The Moths In The Attic
Project Overview
*Portraits are being added as I go*
- -You need to have Discord to join the project's server and communicate. This is where most of the planning will take place.
- -You need to be able to record audio with as little background noise as possible. Some can be cleaned up during editing but if you have too much background noise I'll have to turn you down. You can use your phone with a pair of headphones from walmart that have a mic on them, so long as I can hear you and there's no loud static and minimal background sounds
-You need to be able to work on a project that may take a while. I don't plan on going past 13 episodes, and 20 at max, but there's no telling how long it will take to script and get everyone's lines recorded and edited together
-You need to be able to accept advice and constructive criticism. All I ask is that you be willing to listen to opinions on your performance and be able to do retakes if needed, and just be able to learn what I'd like for your role as we go forward.
-You need to be willing to communicate with your fellow actors who have been cast and get along. I'm not asking you to try your very best to be best buddies, but I'd like to see my crew getting along and talking to one another about at least the project. Communication is a good thing!
-Be able to give feedback! I really appreciate feedback from the people I work with, and I value what criticism and advice I'm given. If you can give me feedback like what feels like a good flow of conversation, if something seems out of place, or needs to be clearer then that would be really helpful to have as the writer and introductory narrator
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The heir to a family estate with German roots. Finley Leichten is a nonbinary character; this means they must sound androgynous. The voice actor can be of any gender so long as they sound androgynous or can portray themselves to be androgynous even if their voice sounds more feminine or masculine.
Finley has a touch of a German accent acquired from their family, though it doesn't always show through. This means it's not necessary to keep an accent for Finley, just have proper pronunciation of the occasional German word or phrase. That can easily be achieved by looking the words up on Leo Dictionary
[excited, but anxiously hesitant] Daniels has given me a very thoughtful gift I must say, however, talking to myself feels quite awkward.
[emotionally distraught] Daniels, I- I'm so sorry. I never meant to insult you with my frivolous emotions. I just- I don't want to go. I want to stay. I'm so afraid to leave...
[a charming, humurous laugh] You have to be joking? He really said that you? Oh, spitze! I can hardly believe you, how foolish!
Weston Daniels is a horologist, and a friend of the Liechten family. He inherited his store and workshop from his father, and spent his youth playing in the shop with his childhood friend Finley. He's a few years older than Finley, and his maturity shows.
[rather techinical] Horology is the study of time, my friend. Measuring the movement of passing moments and quantifying the progression of the world we live in. Yet despite its mathematical properties time can never be subtracted, and the addition of the minutes ticking by can never be undone. It is quantifiable yet intangible with a stubborn permanence.
[fuming and resentful] Don't you insult me! Take your whimpering elsewhere, I don't want it. It's simply pathetic.
[remorseful] I'm so sorry. You must forgive me- I let my resentment for certain circumstances get the better of me. I should never have taken it out on you... I'm so ashamed. I'm.... undeserving of your forgiveness.
Finley's uncle, brother to Mrs. Leichten, and son to Mr. Leichten.
[coldly] You're lucky to be where you are, boy. I wouldn't test my limits were I you.
[frustrated] How can you do this? Are you so blind as to really value something as pretentious as that?
[quietly, almost sad] Come, boys. It's best we leave, you needn't listen to these fools. They only care to hear themselves and no one else. No need to give them the luxury of your attention.
Mrs. Leichten is a stern and commanding mother, so her voice should sound more mature, and maybe even a bit low. Mrs. Leichten goes through a variety of changes over time, but it's important to start out strong with her. Her husband died when Finley was a child, and so Mrs. Leichten has raised Finley on her own for half of their life. When she is in charge she knows what she's doing, except for when she doesn't, but she'd never reveal having lost her grip on things except in private.
[firmly, with a sense of duty] Run along now, Finley. Your friend shall fetch you at noon, and you must be dressed and groomed before he gets here. You best hurry, child.
[upset, hint of anger] You can't treat us this way, brother! You've no right to say such things, or to even dare speak for our father in such a manner. You should be ashamed.
[Fearfully] We have to go, child. Best not to dwell on it, and hurry along. There's no telling what might happen before morning...
One of Albrecht's illegitimate sons, and the more bashful one of the two. He's inquisitive and eager to learn new things, but can be a bit stuffy when talking to strangers and always cautious of less familiar faces. He spends a great deal of time in the library at their grandfather's estate, reading whatever books he can get his hands on.
