J0K3R (Original Audioplay)
Project Overview
J0K3R is an original audio play set around the year 2050. In a dystopian America the government is corrupt, covering their plans to take over ownership of the whole world with a farce of trade deals and negotiations.
Beneath it all is an underground world of crime and human experimentation, which the higher-ups all try to sweep under the carpet. The old days of the FBI are gone instead replaced with several small elite teams dotted around the country.
These elite teams are made up of young adults who are either victims of human experimentation or descended from them. Stronger, faster and more intelligent than regular humans their existence is completely hidden from the public eye. Each of these experiments also have special enhancements such as extreme intelligence, the ability to run at light speed, telekinesis and the most dangerous of them all, mind control.
In the midst of it all a pair of brothers is invited to the academy to become part of the new FBI. 2 years later they graduate and are placed on team J0K3R. the most notorious of the teams, renowned for it’s strength and strategic ability. However, once they start working on cases the governments ulterior motives begin to come clear.
Then the real battle starts. Stop the government in its tracks or let the entire world become America’s slaves.
--J0K3R--
Hi, I’m Angel director and main writer of J0K3R.
Along with Voice Actors/Actresses to play the characters I’m also looking for artists to assist me in drawing character and background images. Another one of two writers would also be greatly appreciated however is not required. I will be handling the editing myself. If you are interested in being an Artist or a writer please message me so we can discuss.
4 characters are already cast to some friends and myself however that is a miniscule amount of characters in a universe that has 10 leads and slowly keeps increasing over time. So, there’s plenty of room for everyone and if you don’t get a main part there is a HUGE cast of extras that needs to be filled and extras are everywhere due to the nature of this series. Each episode has criminals and civilians etc. that need voices. So, if I like your voice but don’t think it suits a main character I will ask you onto the team to play extras and possibly a character that appears later in the story.
Just a few things to note before auditioning:
-Please have a clear mic with little to no background noise or pops. I can clean audio to a certain extent but I want to have reasonably even sounding mic quality all-round.
-As this is an audio play there will be no visuals to convey characters emotions. So acting is EXTREMELY important. Get into character, be emotional, yell when you are asked to yell.
- If you would like feedback just ask ^^ I’m happy to help you improve.
-It is proffered that you have a Skype account that you are on regularly however not a requirement. I am open to communicating via email or the messaging system on CCC.
- Please be dedicated, particularly for the main characters I’d prefer not to have to recast and this will be a VERY long running project.
- The turnaround for handing in lines is roughly 4 weeks after receiving a script however, is negotiable for extensions if needed. I understand life happens.
- there is a LOT of violence, swearing. terrible backstories and generally dark and mature themes in this series so please be well aware of that and be prepared to handle it. No character is safe.
Most importantly have fun! Message me with any questions you may have. I don’t bite :P
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Thank you for reading all of that. I look forward to listening to your auditions.
-Angel
EDIT: DEADLINE CHANGED TO NOVEMBER 18TH DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING NUMBER OF AUDITIONS.
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Voice: Med/slight med-low. Slightly rough but still reasonably smooth, playful most of the time but can flick to serious in a heartbeat.
Role: Main Character
Outwardly playful and teasing, somewhat childish despite being one of the older members of the team. However, when in battle he is an incredibly accurate sniper and his sharp tongue reflects that. Very good at taking down people not just with bullets but with words. However, even in his serious mode his playfulness never quite leaves and he is still very snarky and sarcastic.
(Sarcastic/flatly) Oh really? You still think I’M stupid? For the psychologist on the team you sure can’t read people
(complaining, childishly) Why am I the one who has to pretend to be a lawyer again?
(Serious) You can trust me not to screw this up. We’ve been working on this case for nearly 3 months; I’m not going to mess it up this close to the end
(Satisfied, under breath) Right on target
(Snarky, sharp) Well, How you gonna shoot us now huh? Your gun is in pieces and you’re pinned into a corner. Hmm? I can’t hear you. What? you have no words. What a surprise...Strange how easily the cat becomes the mouse isn’t it?
