creators at an earlier date.
-Please read the lines word for word.
-Make sure your lines have little static/background noise.
-Leave the best way to contact you in the comments, preferably Skype.
-Line 3 is a narration line, simply read it in character.
-You don't need to read the personality section, it's long: but it is there if you need it.
Personality: His years as a ball player has waxed him into being a real mellow kind of guy, but with a hard competitive streak. He doesn't like losing out to anyone and will constantly put in the effort to get what he thinks he deserves. This goes in part with his ability to remain calm and collected in the face of crisis due to constantly being in high-pressure situations. Interestingly enough, the same gritty philosophy doesn't apply to his time in school. Though he's always managed to scrape by with decent grades, he's labeled as something of an underachiever and slacker as he's never shown much interest in academics despite being capable enough to plow through the work. Surprisingly though, he is something of a closet nerd. He likes to collect superhero memorabilia as well as trading cards to which he has an extensive collection. He also enjoys classic rock and roll which he's always blaring through his speakers when he's actually at home.
There it is. Sundown. We merely holding down the fort tonight, or are we gonna try to make another stab at going out for supplies?
Ready isn't exactly the word I was thinking of. I doubt any of us are really ready for what's going on out there.
The world ended three months ago. To the average person, that sentence would've been criticized as way over dramatic. For me, though? It was spot on the money. Everything i'd ever known, everything i'd ever worked for, every person i'd ever gotten close to was pretty much gone.
Voice Actor
Carter Ryuzaki
closed
Unpaid
*Line 3, the name is pronouced (Dah-zai)*
*Line 2, is intended to be emotional.*
-The visual references for these characters vary, as they were chosen by their creators at an earlier date.
-Please read the lines word for word.
-Make sure your lines have little static/background noise.
-Leave the best way to contact you in the comments, preferably Skype.
-Line 3 is a narration line, simply read it in character.
-You don't need to read the personality section, it's long: but it is there if you need it.
Personality: As defining humans is usually a rather tedious task in my eyes, perhaps using a different method in doing so might help you to understand more accurately what sort of character I'm trying to portray. Carter Ryuzaki can surely be described as 'nice' and 'solicitous' and any other generic adjective, but I think he can be most accurately described as a small succulent plant. That sounds strange, doesn't it? Well, there's more than one reason I say this. Carter retains information about himself much like a succulent retains water, basically holding on to it as if it were his life force. He remains a secret even to his friends and family, the reason for doing so still a mystery.
Regarding his actions, the teen speaks gently, with an air-like tone surrounding his words. However, not too many people know this, since he's quite shy and rather dislikes initiating conversation. Sure, Carter can get along relatively okay in dire circumstances, but he often feels uncomfortable socializing with individuals he has not been acquainted with, or in large groups. As a result, Carter often stumbles on his words and becomes rather flushed, and inconsistent eye contact is pretty much a guarantee. It becomes easier to keep to himself, so Carter prefers to stay silent, quietly radiating his sunny smile from the corner, or perhaps reading one of his gardening books.
To add to the teen's meek persona, he can also be considered quite boring. With no interesting stories to tell or secrets to reveal, there's really nothing special about Carter-- well, except for the fact that he's an S-Class horticulturist with an extensive knowledge of different plants from all parts of the world-- but the probability of anyone finding that exciting or interesting is very low.
I can go look through the rooms again, just to see if there's anything we could use while we're out.
Why are you making this so frustrating for me? Why can't I help? Why can't I be someone you can trust? I'd have your back if you just let me!
I gazed with wide, doe eyes at the bunch around me. And while I wanted to say something, I couldn't. Don't let Dazai leave, my mind commanded. Make him stay.
Voice Actor
Chrys Esso
closed
Unpaid
-The visual references for these characters vary, as they were chosen by their creators at an earlier date.
-Please read the lines word for word.
-Make sure your lines have little static/background noise.
-Leave the best way to contact you in the comments, preferably Skype.
-Line 3 is a narration line, simply read it in character.
You don't need to read the personality section, it's long: but it is there if you need it.
Personality: Chrys is excitable. Excruciatingly so. She has never been seen without a smile on her face and has never been heard saying something negative. However by no means does that imply that she does not think negatively. Chrys' outward appearance and personality are only half of who she truly is, but she prefers to keep others happy. She's an optimist sometimes to the point of being oblivious of the severity of situations and she overreacts to nearly everything.
A notebook? That's so neat! Do you doodle in there, like is it from school. O ho ho, did you perchance scribble yours and your lady of choice's names together in a little heart?!
Oh?~ My name is in there? How adorable!
Although I joked, I knew that realistically I probably wouldn't be able to go for a run for a while. For the briefest of moments, my lips curled and I clicked my tongue in disgust. Blinked and you would have missed it.
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