DECAY: The Trade, Audiodrama
Project Overview
About DECAY
General Info:
Decay is a universe, inside a Zombie Apocalypse setting that has changed the world for good. Series and Short Stories filled with tales from survivors years into the new, torn apart world. Or, hear about stories from the outbreak and the beginning of the apocalypse as the world spirals out of control.
Decay’s work is completely free, everyone within the studio so far works completely on passion and helping each other achieve their artistic visions. This applies to the VA’s we cast as well. DECAY Studios is also very happy to help with anybody pursuing there own projects or adventures. Need help with a project? Need help getting work as a VA? Wanna join the DECAY Studios crew? Hit us up!
My Work Email: [redacted]
Discord: k.w_theproducer
Roadmap:
Decay is planned to have multiple different short stories and short series within it. These stories will be categorized into the amount of time that has passed within the world. So far, we have decided that we will follow a system of phases that multiple universes use. Per phase, we will have about 4 shorts and 2 short series.
Production Info:
Decay is produced by a small team, with me (K.W) working as the primary writer, the editor, caster, and distributor. The script-writing stage is already completely finished, and once all characters have been casted, we will give all VA’s access to the script. Once all the VA work has been submitted, then we will move onto the editing stage. For me, most editing takes atleast 2-3 hours, but that time may vary based on episode run time. Once the episode is completely finished and ready to distribute, depending on the series/short we may put out a teaser, if not, we will just promote the episode/short and schedule a close date to release it on available platforms.
(P.S, Voice Actors get early access to the final cut!)
VA ExpectationsWhat we expect:
We’re looking for clear, uninterrupted, smooth audio. We’re looking for good quality and good delivery (no stuttering or backtracking), that will also match up with certain tone indicators.
We’re looking for VA’s that will be able to deliver their lines in a reasonable amount of time based on what they are given. If you are in a position where you may not be able to do your lines, contact us and let us know! We understand, things happen! We would be perfectly fine waiting on you.
We expect a good working relationship with all our VA’s, if you have a problem? let us know! any thoughts needed to be shared? Come to us! All we ask is that you show the rest of the Cast and Crew some courtesy and respect.
We would VERY much appreciate if you read over the script before beginning, have a short part? Then at least read over your segments. We think this helps you get a good understanding for your character, and may help with line delivery if you understand the situations presented within the scenes
What you should expect:
The script will be shared via a google document, so please be prepared to share a valid email with me or another crew member.
The script will be formatted in a way to help the editing process, while also working for the VA’s. There will be guidelines for you to read, helpful areas that lets you know how much you’ll have to record, and a color code to help you find your lines. Each line will also be followed by the name of the character (this helps with editing), and occasionally a tone indicator, to let you know how the line should be read. No tone indicator? Then just speak how you see fit based on the scene
An enjoyable workplace environment! our cast and crew intend to help the experience working on Decay be an enjoyable one. If your having trouble with another cast member or crew member, inform me!
To be properly credited in any promotional material for the episode, alongside the actual episode itself. You will be credited in the description of any episode/shirt you are in, and at the end credits of the episode (and possibly opening credits)
An early copy of the Final Cut will be given to you and all other people working on the episode!
Hey, I’m KW
Im the Founder and Executive Producer of DECAY Studios, and I’m very excited to work with all of you! With this short being the first in many to come, we’re all very glad to have you all be a part of it, and we can’t wait to see the mark you will leave on the viewers, the series, and us.
Also, if the viewers end up liking the short, we may end up bringing it back! Me and the rest of the studio have already seen spin-off and prequel/sequel potential for this short, so it’s not outside the realm of possibility for you to reprise your role!
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LEAD ROLE; Morgan, a 42 year old survivor, has survived for 15 years. He has a somewhat troubled past, and is part of a trio of scavenger’s/gunrunner’s. His group has picked up a job to deliver a large amount of guns across the city. Has deep history and bond with the members, but mostly Liza, as they have been surviving together since the beginning. Looking For; Male, White, Middle Aged voice, A Somewhat deep, rough voice. Slight northern-US accent. Needs to be able to shout, curse, and make pained/strained noises.
May be asked to return for a sequel/spin-off in the future. So you should be willing to potentially reprise the role.
