Side Character "N" Auditions Open
Hello, this is PARAGRAM.
We've opened a role for a new side character named "N". He is a nervous young man with both a nice and a creepy side. Please audition if you're interested! Thank you for your cooperation.
PARAGRAM is an upcoming interactive music project inspired by the works of MILGRAM project, produced by DECO*27, Takuya Yamanaka, OTOIRO and others!
In PARAGRAM, 7 prisoners and 2 Wardens reside inside the PARAGRAM prison. Rai, the Warden who is in charge of the prisoner, has been assigned the task to "judge" the prisoners - through music videos compiling the memories of each individual prisoner, it's up to the viewer to put the pieces together and try to solve their sins before voting them INNOCENT or GUILTY.
Their fate inside the prison, and everything that comes after that, is up to you.
(Check out the official MILGRAM project here: https://www.youtube.com/@MilgramOfficial )
PROJECT DETAILS:
This is a passion, unpaid fan project of the MILGRAM project, as stated above.
We're currently looking for a lot of different things! Voice actors, artists, etc!
Unlike the original MILGRAM project, PARAGRAM has a lot of stuff planned with voice acting, so keep that in mind
This includes character songs, short and long audiodramas, standalone voicelines... it's an ongoing thing, but the actual uploads are really separated between each other in the plan we have right now.
*DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that, even if not explicitly stated in each single characters, almost all if not all of them discuss mature, sensitive topics. For the sake of the project, they won't be stated explicitly, but there will be a confirmation once people are casted so that there aren't any inconveniences!
Age requirement for voice acting is 17+
Thank you!
PD: PLEASE PUT YOUR DISCORD TAG OR EMAIL ALONGSIDE YOUR AUDITION!!! (preferably the discord tag)
Hello, this is PARAGRAM.
We've opened a role for a new side character named "N". He is a nervous young man with both a nice and a creepy side. Please audition if you're interested! Thank you for your cooperation.
We have opened an audition role for musicians. We're looking for someone who can:
Mix and master
Optional: Composing and lyric writing
Please audition if you feel like it and good luck to everyone who is.
Jackalope is the head of the prison, and guides Rai through the endeavors of being a Warden throughout the trials.
Much like original Jackalope from the MILGRAM project, he has a middle age voice, neutral but slightly deeper. He's sarcastic, cynical and snarky, but can also be quite scary and serious sometimes. This character should be portrayed with a lot of energy.
"Good morning, sleepy head. Got a good night's rest? I see. Good, good... Please tell me. How do you feel right now? Relaxed? Thrilled? Scared? Nauseous? Well, regardless of however you feel, let me introduce you to the situation at hand..."
"You have questions? Of course you have questions, you do seem like the type to ask a lot... What- I'm not calling you dumb! I just said you look like- God, kids these days are so goddamn entitled! Respect your elders, goddamn it! ... Whew, sorry, I got a bit heated up."
"[small chuckle] Oh, you little thing. You don't need to worry about a thing. After all, the fun's just begun! And I assure you, it goes way beyond INNOCENT and GUILTY... [laughter]"
"Rai is the Warden in charge of the prison. He is tasked with surveiling over the prisoners, and look into their minds in order to judge their sins."
Rai is a 17 year old guy. With his newfound purpose as a Warden of PARAGRAM, he acts stern, which makes his voice sound serious, and kind of sarcastic sometimes. But when he's actually relaxed or having fun, his voice has a more chill tone, and is actually somewhat shy. Not too shy though. Just averagely shy. Maybe a little more than the average shyness though. Yup.
As the most prominent character, he's expected to have a lot of range.
Please also add a clip of you singing in english besides the talking audition ( Preferably singing the chorus of Will Stetson's UNDERCOVER english cover: https://youtu.be/rFlfngJfgLY?si=NDZU_hsP9IAJwASJ )
"Salutations, prisoners. You can call me Rai, and you will be under my supervision for the time being. My role here... Is to dissect your sins. In the meantime, have a good prison life."
[As if someone approached him] "Oh? What is it? [Pause] "You want to... Know about me? I um- sorry, I'm not really good at those sorts of questions. Describing oneself is hard, you know? Sometimes we don't see things in ourselves that are obvious to the rest... But seriously, I-I have no clue what to say. Was that a good answer?"
"So what? Just because you're rich you think I'm going to be any more forgiving? Do you seriously think I'm that sort of person? That's not how things work with me, unfortunately. Now, can you answer my questions? You stopped me to whine about your social status or something. I don't care."
"Kenshuu is the second prisoner in the list. Calculative and serious, his attitude can be perceived as a little "cold". Behind his glasses, his amber eyes study his surroundings with care. He does not usually engage in chit chat."
Kenshuu is a 26 year old young man. As stated above, is a very reserved person, sometimes "cold" and "mean", or at least that's how he's deemed by others, but he's actually just very serious. He has a medium to deep voice which can often sound stern and bold. He can also talk faster than average at times, when he gets too into explaining something. If you catch him in a better mood, his voice is calm.
Please add a clip of you singing in English besides your audition ( Preferably one of the choruses of Kingsleigh's Throw Down english cover (0:51 - 1:28): https://youtu.be/wx5eD2gT3uA?si=aewxR-k_HasYwKNl )
"Kuwabara Kenshuu, 26 years old. I'm a researcher. ...Where you expecting me to say something more? My apologies. I don't think there's anything else that's needed to explain. After all, you can 'extract' our memories, can't you? Hm... Sounds dumb, doesn't it?""
"This place... it has a rather strange feeling to it. It's not like anywhere I've been before. It’s strange. But assuming you’re just as incompetent as you were 5 seconds ago, you probably don't have an answer as to why that is. As expected."
"Can you leave me alone? I'm trying to work."
"Isamu is the youngest prisoner, and the fifth one in the list. He is a very energetic child, often bolting around the prison doing whatever he deems as fun. He is a natural social butterfly. He can be a bit screamy when talks, though."
Isamu's voice is what you'd typically expect from a ten year old's; loud and somewhat high-pitched. His voice can also come off as cute or annoying, depending on the circumstances. So naturally, interpreting him has to go in with a lot of energy and being able to do things kids do with their voices. Scream a lot, laugh a lot, cry a lot. Very extra, very big. He also changes his tone drastically at times.
Please upload a clip of you singing in English besides your audition ( