Casting for Episode 7 of Horror Shop Radio: "In Search of Succubus". Horror Shop Radio is a monthly horror anthology podcast, produced in an audio drama format. It can be heard on all the major podcast platforms and is developing a nice following thus far. Currently, we have no funding so there is no budget and no compensation. Your name will be voiced in the end credits of the show as well as be listed on our IMDB page. We also do Cast Announcements on our social media platforms to recognize our wonderful talent for their contributions.
This episode is tentatively set for a Halloween 2021 release so it is a very tight deadline. If you are cast, you will need to record your lines and send final takes within a week or sooner.
This particular episode contains explicit language, strong adult themes, and depictions of violence. Make sure you are ok with this before you submit an audition. Only specific characters are involved in any sexual scenes or dialogue, and those that are will be noted in the character description.
You must have a good quality microphone and no background noise. Unfortunately, I cannot consider any audition if the audio quality is not good. Please do not add any effects on your auditions. I use email as primary method of contact so please provide that in the notes for your audition. Thank you for auditioning and good luck!
Voice Actor
Gabe is a nerdy 20 something who lives in a shitty apartment with his only friend, a beta fish named Mr. Pickles. Gabe is intelligent but lacking basic common sense skills, not ever considering the consequences of his actions. He's always striking out with the ladies and is pretty desperate to find love. He's easily excitable and impulsive. He's that nice friend you have that also can be really annoying. The type that will talk your ear off and you just nod your head, not really listening to a word of what they're saying. He is likeable but just tries too hard to fit in.
Uh...so hey! My name's Gabe. I uh...well I live alone, I mean not really. I share an apartment with my friend. I mean...well he's kinda more like my pet...my little fish dude! His name is Mr. Pickles! Come to think of it, I don't really have too many friends. Like...none actually but...well I been trying to meet someone, so that's something right?! Like trying the dating scene thing ya know?? I only been on a few dates but they...well they haven't been going too great really. I mean, I don't know what it is with these chicks. They just don't get me! Like what the fuck man?! Like this first chick...uh Tanya...no Taylor...yeah that was it! I thought things were going great! Even took her to this fancy restaurant place and...WELL.....
(ENERGETIC AND AWKWARD)
I mean, I love horror films! Oh my God...the more graphic the better! Did you ever see GREEN INFERNO? I mean the scene where they cut off the arms, oh and those ants! It's just the best...a truly realistic impression of what potentially happens out there in the jungles of the amazon......I mean can you imagine??
Sometime after this, I must've fell asleep. Judging by the clock on the wall, I'd been out for a couple hours. I woke up on the couch to a bright, red light shining over my face. I rubbed my eyes and squinted, realizing this light was coming from the doorway to my bedroom. Mr. Pickles' tank was perched on the end table opposite my couch. I noticed even his little beady fish eyes were focused on the red light as well, as it enveloped his fish bowl. I sat up a bit, repositioning myself on the sofa and trying to adjust my eyes some more. Suddenly, a silhouette began to appear, partially blocking out the light from my face. As the shadowy figure began to advance towards me, it's features came into view. There she was...a beautiful...woman? She was wrapped in a silky vale that seemed to billow all around her by an invisible wind. Her sumptuous body glistened through the see-through shroud she wore, her erect nipples poking through it like daggers. Her hair was long and dark and flowed around her like the mane of a lion. Her eyes glowing like burning coals on a fire. What was I seeing? Was this a dream? My eyes were surely deceiving me! I shuddered as I tried to speak, but no words could escape my lips. I was in awe of this specimen. She was...perfect. As she got closer, I could see her eyes squint slightly as if somewhat confused by my admiration.
Voice Actor
Taylor is on a date with the fast-talking oddball Gabe. She grows increasingly more uncomfortable and is genuinely trying to think of any reason she can to abandon ship and put an end to this awful date.
(UNCOMFORTABLE AND OFF-PUTTING)
I....I never thought of that.....like ever.
But...uh...we haven't even ordered yet...
(GROWING EVEN MORE UNCOMFORTABLE)
Um...you know I think I may have to head home. I promised my horses I would....give them a bath.
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Roxy is on a date with Gabe that isn't going too well when he unintentionally insults her. She is a vegetarian who is a bit snobby and somewhat entitled. She has more respect for those who follow the same lifestyle as hers.
Caesar salad, hold the croutons, and is the pasta available gluten-free??
Oh, you are a vegetarian? That's great! I mean who could ever eat such precious animals??
My mother died from Celiac Disease...you insensitive asshole!!
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Josie is on a date with Gabe. She is a snotty, radical feminist who seems to have only one agenda...her own.
It never ceases to amaze me how boorish men have become. I mean I can open my own door you know? And I certainly don't need anyone to pay my way to a movie or dinner....so I guess it's your lucky night to save a few bucks.
I don't care what ANYONE says, a woman can do anything just as good as a man! Just a shame our vice president has to play second fiddle to a senile old man! It's only a matter of time before we take over the white house, let alone the world! Sky's the limit!
Do you ACTUALLY believe I need YOU to order for me? I can order for MYSELF, you ignorant chauvinist pig! In fact, I think I'll get a ride home...BY MYSELF!