- english
- male adult
- northern american
- radio drama
- american (northeast)
“Yeah…we’ve really come a long way huh? The world has too, it was a lot less overgrown back then.” - Morgan
“Fuckin hell, infected are all around us, the stores nearby are crawling with em’, not to mention I can see the ones outside on the street.” - Morgan
“Holy hell….this is all real high quality. I mean, I’m looking at M16’s, 308’s, Benelli’s, m14’s, Berettas…and so so much more. Not including all the spare magazines, boxes of bullets and the attachments we grabbed off the shelves.” - Morgan, astounded
LEAD ROLE; Liza, 38 year old survivor, has survived for 15 years. Shares a troubled past with Morgan, and has been with him since the start of the apocalypse. Liza is the front-woman for a trio of scavengers/gunrunners. Liza took up a job with the rest of her group to run a large amount of guns across the city. Liza is headstrong and is great at bonding the group together. Looking For; Female, Black, Middle Aged Voice, Slight Northern-U.S Accent. Needs to be able to shout, curse, and make pained/strained noises.
May be asked to return for a sequel/spin-off in the future. So you should be willing to potentially reprise the role.
- english
- radio drama
- female adult
- black american
- northern american
“Hey, Morgan! I know it’s late but, you got a minute?”
“There’s an emergency exit back that way! This place is getting overrun, let’s GO!”
“Oh cut the chit-chat Morgan, hurry up and take your drink I'm ready for it to come back around to me” - playfully commanding
LEAD ROLE; D, 27 year old survivor, was only 12 at the start of the outbreak.The charismatic one within the group of survivors. Has a pained past, but now sees the group as his family. Hes the one that landed them the job, and who negotiated the deal. He is like the aggravating little brother to the group, and tends to get them into trouble Looking For; Male, Mixed, somewhat young-Twenty sounding voice, needs to be able to pull off charm and bravado. Needs to be able to shout, curse, and make pained/strained noises.
May be asked to return for a prequel/spin-off in the future. So you should be willing to potentially reprise the role.
- english
- male adult
- male teen
- radio drama
“Hey, turns out you actually did have some unexpired rations. And best of alllll…” - with emphasis like he’s letting it drumroll
“I’m sure we’ll be fineee, plus, I think old age will kill Morgan before anything else has the chance.”
“Just calm down, we’ll all be coming out of here real soon. We’ve put up with worse, some guys with bad attitudes aint shit for us.”
UNSUSPECTED ANTAGONIST; The leader of the group that contracted the main characters. No specified age but shouldn't be young sounding.Will betray the characters after he used them to get what he wanted. Looking For; Deeper, antagonistic voice, should be able to come off as friendly/business oriented but with darker undertones. Needs to have a sense of commanding in their voice. Needs to perform a tone switch during the line leading up to the betrayal. Slight southern accent
May be asked to return for a sequel/spin-off in the future. So you should be willing to potentially reprise the role.
“Ah, hello! You three must be the gunrunners I hired. Been waiting for you all to arrive.”
“Hm, good to meet you both. So, on with business. You got the guns?” - Elias
“Hm, this is a very nice pistol...” - starting to sound a little more bad intentioned
BACKGROUND ROLE; The voice of a armed enemy, working with the contractor of the MC's
Needs to be able to shout, curse, and make death or pained noises.
- english
- male adult
- radio drama
“Dont fucking move! Reach for anything and you're dead!” - shout
“Where the hell are th-!?” - cut off during speech with a death noise at the end, as if shot in head
“Shit, sorry…”
BACKGROUND ROLE; The voice of a armed enemy, working with the contractor of the MC's
Needs to be able to shout, curse, and make death or pained noises.
- english
- male adult
- radio drama
“Everybody calm down! These are the guys, I was there when we hired them. I recognize one of em’s face!” - de-escalating a intense situation
“Their behind the table!” - shout
“Shit, they’re headed for the cafeteria! Leave the exit, we gotta catch em’!” - distant
BACKGROUND ROLE; The voice of a armed enemy, working with the contractor of the MC's
Needs to be able to shout, curse, and make death or pained noises.
- english
- radio drama
- male adult
“Don't let them get away!”
BACKGROUND ROLE; The voice of a armed enemy, working with the contractor of the MC's
Needs to be able to shout, curse, and make death or pained noises.
- english
- female adult
- radio drama
“You the gunrunners we hired?!” - calling out
“Bossman's inside the school’s storage basement, head on inside and get situated, one of our men will get you”
BACKGROUND ROLE; The voice of a armed enemy, working with the contractor of the MC's
Needs to be able to shout, curse, and make death or pained noises.
- english
- female adult
- radio drama
“Yo! Over here! Head down the stairs, the boss is ready to see you!”
“They're trying to get away! After them!” - shout
IMPORTANT BACKGROUND ROLE; You will make the noises for the zombies of the series, and you will probably be called back to do more zombie sounds for the series, so be willing. This role is actually pretty important
- monster
- neutral
- radio drama
*Running and spiratic infected noises*
*Zombie getting shot and dying*
*Zombie sound FX for attack* Make variations
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