Voice: Medium-low. Professional with a manipulative undertone.
Role: Recurrent character.
Harris is a notorious fraud offender having escape the hands of authorities numerous times. He hides his cunning nature behind a pleasant and professional exterior.
He is first introduced as "Taylor King" owner of the law firm Nemesis. Jazz, Nero and Kaede are sent in to corner him. However, once he ahs been caught President Sedgwick gives him a deal. Harris gets to stay out of jail if he assists the government in it's plan to own the earth. Harris, being the man he is, agrees.
(Pleasant formal) It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance Mr Blake. Please, take a seat.
(Almost sickly polite, manipulative) You’re a smart man Thomas. I respect you as an equal. This is why I have chosen you to be my personal apprentice. I believe that with our abilities combined we will never lose a case again.
(Satisfied, friendly) We have a case to begin work on almost immediately. Murder defendant, I’m almost certain he didn’t even know what happened until he was dragged in as the main suspect. The offence however, is particularly difficult to get around.
Voice: Anything and everything is welcome. From adults to children low to high. If I like your voice, you have reasonable mic quality and you can act. You're probably hired.
Role: Numerous small parts. Some of you may also get to play larger recurring roles as the series goes forward.
(Store clerk, bored) That will be $4.70. (takes money) Thank you, have a nice day.
(Guard. Teasing, slightly crude) Must have been plenty of ladies for your entertainment.
(Police officer, grateful) Thanks for doing all the legwork. We'll take him in for questioning now. It would be wonderful if you could collate your case notes and send them through just as one final effort (Kaede: No problem, expect those by tomorrow) That woluld be great.
(Civilian, shocked panic) This makes no sense, it's an inside jobm has to be. One of his guards or something.
Voice: Medium/medium-high. Youthful with and light.
Role: Recurring Character
Kayla is one of Professor Blackwell's 2 asistants. Quiet and observant she is very pereptive to the thoughts and feelings of others giving her the illusion of being a mind reader. In charge of keeping an eye on the experiment descendants who are coming of age when their enhancements will show themselves.
(Responding to instructions) Yes sir! I'll get onto that immediately.
(Observant) Isaac is dangerousy close to the point where his enhancements may be impossible to supress. We underestimated his development rate in comparison to Jay;s. I suggest we bring both of them in for a booster shot. It's the safest option.
(Welcoming, friendly) I'm Kayla. it's a pleasure to meet you Isaac. Please take a seat.
(Teasing) Hey, hey, hey Alex. I think you made a mistake. Oh don't worry it's not big just you write an entire report on the wrong person. (Alex: Goddammit) (Kayla: giggles)
Voice: Medium, Youthful and high energy.
Role: Recurrent character.
Alex is Blackwell's second assistant. In contrast to Kayla's organised and methodical nature he is scatterbrained and easily distracted. However, when he needs to get something done it gets done, and gets done well. Has a love of explosives, which despite his personality he is suprisingly good at handling.
(Energetic excited) See? I finallly got itto work! It's perfect, te smallest amount of neuclear energy possible in order to create this size of blast. I also used a particular type of plutonium that doesn't create neuclear waste and therefore no dangers to humans from left over radiation.
(Teasing to Kayla) Hey Kayla~, how's tracking Jazz going? He slipped under the radar again, oh wait, of course he has, it's Jazz.
(Friendly) Hi! Nice to meet you~ I'm Alex one of the professors assistance. You were after some new explosives right? I have plenty~
(Dejected) Yes sir, Sorry sir. I''ll never do it again. My apologies.
Voice: A second AI. Medium ranged and smooth, pleassant to listen to. Doesn't need to show much emotion.
Role: Has a few lines in most episodes.
(Friendly) Good morning! How can I help you? (other persons line) Thank you! Have a nice day.
