Epic Mickey: Oswald's Story (Male VAs Needed)
Project Overview
Welcome to the audition page for the comic drama of twisted-wind and Zenox-furry-man's "Epic Mickey: Oswald's Story." Now, for this particular audition, I'll need just male voice actors because of a couple reasons:
1. Because the comic consists mostly male characters and just one female character (with the exception of the narrator).
2. The female role(s) have already been taken. I will be voicing Ortensia Cat while Sakuraquify will be voicing as the narrator. Everyone else will need to be cast. However, the one I'll decide on later will be the Phantom Blot because even though he can't talk, he makes monstrous noises.
Now, keep in mind, there aren't as many characters that actually have lines in this story, but I still encourage you men to give it a shot at one or more of them if you wish to do so. The names of the characters that need voices will be available down below.
Alright, before you guys go ahead and begin recording for your auditions, just take a minute to go over some of these rules:
1. Please have a clear microphone. If you happen to hear any background noise in your audio clip(s), please edit them so I won't have to hear them. Otherwise, I might not even consider casting you.
2. Drink lots of water. Keeping yourself hydrated the whole time is one of the most crucial aspects of voice acting, so be sure to do so. I recommend room temperature water from the water bottle or taking small sips of a cup of water from your fridge.
3. Remain in character with lots of energy. It's never a good time to record whether you're sick, tired, or don't have enough energy in general to build up your character. Make sure you take deep breaths so it's supports your diaphragm and you'll have a better time recording your character's lines. I would also recommend doing some deep breathing exercises before you start recording for good measure.
4. Deliver your lines to me on time. However, if you need extra time due to certain needs, then I'll extend the due date, but after that, no more exceptions or I'll have no choice but to replace you.
5. Read both the comic and the script provided. While the comic is the main focus of this project, there are a lot of grammatical errors in the writing, so I've written a separate script editing the original text.
And here's the link to the script on Google Documents: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N-SoomVzEkC4Gxv8O5DFwzwKVqzxRgEZt8jql7o3A3s/edit
6. You get ONE do-over. If your audition clip isn't what I'm looking for and/or you feel like you want to try again to redeem yourself, you can. But, you only get ONE chance, so make sure you make this do-over count.
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In Epic Mickey, his grunts are provided by Dave Wittenberg. In the sequel, he's voiced (and sung) by Jim Meskimen. He has a strong Russian accent that may appear to be funny and innocent, but is really of betrayal and deceit. I would look up the cutscenes from Epic Mickey 2 to get a better idea of what he sounds like (and no, you don't have to sing in this comic drama).
(laughs) I'm very sorry, "partner," but now I can't let you go!
(laughs) The Blot promised me the"power" if I had allied with him! And you, poor, naive, little rabbit didn't suspect anything! (laughs)
(grunts) S-stop, you fool! NO!!!
The original voice actor in Epic Mickey, Frank Welker, used a "kiddy" voice to make the character sound more like a young teenager. I would encourage you guys to give that same impression or just come up with your own interpretation suitable for the young rabbit.
(worried) No...not mine! I want to remember him! I want to create an extraordinary theme park and dreamland for everyone! I want to do it, even if Walt isn't with me anymore!
(shocked) Mickey...Mouse?! ...I...I don't care. I don't care anymore! I want to save the forgotten cartoons and give them a new home! I swear, I will NOT abandon them!!
(proud) Heh...take a look now. This is what you always dreamed, Dad. I'll remember what you and Ub have done. I will always be worthy of you, I promise!
Yen Sid's original voice actor is Corey Burton, who first provided this role in the game Kingdom Hearts 2. He is an elderly figure of wisdom and authority with a very deep voice. If you need inspiration, I would suggest looking up the cutscenes from the Kingdom Hearts games (specifically, Kingdom Hearts 2, Birth by Sleep, and Dream Drop Distance) or the intro cutscene to Epic Mickey. What I'm looking for specifically is the tone and accent of a wise old man, so be sure you include that with your lines.
"He" knew it would happen sooner or later, so I've been instructed to save you. If you were to fall into the darkness, "he" asked me to save you and give you a new home, and I'll fulfill my duty. This magical map will bring you into your new home. It will be called "Wasteland." Here will live the forgotten toons and you will be their leader.
This is all I can give you, Oswald. The rest depends on your decisions and wishes...of what will be your Wasteland.
(hesitant) Your heart vanished...because you were forgotten...and another toon took your place... Mickey Mouse.
While Bob Joles gave him grunting noises for Epic Mickey, it was Cary Elwes who provided the speaking voice for Gus in the sequel. He seems to have the voice of an old inventor or professor from England. I would say his voice is the opposite of Yen Sid's in terms of tonal quality as it sounds much higher than the sorcerer's. I would recommend looking up the cutscenes from Epic Mickey 2 and hear exactly what he sounds like to give the character the exact tone and accent.
I don't trust at all in the Mad Doctor!
You two, quick! We have to help Oswald before he falls into the bottle, too!