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Anita is a News Reporter for a television station. She is reporting LIVE on the scene at a women's rights rally.
Thanks Dan! I'm here in Becketts Square with one of the MALE supporters who came out today in support of the new clinic. His name is...um...
(UNCOMFORTABLE AND RUSHING OUT OF THE SITUATION)
Alright, that's all for now. I'm Anita Dick for WTF News. Back to you in the studio Dan!
Voice Actor
Randy is a douchebag and a loser. He is a womanizing pig who is only attending a women's rights rally just to pick up chicks.
Yes...I fully support women's rights! It's their bodies and they should have every right to decide what to do with them!
These women have come a long way and it's great that they've all taken the time away from the cooking and cleaning to be here today.
In fact, I'm here for any emotional support they need! Need a shoulder to cry on? My door is always open ladies! Hey...here's my number, maybe they can uh...put it up on the screen there if anyone's interested. Say...what are you doin' later sweet cheeks?
Voice Actor
The Narrator of a television "docu-drama" program. I picture a female narrator with a soft, soothing voice but am open to other ideas or gender. Think of this as the voice you'd hear on a National Geographic-type wildlife documentary.
The Succubus can take many forms, and knows what female you find most attractive. They have been trained by their masters how to lure men into a sense of security.
The man eventually becomes so weak, as these things feed off his energy. It's what their masters desire. In fact, some of their intentions are even darker in nature.
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An average, run of a mill wife who is concerned for her husband, but also sounds a bit like a paid actor trying to sell a product on an infomercial.
It was the worst feeling...to see my husband completely powerless. I wanted to help him but...I couldn't. It was wearing him down every night.
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A man telling his story on a television infomercial. Should sound like he's trying hard to be really convincing but he's most likely a paid-actor trying to sell a product.
Every night, she would appear as this beautiful woman, and climb on top of me. The next thing I know I was fighting for survival as she viciously...took me.
I couldn't tell what was draining me. Her power...or the effort I had to put in every night to fight her off.
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Succubus is the female "Sex Demon" who is summoned. She first appears as a beautiful woman. A very sultry-sounding vixen, seducing her prey. She will also reveal her true demon form and will need a much different demeanor for this. Dialogue is rather minimal but must be comfortable with making sexual noises and depicting lewd acts. The character is very sexual in nature and a critical piece of the story.
Where is your fear, mortal?
I smell no fear in you....only....arousal.
Mmmmmmmm....
Give your best collection of sensual moaning and screams as if having rough sex. Also would like some examples of grunts, snarls, and demonic laughing. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY SOUND EFFECTS TO YOUR VOICE.
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A psycho chick on a date with her complete opposite. She is a horror freak and her obsession is very obvious. Fast talking and completely oblivious to how crazy she sounds.
(TALKING FAST AND ADAMANTLY)
I'm telling you, the EXORCIST is pure cinema, I mean Linda Blair is a goddess to me...ok, a freaking goddess!! I'm so tired of this hero worship of Meryl Streep, because...I'm sorry, did she even cat walk upside down?? Did she even get rattled violently in her bed?? Did SHE ever spin her head all the way around??? All while she was only 12 years old...12 for crying out loud! I...don't think so! No Meryl Streep for me! I LOVE Linda Blair! I would die for her...you know what I'm saying??
Pretend as if you are a crazy person who has just mashed up their peas on their dinner plate and violently spit them all over the table, as if to imitate a scene from The Exorcist. Please give an example of the sound you would make pretending to vomit in such a case.
Welp, I guess there's just no one out there for me...
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Stereotypical dumb Jock-type varsity dude. Used to getting all the chicks but is taken completely off-guard by his crazy date.
(DUMBFOUNDED)
Uhhhhhh......No....I don't quite know what your sayin...
(SHOCKED)
Ugh....what the fuck?! Did you...did you...just seriously mash up your fucking peas and spit them all over the fucking table???
(DISGUSTED, ABOUT TO BE SICK)
Yeah...I think I'm done here...
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I'm sorry ma'am, we don't have that.
Wonderful choice...it's even organic!
Good evening! What can I get for you?
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An eavesdropping patron in a restaurant who constantly keeps butting into other's conversations.
Smooth talking dude, smooooth talking.
Smoooooooth, soooper smooooooth!!
That's nasty!
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A pedestrian walking on the sidewalk who almost gets knocked over by someone not paying attention. Open to any interpretation of this.
Woah! Watch where you're goin' pal!
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A happy-go-lucky Barista in a small coffee shop.
(CHEERY)
Here you go sir!
(AFTER RECEIVING A LARGE TIP)
Oh Gee Wiz! Thank you sir!
Voice Actor
Twenty dollars? We don't usually accept tips but...well...thank you! You're very kind.
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A huge brooding demon hellbent on tearing his victims apart, that is after he has his way with them! The character has no actual spoken words, all sounds. Must be comfortable depicted as being involved in a sexual act.
Please give several examples of your best grunts, snarls, heavy breaths, roars, etc. Sound as monstrous, demonic, and beastly as you can!