(Calm/Normal) Only authorised personel can enter this area, a retinal scan is required. (Other persons line) Thank you Jasper, you may now enter.
(Snarky) Unfortunately that task could not be completed due to your idiocy. Please try again later when brain function is engaged.
Voice: Med/Med-low. Realtively smooth with an optional slightly hint of gruffness to it. Sophisticated and well mannered.
Role: Antagonist (Major)
Blackwell is an observant strategist with a passion for all things science. One of the original experiments himself he ahs continued on the legacy of human experimentation working closesly with the goverment to create the enhanced superhumans they plan to use in taking over the world.
A key advisor to Sedgwick, Blackwell's word is well trusted and any plans the government creates he is a part of. His lack of morals and willingness to breach human rights makes him a perfect addition to the team. Creating chemical weapons, atomic bombs and superhumans is just the surface of what this man has done and there is no telling where he will stop.
Despite the madness inside ont eh outside Blackwell appears well mannerd. He conducts himself well and knows what to say and the right time to say it. Not even the goverment aside from the president and Julia know what he's done and they plan to keep it that way.
(Enthusiastic but trying to hide it with a calm exterior) Their fast development rate is a credit to their heritage. It is rare that children are born from two experiments and when they are it's rare that they show enhancements without any sevear draw back. The Heywood brothers will be a double edged sword. Brilliant at what they do and an asset to the state but, their nature will also make them incredibly hard to fool. It's going to be nye impossible to keep our true intentions hidden with them around.
(Pleasant, responding to being given orders) No problem sir. It would be my pleasure.
(Welcoming, friendly) Nice to mett you. I'm Markus Blackwell, scientifc advisor to President Sedgwick. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
Voice: Just an AI. preferably medium-high and smooth. Pleasant to listen to.
Role: Has a few lines in most episodes.
(Friendly) Good morning! How can I help you? (other persons line) Thank you! Have a nice day.
(Calm/normal) Opening servailance database. Please wait while the serve syncs.
(Sarcastic, being difficult) My apologies, that is not part of my programming. Please try again when you understand how I am programmed to behave.
Voice: Anything and everything is welcome. From adults to children low to high. If I like your voice, you have reasonable mic quality and you can act. You're probably hired.
Role: Numerous small parts. Some of you may also get to play larger recurring roles as the series goes forward.
(Receptionist, Friendly) Yes, yes. Come this way you’ll be issued a pass immediately and then a guard will guide you to meet Mr King.
(Child, aout 7-8 years old, scared) Wy are they taking Mommy away? Why is there a sheet on her? MOMMY CAN YOU HERE ME? MOMMYYYYY. (other persons line)(stubborn) No, I want my mommy.
(Scientist, observing, relaying information to Blackwell) Kishitani's abilities are starting to make themselves too apparent for my liking. I propose we bring him in for another shot of supressants.
(Civilian, shocked) What? How.. that's impossible! How could someone get close enough to the president AND still be able to draw a gun, not to mention shoot it.
Voice: Medium-low, mature and sultry. Think Lust from Fullmetal Alchemist.
Role: Antagonist (Major)
Not afraid to use sex appeal to get away Julia is President Sedgwicks second in command and has everything required to get the job done. Sultry, flirtatious and manipulative Julia will use everything in her power to get her way, she will even kill someone if it means forwarding the government's plan to take over the world.
An experiment victim herself Julia has the gift of charmspeak allowing her to manipulate people into doing her bidding with words alone. A very dangerous power when in the hands of the wrong person. And Julia proves herself often to be the wrong person.
(Content, gentle teasing) You’ve been looking forward to this for a long time haven’t you?
(Flirtatious) *chuckle* Oh really? What gives you that idea
(Explaining, calm) The Heywoods are maturing at an extremely fast pace. Blackwell is concerned that by the time James reaches 15 both of them will be far too developed for their abilities to be supressed sufficiently. Isaac is already dangerous close to the borderline. Blackwell suggested we make an exception and invite them to the academy a year early. Opinions?
