Hello, everyone! Welcome to the casting call for Monarch, a Sims 2 film. My name is Allie Goodell, or TheOnlyException, and yet again I'm needing to find voice actors for this project due to unresponsive cast members and microphone quality issues.
NOTE: Please only audition for this project if you are willing to sign a contract. You must either be 18 years old or have a legal guardian sign for you in order to agree to the contract. This project also contains physical violence and death, so if you are uncomfortable with those themes please reconsider auditioning.
If you previously auditioned for this project, feel free to audition again or, if you prefer, refer me to your previous audition.
I will not be providing feedback for all auditions unless feedback is requested. If you'd like my comments on your audition, let me know!
Re-auditions are also welcome if you think you could perform better on a second audition!
PAYMENT:
All payments will be made through PayPal, after lines and any necessary retakes have been turned in. More information can be found in the general contract linked below. Rates vary depending on the characters. Arabella (in addition to Eliza and Atticus who have already been cast and lines collected) has a lot more lines in comparison to the rest of the characters, so her rate is $0.75 per line/sound effect, whereas the remaining supporting characters have rates of $1 per line/sound effect. I've done this so I can afford to pay the actors - since I can't realistically flesh out a ton of money for main characters. If you are uncomfortable with this, then this may not be the project for you. Thank you for understanding.
CONTRACTS:
You can find the general contract that I've written up HERE. Specific information such as payment and deadline will be filled in after I have settled the cast, so I can edit specifics such as the Talent's name and give them a proper amount of time to record.
PLOT:
As the heiress of Antonia, Eliza faces the heavy duty of selecting a suitor in order to continue her bloodline’s rule. Her mother Elaine, doubling as the queen, is determined to keep the kingdom running, especially after her husband and king, Victor, falls ill and bedridden. However, Eliza discovers something within herself - a unique kind of love - that no one will ever approve of. In fact, it could be the one thing to get her killed.
RULES:
Have a clear microphone. I can be very picky about this, depending on if it can be cleared out or not. Don’t hesitate to audition if your microphone is ‘okay’ quality though, as I will try to clear out the background noise if I can.
Be able to meet your deadline. I will gladly give an extension if there is an emergency. If you do not meet the deadline outlined in the contract and you have not contacted me in advance, you will be replaced and the contract will be considered void.
Show emotion. This is a must. Feel free to tweak the lines if you feel they'll flow better.
Get into character. Enjoy the person you are playing, and embrace them! This makes portrayal more realistic and may allow you to sympathize with the character’s situation. I also love bloopers though, so it's alright if you goof around now and then.
If you are not cast as a main or supporting character, but are willing to play an unpaid extra role, please specify this in either your audition recording or a comment under your audition.
For this project, I am looking for British accents. For some characters, such as the uneducated slaves (Arabella and some of the extras), I would love broken English. If you do not naturally have a British accent but can pull off a convincing accent, feel free to audition.
I also want to try and cast voice actors of color for representational purposes. If you do audition for Arabella or the extras, I would appreciate if you would note if you are a person of color. If you are uncomfortable disclosing that information, you do not have to, but it is recommended.
As for recording lines once you are cast, I am planning on sending the script through email and letting the actors record independently. If you require assistance, I am willing to help with live recordings.
I would also extremely appreciate demo reels! Please inform me if you have one (and where, or link it in a comment), and I will listen to them when I can. Thank you!
The final project will be posted to my YouTube, found here: https://www.youtube.com/user/OnlyExceptionCollab
“Success is achieved and maintained by those who try and keep trying.” - W. Clement Stone
NOTE: This character is involved in scenes of serious emotional distress and suffers physical abuse. If you are not comfortable with these themes or cannot scream, cry, wail, etc., please do not audition, as the role requires it. Voice actors of color will also be prioritized for this role.
As a white writer, I highly encourage voice actors of color to ad-lib/adjust this character's lines to include black colloquialisms/Ebonics for a more realistic portrayal.
♔African/British European accent mix with broken English suggested♔
*Her assimilation into Euro-centric society would likely result in a more British-dominated accent with tinges of her original African accent.
Arabella is a shy, broken young woman; a slave under her master, Alexander Owens. She knows the harsh realities of poverty and understands that her relationship with Eliza is treacherous, but her love for the heiress overpowers this. Arabella discovers a new reason to live after meeting Eliza.
[241 lines/sound effects, $1.00 per line]
[Medium or Low pitch]
[Perceptive, genuine, kind, shy, easily anxious]
[Black; lesbian]
Line 1: (nervous, stammering, shocked) Y-Your majesty! I wasn’t expecting your presence, please forgive the mess!
Line 2: (flustered) I-I was instructed to deliver this, on behalf of my master… He wishes to pay respects to the King.
Line 3: (worried, frustrated) This! This is wrong, Eliza! We shouldn’t- we can’t.
Line 4: (terrified, pleading, emotional) Don’t do this, please, please, I beg you!
Line 5: Please include samples of sound effects - chuckling, sobbing, wailing in pain, and screaming for this portion.
♔ English/British accent required♔
A closer friend than most royals to Eliza, though still distant. Margaret is empathetic toward the heiress in times of distress and genuinely attempts to cheer Eliza up in weary situations. Though the heiress does not fully appreciate her presence, Margaret is surely somewhere in the background to console Eliza whenever needed - whether welcomed or not.
[110 lines/sound effects, $1.00 per line]
[Medium pitch]
[Receptive, down-to-Earth, considerate]
[White]
Line 1: (hushed, but grinning) Here, take the treats before anyone sees! Your mother’s informed the entire castle of your detention.
Line 2: (raising an eyebrow, teasing) Oh, Atticus, are you scared she's trying to replace you? You know how Eliza loves you.
Line 3: (terrified, upset, shaming, hurried) Are you really going to let this happen?
Line 4: (concerned, empathetic, growing upset, but composed) There is nothing you can do, Eliza. I know you’re upset, but you cannot sit around and soak in your pain forever.
♔ English/British accent required♔
Antonia's king and Eliza's father, Victor is a cheerful, carefree man, much to the contrast to his wife. An arranged marriage when he was young led to much quarrel between Elaine and himself. He often takes Eliza's side on issues, given they share similar views and have the same mindset.
[92 lines/sound effects, $1.00 per line]
[Lower pitch]
[Humble, joyous, loving, wise]
[White]
Line 1: (wise, amused) You cannot lead a kingdom by yourself. Trust me, I’ve tried.
Line 2: (sympathetic, but slightly uncomfortable, concerned) I see you’re extremely fond of this woman... But is she worth risking your reputation?
Line 3: (weakly, concerned, guilty) I have always wanted you to follow your heart. I didn’t want my health to affect your choices.
(pause/beat)
And I still don’t want it to.
Line 4: Please provide samples of coughing and weak breathing for this portion.