[softly] I thought it was rather nice in the garden, of course Opa instructed me to stay out of the portion the public is able to view. It's lovely there, but I get the feeling he doesn't want us seen there.
[blankly] What do you need of me? You don't often speak to either of us, let alone me.
[defensively] I'd like to be left alone. I don't have time for this right now, so please just- just stop.
[gleeful] Don't you find horses wonderful? They're wonderful animals, I think. Of course, they spook easy so you have to remember that when dealing with them.
[salty boy] Ah, yes. Cousin, the perfect child. Wish I could be that for once.
[somber] Unfortunately that's not the case. Bertram and I are only bastards, and so we're not exactly the pride of the family. Not sure if we're even viewed as family sometimes. Shame.
An old man, who is talked about more often than he'll actually speak. There may only be a handful of episodes in which he has lines, so this is a very minor role. He is a simple, dignified man of German roots with a thicker German accent than any of the other family members.
[warmly] Come, Finley, have tea with your Opa. It's always so nice to see you, dear.
[weakly] I'm not changing my mind. I made my decision- you best accept it as such, son.
[Scoffs] Don't be so ridiculous. They'll never see a bit of it so long as I have any say, and I certainly do.
Finley's "assistant" in later parts of the story, and a member of a certain secretive group. Camil is rather relaxed, and tends to be very mothering. Camil serves as a mentor of sorts, and is also androgynous.
[clicking their tongue] Careless, careless. Oh well, what can you do, after all? Animals will be animals, and people will be people.
[enigmatic] You tell me. What do you think we do here?
[judging] Really? Are we really going there tonight? You'll give me a migraine yet, I swear.
Works closely with Finley later down the line, kind of a postman, and a member of a certain secretive group.
[cheerfully] Today is a lovely day, and my bag is full of lovely letters for lovely people.
[gingerly] Smiles, smiles. Let's see that smile of yours dear, no need to let these sillies bring your spirits down so much.
[mischievous laugh] Is that what you think of me? Oh, you poor thing!
A lively woman with a rather smart mouth, and a member of a certain secretive group.
I don't have the slightest idea who you're talking about, but they sound disappointing.
[Exasperated] Well alright then, I think I should have a drink. Or seven.
Alright, well I have a plan for you. You take this prick, lure him into an alley, and then you break his legs. You have to be quick though because until you break them he can still run. [brief pause] What? Who says a little violence won't solve this?
A man with a heart of gold, full of nothing but kindness towards those around him. He's another member of a certain secretive group, but only out of formality. In all honesty he doesn't really do anything, except maybe be everyone's cheerleader. Of course, they all love having him around.
Have you met Min yet? That lady is a treat to be around, she always makes me laugh. Oh, you should ask her about what happened with that stray cat last week. [hearty laughter] It was the best thing I ever saw!
[comforting] I know you want to hear from him, but don't worry, okay? I'm sure you'll hear something soon. Who knows, maybe he'll stop by one day and give you some news. Just don't worry yourself too much, alright?
[shocked] Don't you have any idea what you've done? I don't know what you were expecting to happen, but I can tell you this is going to go very, very badly.
Tamara has a low voice, that's sweet like syrup. She's a cook, and a member of a certain secretive group.
[annoyed] For the last time; no, we can not "steal" children. I don't care if they're orphans, just grabbing them off the street isn't adopting that's called kidnapping.
[caring] You'll have to overlook them. The rest of them aren't always as tactful as they ought to be, but don't pay them any mind. What do they know anyways?
How does that recorder even work? Explain it to me. Wait- it's already on? Right now? How do you know?
I'll need a few people to fill in a few extra roles for background characters, and some recurring minor characters as well. I have no particular preference for these voices and will assign you what minor role(s) I see fit. Bear in mind if you are cast for this role you will most likely be assigned several roles, but they are all smaller ones.
[gossipy] Did you hear about the trouble Mrs. Stoker's boy caused last week? It sounded quite dreadful.
[chuckles] Nothing like nobles and the uptight little rules about every single thing
[somber] I can't say this will end well, or in your favor, dear.
I'll need a few people to fill in a few extra roles for background characters, and some recurring minor characters as well. I have no particular preference for these voices and will assign you what minor role(s) I see fit. Bear in mind if you are cast for this role you will most likely be assigned several roles, but they are all smaller ones.
[gossipy] Did you hear about the trouble Mrs. Stoker's boy caused last week? It sounded quite dreadful.
[chuckles] Nothing like nobles and the uptight little rules about every single thing
[somber] I can't say this will end well, or in your favor, dear.
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