(Satisfied) As always. They walk right into the trap, no questions asked. *sigh* This is too easy.
(Manipulative. sultry) Oh, I think you know what I want. You'd never hesitate to give it to a lady now, would you? it would be such a shame if you disappointed me.
Voice: Medium to medium low. Strong and tomboyish whilst still sounding distinctively female. Needs to sound mildly exasperated or annoyed half the time.
Role: Main Character
Taya is serious and down to earth taking her work seriously and very rarely taking time to relax with the team, instead preffering to train on her own while everyone else takes a break.
As the explosives expert of the team she has a personality to match being the most liely to get worked up in any situation. Her enhancements also give her pyrokenisis which is a very scary thing when put together with a notoriously bad temper.
Tomboyish, deadpan, and occasionally downright rude, Taya never sugar-coats a thing and when the truth needs to be said, straight out says it.
Has tsundere tendancies when ti comes to most of the J0K3R team.
Note: Has the mmost swearing out of any character
(mildly irritated) There isn't time for playing around Wyatt. Get your head back in the game. Wasting even just one minute could make all the difference.
(Fond, motivational) It's not that I like you but you do a good job of what you do Jay. You're the best strategist I've seen in a long time. Believe in your ability. Believe in the team. We're all here, it's your plans that make this whole thing work.
(Setting a blast off, concentrating) Three...two...one. Boom! (Satisfied) Going up in smoke just as planned.
(Begging, desperate) NO! Ash..please. You'll die if you go in there. The team wouldn't be the same without you. We wouldn't be anywhere near as good at what we do without you here...hell... (Quietly) I'd miss you..I wouldn't be able to keep doing this without you.
(Mocking) My name is Taya Jevais and I'm here to blow you to the moon and back again.
Voice: Medium/Medium-high. Youthful and energetic whilst still being able to portray more serious emotions when needed.
Role: Main Character
Kieran is lively and energetic, by far the most childish member of J0K3R, at least on the outside. Easily excited and curious about anything and everything he makes for an easily distracted, yet very effective intelligence gatherer. Often heading down the right route accidently purely after going on one of his whims.
A whimsical dreamer with dreams of a world where everything is peaceful Keiran is very adament in fighting against the government's plan. In fact, discussing "Day 0" as the team has dubbed it is one of the rare occasions when Kieran will become sombre and mature instead of energetic and childlike.
His energetic childlike exterior however is a farce for a much more complex person beneath. When his true personality shines through he can stand side by side with Jay and Kaede as a master strategest. He is also the weapons master of the team knowing ridiculously in-depth information about all time of weaponry from WW! onwards.
(Thinking out loud) Hmm... that doesn't make any sense. If the intention was to blow up half the planet they would have done it by now, wipe out all their enemies before they could do anything. (Curious, questioning) Hey Taya, if you were trying to take over the world how would you go about it?
(Whining) C'mon. I'm not actually a child. Okay I behave like one sometimes but I'm the same age as the rest of you. Tell me what's going on..TELL ME
(Serious, dark) They're trying to manipulate us. Making us believe we're doing good things when really all we're doing is taking out all who oppose them. To them we're just a group of loyal dogs sitting by their masters feet, waiting to be told to go fetch.
(Curious) So... if that's how Isaac feels. Then, why doesn't he just tell her?
Voice: Medium-high, soft and quiet without sounding weak. Only raises her voice very ocasionally but still needs to Yell.
Role: Main Character
Quiet and gentle Rayne is often mistaken for being weak and easily overlooked compared to the other J0K3R members. As an intelligence gathering specialist this gives her the ability to blend into crowds unnoticed often almost invisible to those who aren't looking for her.
Her enhancements give her extremely sensitive hearing and sight allowing her to gather intelligence without having to get close enough to be spotted, however, it makes her extremely sensitive to both loud noises and light making her almost useless in some scenarios. Despite this, she is a highly valued member of the team.
