OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Brass Eagle is a ten episode fantasy fiction audio drama currently in production. The series is narrated by Mike LeBeau and stars E.R. Hollands, Maddi Albregts, and Connor Bushoven.
Episode 1 can be found on all podcasting platforms, and at http://www.brasseaglepod.com
A full list of our Episode 1 cast and crew can be found here!
Episodes 2-10 are planned for release in 2026 (dates TBA).
STORYThe Brass Eagle Tavern is an ancient place full of secrets. The building takes its name from the eagle statue above the central fireplace. When the clock strikes midnight, the entire tavern is whisked away somewhere new. Amara and Ellis are two strangers who find themselves brought to the tavern through circumstance. The story follows them and the tavern as they encounter all sorts of danger and eventually uncover the mystery of the building’s origin.
This casting call is for characters that appear in Episode 6, which begins when the tavern teleports into a seemingly abandoned village…
Please note that this is a non-union production. The show is being produced on a set budget, with each actor receiving a flat rate for their participation in the episode. Payment will be via Paypal. All amounts are in USD.
Live group recording sessions will be scheduled via Zoom; individual sessions or asynchronous reads may happen depending on actor availability.
No part of the production makes use of generative AI.
ABOUT THE CREATORHi! I’m Connor, a 3D modeler by day and voice actor by night. Welcome to the Brass Eagle is a project I’ve been developing since 2021. I’ve worked on feature films, animated series, and advertising. You can find my full credits on my IMDb page, as well as my website.
ABOUT THIS CASTING CALLCertain episodes of this show deal with elements of personal trauma, frightening situations, and more. We’re aiming for roughly a PG-13 rating.
This project is LGBTQ+ friendly and contains characters of many different identities. For this casting call, all roles are open casting–meaning any actor may audition for any role they feel may fit, regardless of accent, ethnicity, identity, etc.
The character names listed here are temporary to avoid spoilers until the episode is ready for release.
HOW TO AUDITIONPlease record no more than 3 takes in ABCABC format. Please read the lines as written on the first take; minor ad-libs welcome on subsequent takes.
Slating is not required. Please include contact information in your audition comment.
Audio quality is very important to this production. High-quality USB/XLR mics are necessary. Please ensure you're in a noise-free environment. We ask that you submit your auditions with no post-processing (aside from cutting mistakes) so we can hear the audio as it will be delivered for the episode.
You can attach a demo reel if you have one (not required).
Auditions close Monday February 17, 2025 at 12 AM EST.
Alternatively, you can submit to our casting email by following this doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q1T1V80QbflerfVOKhZ3o6lr0eAfFauzlfF6Y7zD7oo/edit?usp=sharing
Hey folks! This call will be closing tonight, 2/17 @ 12 AM ET. Submissions submitted after this deadline won’t be considered.
I will be reaching out to selected voice actors once I’ve had the chance to review all submissions. Thank you so much to everyone who has sent in auditions! We’ll have more calls sent out for episodes 7-10 in the coming months.
$75 USD // 625 words (OPEN CASTING)
The Doctor (he/him) is the middle-aged physician for his village. Prim, proper, and well-groomed, he is perhaps too trusting for his own good. He cares deeply about his town and its inhabitants, and has become the de facto spokesperson for the small group of survivors. He and the Hunter are partners.
ELLIS, hushed: H-hello? // DOCTOR Sh-sh-shhhhh! What are you doing out there? // ELLIS: We didn’t know anyone was here– // DOCTOR: You’re not alone?
NARRATOR: A frown creases her deeply wrinkled face, and the old woman peers down the sights of a rifle braced against one shoulder, its barrel leveled right at Amara’s chest. // DOCTOR: Wait!! I can explain! // OLD WOMAN: You have ten seconds. // DOCTOR: Let’s be reasonable here– // OLD WOMAN: …Nine… // DOCTOR (panicked): I saw them wandering around outside! I couldn’t just leave them to whatever’s going on out there! Surely you understand–
BOY: Can I go outside soon? // DOCTOR: (conciliatory) Not yet. Your mother is taking good care of you, and we want to make sure you feel your best!
$75 USD // 615 words (OPEN CASTING)
The Hunter (he/him) is an enigmatic man renowned for his prowess in combating supernatural threats. He comes and goes as he pleases, and his presence in the village brings both relief and disquiet. His primary concern is solving the disappearances and eradicating whatever could be causing them. He has a soft spot for the Doctor, the two of them having been a casual relationship for years.
