Dead Signal

Dead Signal

Project Overview

Dead Signal is a three-episode noir audio drama set in Portland, Oregon, 1951. Produced by The Murk Audio LLC, an independent audio drama studio based in Portland.

A private detective takes a missing persons case on the waterfront. The case is not what it appears. Neither is the detective.

Professional binaural 3D spatial audio production. Recording at a Portland post-production studio, June 2026. All recording is on-site in Portland. Episode 1 drops August 15, 2026.

Submissions accepted May 9–16. Stage 2 candidates receive custom sides for callbacks (May 17–23). Submit your reel using the Audition button above.

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  • Thank you

    Dead Signal casting is now closed. We received an incredible pool of talent and we're genuinely grateful to everyone who submitted and came back for callbacks.

    The cast is locked. Production begins June 2.

    If you want to follow the show as it moves into recording and release:

    The show: murk.audio

    Kickstarter (launching July 4): murk.audio

    Patreon: patreon.com/TheMurk

    Discord: discord.gg/9RsXbKFsSt

    Dead Signal drops August 15, 2026. Free wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Thank you for being part of this.

    The Murk Audio LLC

  • Thank you for auditioning for Dead Signal

    Thank you for auditioning for Dead Signal.

    You showed up for something that hasn't recorded yet. That takes something. We noticed.

    Stage 1 is complete. Callbacks go out by May 23 — if you're moving forward, you'll hear from us directly with next steps.

    Dead Signal is being built right now, and you can follow it as it happens:

    Get production updates and launch day access at murk.audio

    Follow our Kickstarter — we go live June 2:

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/murkaudio/dead-signal

    You were here before it was finished. That matters.

    James Williams

    The Murk Audio LLC

    murk.audio

Project Roles: Ray Decker Ruth Halsey Character Actor — Lou / Coyle / Pete / Mrs. Gale / Nurse
Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Ray Decker
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 1200 USD
Role assigned to: jester hopperpot

Lead role. Protagonist and narrator across all 3 episodes. Ray Decker is a private detective, Portland 1951. 30s-40s, world-weary, dry, internal. This is a full lead performance — Ray carries every scene and delivers all narration. Studio recording at a Portland post-production facility required. Portland-area talent strongly preferred.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Ruth Halsey
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 200 USD
cast offsite

Supporting role. Episodes 1 and 3. Ruth Halsey is the client — mid-20s, quiet dignity, grief without performance. She does not ask for help easily. Two scenes, emotionally precise work required. 15/30 second ads. Studio recording at a Portland post-production facility required. Portland-area talent strongly preferred.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Character Actor — Lou / Coyle / Pete / Mrs. Gale / Nurse
closed
Paid: Flat Rate 400 USD
Role assigned to: Misha Ostrovsky

Four supporting roles across 3 episodes. Range and vocal differentiation between characters required.

Lou Farris — Portland PD detective. Careful, measured, deliberate. A man who chooses his words.

Dennis Coyle — ILWU enforcer. Physical presence. No dialogue — presence and reaction only.

Pete — Bartender at Rudy's. Minimal. Deadpan. Two lines across the series, both land hard.

Mrs. Gale — Ray's landlady. Warm, slightly too cheerful for the hour. Brief appearances.

Nurse - Caregiver. Brief appearance.

Studio recording at a Portland post-production facility required. Portland-area talent strongly preferred.

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