Rarely speaks unless prompted but when she does choose to say something out of ehr own mind the other J0K3R members usually listen. Because when she says something, it's usually well thought out and worth listening to.
(Shy, quiet) Umm..excuse me. My name's Rayne. It's nice to meet you.
(Calm, comforting) You didn't do anything wrong. Mistakes happen, as long as you learn from your mistakes that's all that mattrs. Stand up and keep moving on. It's the only thing you can do.
(Calm, relaying information) 10:23pm, Harris has left the bar ans is now headed into an alley nearby. I'll follow at a safe distance. I suspect he's meeting an associate.
(Happy, grateful) Thank you. I couldn't have done it without you by my side. I used to find it impossible to talk to people.. I still do. But you make it easy for me. Thank you...thank you so much.
(Scared) Wh...what are you doing? Jay..I don't like that look. Please tell me you're not thinking of doing that...please. (Jay: I can't tell you i won't) (distressed) No..No...You can't. (Determined) I WON'T LET YOU!
Voice: Medium, just a normal guy voice nothing terribly specific. Very relaxed and chill. Almost lazy in some of his speaking.
Role: Main character
Ash is lighthearted and relaxed 99.99% of the time. He's notably the most fliratious member of the team flirting (or attempting to flirt) with all 3 female members a long with many a girl he comes across in the street. Ash is also the most playful member of the team often breaking the tension in more serious situations when everyone else is extremely stresed, sure, his attempts often backfire but he enver stops trying.
When he gets serious however, Ash is one of the scariest members of the team because it's such a 180 from his normal personality. Often scaring the rest of the team along with whoever he is focused on destroying.
(Flirting, smooth) Hey, are you an angel because I think you fell from heaven. (Gets slapped by other character) (indignant) HEY WHAT WAS THAT FOR?
(Curious, Casual) How'd it go?
(Deadpan) They just get stupider by the second. (mildly exasperated) So, then it was just another mission there was no point being called out for. Sounds about right.
(Serious) I'm heading in. Don't try to stop me and whatever you do. Don't stand in my line of fire. I won't discriminate with who I shoot. I just want her back.
(Remorse) I'm...I'm so sorry.. I...I have nothing to say. Please... Forgive me.
Voice: Medium/Medium-high. Light, soft and smooth. Calm most of the time however can be extremely expressive on occasion. Gives off an air of maturity whilst still sounding young.
Role: Protagonist.
Cool, calm and collected most of the time Jay is a level headed strategist with a talent for thinking on the fly. Despite his terrible past, still maintains a childlike air of innocence that leads to the rest of the team seeing him as a younger brother figure.
However, despite this he is a formidable opponent in mind games and not to be taken lightly no matter the circumstances. When the time calls for it Jay is one of the most ruthless members of team J0K3R due to his natural emotional detachment to situations and people.
Despite this natural detachment when he cares about someone he will go to the ends of the earth for them. His relationship with his older brother Isaac is a prime example of this.
(Narrating, calm yet sad) The bitter taste of sorrow mixes with the sweet flavour of victory. The thought of someone dying being for the greater good but yet you still love them; hold them close to your heart never wanting to let go. I just want to go back and change things… but I guess there’s no time for that.
(playful, teasing) No really? Not like the building has a giant sign on the door reading ACADEMY or anything. No not at all.
(Deadpan) sigh Nero…something tells me you know exactly what’s going on and just playing dumb. (other person’s line) CALLED IT!
(Satisfied, under breath) Checkmate.
(angry and sad, gradually rising in volume) You..you…you betrayed us… Does this whole fight not have any meaning to you? Would you rather live in your little hole of safety and see the whole world burn than have things continue on as they’ve always been? WHAT MADE YOU CHANGE? YOU WERE SO DEDICATED TO THIS AND NOW ALL THAT FIGHT HAS GONE. (quiet, passive-aggressive) Go away, get out of here. We don’t have space for traitors.
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