HUNTER: We really are the last ones left. Thought I heard something in the market, but there was nothing there. // DOCTOR: …What did you hear? // HUNTER: I don’t know. It sounded like an animal scratching around, looking for something.
DOCTOR: You’re thinking of going after whatever it was? // HUNTER: Yes. I need weapons. You didn’t happen to bring anything deadly, did you? // AMARA: Just…this. // HUNTER: …Is that a table leg?
ELLIS (nervously): What do you plan to do with those explosives? // HUNTER: If we can’t take care of it ourselves, we’re going to bury it under tons of rubble. // ELLIS: …Oh. // HUNTER: I advise you all to arm yourselves, too. Stay topside, stay safe, and keep the door closed. You’ll be hearing from us one way or another
$65 USD // 363 words (OPEN CASTING)
The Old Woman (she/her) is one of the last remaining residents of her village, stubbornly refusing to leave even as people have begun to disappear. She is cranky, skeptical, and quick to draw her flintlock on anyone who would give her a reason to be suspicious. She harbors an old resentment for mages and their ilk from her religious upbringing.
OLD WOMAN: …Did I hear someone’s in need of weapons? I can remedy that. // NARRATOR: The old woman’s face is grim but her eyes gleam devilishly. She raps on a section of wall, which swings open to reveal a concealed shelf. Within is an impressive collection of weaponry: flintlock pistols, gleaming blades, and quivers of wicked-looking arrows. // OLD WOMAN: My Great-Uncle Bertrand had a penchant for collecting weapons. I took after him. Will these work, Hunter?
OLD WOMAN, dangerous: Did I hear what I think I heard? (To Ellis) You there–Are you really a mageling? // ELLIS" Wh-what?! // OLD WOMAN: A mage! A Witch! ANSWER ME! [Sound of a hammer being cocked back on a rifle]
$50 USD // 183 words (OPEN CASTING)
The Mother (she/her) is a woman in her mid-30’s who bears the heavy burden of trying to look after her son alone after the death of her husband. Tired, sad, and beside herself with worry; she cares deeply about her boy and will do everything in her power to protect him.
BOY: I–I heard him, mom. // MOTHER: …Who? // BOY: Daddy. He asked me to follow him. // MOTHER: Oh, honey…you must have had a dream. I miss him, too.
MOTHER: He’s resting now, Doctor. // DOCTOR: Good. Here, meet our guests. Amara, Ellis, and—? // KEEPER (awkwardly): –just ‘Keep’ is fine. // MOTHER (a bit wary): …Welcome. I wish the circumstances were better
DOCTOR: What’s the matter? Wait–where’s your boy? // MOTHER (frantic): I don’t know! (Calling out) Cade? Where are you?!
$50 USD // 155 words (OPEN CASTING)
The Boy (he/him) is a sickly child (sounding roughly 7-10 years old) who has been having strange dreams lately. He and his mother are some of the last people to remain in their village. He’s quite chipper, remaining in good spirits despite the strangeness of his situation and his failing health.
BOY: I–I heard him, mom. // MOTHER: …Who? // BOY: Daddy. He asked me to follow him. // MOTHER: Oh, honey…you must have had a dream. I miss him, too. // BOY, protesting: No, I really did hear him–
[The Keeper and the Hunter splash through the dark tunnel. Their lanterns light upon the BOY standing in the gloom.] // BOY, politely: Hello, Mr. Hunter. Mr. Keeper.
BOY, questioning weakly: Can…can I go get mom and come back? // BEAST: N-n-noooo! NO! Weee are heeere nnooow, and s-she will c-come to usss!
$20 USD // 84 words (OPEN CASTING)
The Beast (Masc, any) is a husk possessed by strange, dark magic that embodies the forces of entropy and has been terrorizing the town. Raspy and ghastly, with a voice like wind through bone-dry reeds.
(Please do not add any sound effects to your auditions.)NARRATOR: A ghastly, wretched voice wheezes out from the darkness behind Cade. // BEAST: Interloperssss…why are you heeeeeere?
BOY, questioning: Can…can I go get mom and come back? // BEAST: N-n-noooo! NO! Weee are heeere nnooow, and s-she will c-come to usss!
BEAST, roaring: HnnnOO! NOT LEAVING!
