*UPDATE* I am only opening casting for the roles of Soma and Agni.
Thanks for checking out this project of mine. My name is Chantelle or thataussieva!
I plan to fandub the first Black Butler special called His Butler, Performer.
Episode summary: “The actors hired to perform Hamlet for the Fantom Company's children charity concert have encountered an accident on the high seas. With the actors not being able to make the event on time, Fantom Hive's president, Ceil Phantomhive, must now take matters into his own hands and put on a performance worthy of the Phantomhive name. To accomplish this feat Ceil and his friends and his mansion staff take the place of the actors to salvage the concert. Among Ceil's friends that volunteer to aid in this endeavor are Undertaker, Prince Soma, Agni, Elizabeth, Griel Sutcliff, Lau, and Lan Mao, as well as all the regular characters. Although many difficulties are faced, a grand concert is performed through the efforts of Ceil and his butler, Sebastian Michaelis, because after all, "He is one hell of a butler." (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11400)
The episode is roughly 25 minutes long but I will be uploading it in sections.
I hope to cast this ASAP so I'll set the deadline for the 9th of May (please note this deadline may be extended if needed) but casting will only take place after the set deadline.
There are 15 speaking characters in this OVA in total.
With the exception of CIEL PHANTOMHIVE, all other roles in the episode are available.
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This is an UNPAID project.
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Audition directions:
MUST have a good microphone. XLR preferred.
Maximum 3 takes per line
Feel free to aim as close to the original character’s voices HOWEVER I encourage you to put your own spin on the character (as long as it suits them).
Not really a direction but there is no limit to auditions so show off which every character you’d like to audition for!
As I mentioned above, feel free to audition for multiple characters and show off your own talents!
Without further ado, I look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, let me know!
(If you prefer to audition from a document, you can find the audition document here)
If you haven’t seen the last Black Butler fandub I did, take a look at it HERE. I aim for this project to be of equal or better quality as the last one.
(mid)
Accent: Indian/English
Soma is a visiting Prince from India who takes a liking to Ciel and declares him a friend. He is childish and demanding but has a good heart. IMPORTANT NOTE: I will consider either an English, US or Indian accent for Soma. For an example of his voice, see here: https://youtu.be/E9SnnNuNedw?t=38
(proud) Obviously I will be playing Rama Krishna
(low)
Accent: Indian/English
Agni is Soma's butler. He has a deep admiration for his master and is extremely loyal. IMPORTANT NOTE: I will consider either an English, US or Indian accent for Agni. An example of the English VA voice can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_eeqWWjUu4
(happily) But there is plenty to go around. Please feel free to help yourself
(low-mid)
Accent: English
*note: Probably the character with the most amount of lines in the entire episode, Sebastian is a major role in this OVA so I’ll be looking for a reliable actor.
Sebastian is Ciel's demon butler and in the OVA his role doesn't really change much. He is only a costar to Ciel but still acts as his "character" would. His lines are usually spoken with a hint of mischief or said while wearing a smirk. For an example of his voice, see here: https://youtu.be/MH0c8e3A7RQ?t=38
I never expected charity from you. I have to admit, I do admire your philanthropic spirit, Master.
I’ve heard the same of thee. Perhaps you will see fit to take pity on me.
(mid - high)
Accent: English
Elizabeth is Ciel's bubbly fiancé who likes everything to be super cute and pretty. For an example of her voice, see here: https://youtu.be/uZSkyA0OGlM?t=38
(excited) Oh and I want to be a gorgeous princess!
(upset) That wouldn’t be cute at all!
(loud crying) Love for the poor orphans! How noble!
(loud whisper) Can’t you do better with the light than that?
(mid - high)
Accent: English
Finnian is a very cheerful and somewhat clumsy member of the Phantomhive staff. He occupies the position of groundskeeper. Finnian's voice and appearance don't change from the first season. He is only a minor character with a handful of lines. For an example of his voice, see here: https://youtu.be/fgawaQFBNXQ?t=38
(crying/proud) Of course our master understands how they feel
(mid)
Accent: English
Mey-Rin is a very clumsy member of the Phantomhive staff. She is the only maid on staff. She is only a minor character with a handful of lines. AUDITION NOTE: Don't feel like you need to copy her particular voice. As this is an OVA, I will be open to different interpretations. For an example of her voice, see here: https://youtu.be/KcjVQxhcg_0?t=38
(in awe) Tanaka can convey all that just by being there
(mid)
Accent: English
Lau is a Chinese nobleman and the operator of opium dens. His character personality remains the same during this OVA. I will accept American accents for this too. For an example of his voice, please see here: https://youtu.be/UAyKWC7XeTw?t=38
My dear Ran Mao, tell me what part do you want to play?
(mid - high)
Accent: English
Very overdramatic and a total diva. For an example of Grell's voice, please see here: https://youtu.be/LWIvzsdgafA?t=38
‘Not to be’ of course! That’s a dead certainty
(overly dramatic) To be or not to be. That is the question
(mid)
Accent: English
The Undertaker is a very mysterious character. His eyes are rarely shown and he always has a mischievous grin on his face. For an example of his voice, see here: https://youtu.be/T0XSVOjj9gw?t=38
(talking about petticoats) I won’t be caught dead in less than 5
(laughing) Your Majesty, you’re getting a bit handsy for me. I am a lady after all!
(mid)
Accent: English
*Note: this character only has one or two lines
Pluto is a hellhound and vocal interpretations are welcome
(calm) So, they’re on holiday. Which also means, I get to holiday as well
(mid)
Accent: English
*Note: this character only has one or two lines
William is a Grim Reaper with the Management Division. He has a similar vocal type to Sebastian and is a very straightforward and serious individual. In the OVA, he appears as a short home shopping advert. For an example of his voice, see here: https://youtu.be/1n_QqcvlVuQ?t=38
(annoyed) So this is where you’ve been spending all your time, Reaper Sutcliff
(mid)
Accent: English
*Note: this character only has one or two lines
Self centered narcissist with a flair for the overdramatic and an eye for young girls of nobility. For an example of his voice, see here: https://youtu.be/2l8lkUOk-_M?t=38
(overly dramatic) how he trembles with such honest fury
(low - mid)
Accent: English
(*note this character has one line in the entire episode and I think she says it twice)
Ran-Mao is cold and emotionless; communicating with nods or gestures. If she does speak, it is in a low monotonous tone.
(monotone) Seaweed
