Horror Shop Radio Private Auditions (Ongoing)

CASTING CALL:  HORROR SHOP RADIO, VARIOUS EPISODES

AUDITION DEADLINE: MARCH 21 – MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE AND SEND FINAL RECORDINGS WITHIN A WEEK OF BEING CAST FOR A ROLE. 

UNPAID ROLES. Credit will be given in audio form at the end of the episode, as well as written in the show notes. Also, we may promote you on social media as a featured cast member with possible link to your website/social media/etc.

This page will now contain roles posted as needed for various upcoming episodes. It will serve as a private audition page that I will send to recurring cast members or anyone who has auditioned in the past that I enjoyed but just wasn't cast yet. This is a PRIVATE casting and is BY INVITATION ONLY. If you are here now, you have shown alot of potential and took interest in a prior casting and I want to give you a chance to be a part of the show before any newcomers are brought on. Please do not send this to anyone else as there is quite the talent pool to select from. Roles will be updated on this page accordingly, as needed.

Please audition for as many roles as you believe you could be a good fit for. The more roles you audition for, the better chance you have at being selected for a part. Please send a separate mp3 file for each character.  Please label file name as “HSR_CHARACTER NAME_YOUR NAME”.mp3

Please send mp3 files only to innovationcinema AT gmail DOT com

In your email, please Title the SUBJECT LINE as HSR AUDITION. Include your name, contact information, and the part you are auditioning for.  

You can submit on this page also but because this is not a traditional listing, you may not be able to submit separate character auditions if you have the free version of CCC.

Deadline to get recordings in is generally within a week from being cast. I work at a quick pace and a fast turnaround time is required. You must also have good communication. NOTE: Most episodes feature profanity or adult content, so you may be auditioning for a role that requires this.

ROLES AVAILABLE FOR EPISODE 6: "RABBIT HOLE" (UPDATED 3/18/21)

NARRATOR, Lead, Male, Any age, Trans-Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic accent preferred. The episode takes place in the 1950's and will resemble an old time tv show (ie: Leave It To Beaver). The narrator should represent the time period and cadence of a tv personality/host. Upbeat for the most part but be able to add dramatic tones and appropriate pacing for each scene and emotion being portrayed.

LINE 1:

Well hello folks! That's Little Susie, and...well, Little Susie's Mother! And I'm your friendly, neighborhood Narrator. This is the story of what took place in the spring of 1951, in the small town of Sunnyside. It was a quaint little village in those days. Everyone knew each other and it seemed they were always sooo happy. Just enjoying life to the fullest and...living each day as if it was their last. Who knows? Maybe it was.

LINE 2:

As she looked over to the grass, she noticed a large hole in the ground...about the size of a basketball. Realizing the voice seemed to be coming from within the hole, Susie walked over to the grass and knelt down. She peered down inside. It was dark and seemed to go down as far as she could see. But there was nothing inside, or so it seemed.

LINE 3:

Standing in front of the cage now, Susie suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of dread come over her. She knew something was wrong. She slowly extended her arm and undid the latch of the door. She reached into the hole as far as her arm would go and tugged on the hair but it seemed to be...stuck. Lodged deep inside the hole.

LITTLE SUSIE, Lead, Female, 10-13 yrs. old, American. Looking for an adult portraying a kid's voice, somewhat cartoony-sounding, the quintessential All-American little girl in a 50's tv show.  Very polite most times but can also come off as a spoiled little brat at times. Not too much though. There is a fine line as the listener should always feel sympathetic to her, as she is always getting picked on and bullied.

LINE 1:

(SEVERAL INSTANCES OF SUSIE GETTING UPSET WHILE BEING PICKED ON BY OTHER GIRLS)

Leave me alone Patty! <BEAT> Stop it! Be quiet! <BEAT> Stop it...all of you!! Just leave me alone!!!

LINE 1B:

(BREATHING HEAVILY AND ON THE VERGE OF A BREAKDOWN)

Jerks! Big, stupid, filthy, rotten, scum-sucking, butt-faced cows!!! I hate them! I hate all of them!

LINE 2:

(SUPER HYPER-FAST TALKING AND NON-SENSICAL)

Mother! Father! You'll never believe what just happened! I met a friend! Well...he's a...rabbit...and he talks...buuuuut...he's really nice and he's going to be my best friend! Can I keep him as a pet? He won't be any trouble at all, I assure you! I'll build him a nice rabbit hutch in the back yard and I'll feed him and take care of him and you won't have to worry about anything! Pleaseeeeee...he deserves a good home. Can I bring him home?? Pleaseeeeee.......

LINE 3:

(SUCKING UP)

Hello Mrs. Constable! I just wanted to say it is nice to meet you and have you as our teacher today!

LINE 4:

Of course! Thanks for being there. It's really swell to have someone to talk to. I...I love you Mr. Rabbit!

LINE 5:

(TERRIFIED)

Nooooooo......please.....noooooooooo!!! Help me!!! Someone help me!!!!

MR. RABBIT, Supporting, Male, Ageless, the villain of the story. Starts out as a voice in a hole in the ground that talks to Little Susie. He sounds loveable to her but to someone more educated, he sounds like a sly fox. We can tell from how he speaks that he has ulterior motives, turns very dark and sinister in the end. No specific sound in mind for this character, somewhat cartoonish may be a good start. Maybe even a Baby Herman vibe but I'm not tied to anything. Looking for some unique voice options. His tone should definitely change in the end.

LINE 1a/b/c:

Pssst....Hey kid! Over here!

Yeah kid...this is my home. Of course I'm down here!

That's Mr. Rabbit to you!

LINE 2:

Oh I have my ways! Trust me...I'll be your best friend. And I can make them all go away...

LINE 3:

I told you Susie...I'm magic. I make things happen! If I told you my secret...I'd have to...kill you! <CHUCKLES> I'm just pulling your chain Susie!

LINE 4a/b:

(THESE LINES ARE AFTER MR. RABBIT HAS REVEALED HIMSELF TO BE A TERRIFYING, DARK ENTITY)

Stop? Leave you alone? That's all you ever say, Susie. I'm your best friend, remember? I've done everything you asked. You wanted all those wretched souls to never bother you again. I've made sure that they're gone forever! There's no one left to torment you now!

It's ok Susie....take my hand.  You don't need them.  You don't need any of them! We can be best friends forever!

MOTHER, Supporting, Female, late 20's-early 30's, the picture perfect All-American housewife/mother of the 1950's.

LINE 1: (multiple lines during the opening scene where she is waking up her daughter)

(FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BEDROOM DOOR)

Ohhhhh Susieeeee...Wakey wakey!

Rise and shine, my darling! Time to get up for school!

Why yes it does my dear! Go ahead and get dressed. I fixed up a delicious breakfast just for you. It's waiting for you downstairs.

Only the best for my little angel! Alright dear, now hurry up. We don't want to miss that bus now, do we?

LINE 2:

(DISAPPOINTED)

Your teacher called home Susie. She told us what you did today and that you were given a detention! Of all things, I would never expect such behavior out of you Susie!

LINE 3

Dear, what your father is trying to say is....you're obsessed with this pet idea! Drawing bunny rabbits during class instead of focusing on your work?? Your father and I have told you countless times...we are not getting a dog or a cat...or especially a rabbit!

FATHER, Supporting, Male, 30's, Trans/Mid-Atlantic accent, typical of a 50's tv show Dad, can be charming but also cold and stern.

LINE 1: 

Good morning dear. Look at that sun shining bright! Beautiful day, I'll say!

(POLITELY)

No thank you. Don't want to be late for work now! Just my coffee will do.

LINE 2:

(BECOMING AGGITATED)

Susie...will there be anything else? I'll be late for work if I don't hurry.

LINE 3:

Young lady, you've got to be kidding me! There will be no filthy rabbits in this household! Especially after a day like today! You have some nerve even asking me this Susie! 

Insubordination towards your elders is totally uncalled for and will not be tolerated Susie! Your mother and I have decided that, until further notice or until we see you start making some changes around here...you're grounded young lady!

PATTY, Supporting, Female, 12-13 yrs old. The leader of the "mean girls" clique, who is constantly bullying Susie and getting her friends to do her dirty work.

LINE 1:

(MAKING FUN)

Aww...Little Susie, Mommy wants a kiss goodbye! Poor Little Susie's gonna miss her Mommy! <LAUGHING WITH OTHER GIRLS ON BUS>

LINE 2:

Now, listen you two. When Susie comes back with her food, slip this ketchup packet under her butt. When she goes to sit down, it'll look like she got her period all over the place!

LINE 3:

(FAKE/PLAYING A TRICK ON SUSIE)

Hey Susie...come have a seat with us. Listen, we just wanted to apologize for picking on you this morning on the bus. It wasn't very nice and we're soo sorry.

BARB, Supporting, Female, 10-13 yrs. old, 1 of Patty's "mean girl" friends, she follows her every move and does her dirty work for her.

LINE 1:

(MAKING FUN)

Aww...I think you made her upset. Looks like she's gonna cry!

LINE 2:

(AGREEING TO PLAY A GROSS TRICK ON SUSIE)

Eww...Good idea Patty! I'll do it!

LINE 3:

(ATTEMPTING A BRITISH ACCENT, EMPHASIZE THE WORD "BLOODY")

What? It was just a bloody joke! Haaahaaa...get it? Blooody joke? <LAUGHING>

SHEILA, Supporting, Female, 10-13 yrs. old,  The second of Patty's "mean girl" friends, she follows her every move and does her dirty work for her.

LINE 1:

(MAKING FUN)

Better check her diaper. She probably peed her pants!

LINE 2:

(DEVILISH)

This oughtta be great! I can't wait to see the look on her face!

LINE 3:

Susie, you're disgusting!

MRS. WEATHERBY, Supporting, Female, 40's-60's, the mean teacher everyone had and never wanted to get on her bad side. 50's era vibe.

LINE 1:

Now class, here on the map, you see the great state of Ar-Kansas (mis-pronounced). Now, this is of course, not to be confused with the state of Kansas. Although they sound similar, they are indeed two entirely different states. <BEAT> Um...yes Susie? You have a question??

LINE 2:

Now, Miss Smarty-pants...since you're such a know-it-all, why don't you show me how to teach the class? You think you can do a better job?? Go right ahead Susie...show me how its done! Go on now...let's hear it!

LINE 3:

(HUMILIATING AND MOCKING SUSIE)

You didn't mean to what?? You have some nerve trying to humiliate me! How does it feel to be up here in front of the class now? Nothing to say?? Cat got your tongue? What do you think class? How is Little Susie doing? Do you think SHE should be your teacher??

MRS. CONSTABLE, Minor, Female, 30's-60's, a very pleasant substitute teacher from the 1950's.

LINE 1:

Hello class! My name is Mrs. Constable. Mrs. Weatherby is out today and I will be your substitute teacher. I was left some notes here. Let's see...oh here we are! If you'd take out your books, we're going to be continuing our learning on our nation's Presidents. <BEAT> Oh, yes dear? You had a question?

LINE 2:

Oh why, how nice of you to say so...um...what was your name dear?

LINE 3:

Well hello Susie. It's a pleasure to meet you, and the rest of you as well!

BUS DRIVER, Minor, Male, 40's-60's, ornery, disgruntled. Hates children and his job, a real jerk!

LINE 1:

(WAITING FOR CHILD TO GET ON THE BUS)

Come on kid. Whaddya waitin for? Hurry it up and take a seat! I ain't got all day!

LINE 2:

Sit down! Let's go!

LINE 3:

Alright kid...let's gooooo!!! Get on this bus and sit down before I close these doors and leave ya standing there with that dumb look on your face!

ROGER, Minor, Male, 10-13 yr old boy. 

LINE 1:

Say Henry...I bet my bike is faster than yours! Wanna race??

LINE 2:

Hey hold on...what is that over there?

LINE 3:

I swear...I just seen a really big rabbit jump into that hole over there!

HENRY, Minor, Male, 10-13 yr old boy. 

LINE 1:

You're on, Roger! I'm gonna beat you so bad!

LINE 2:

Huh?

LINE 3:

Really?? Let's go check it out!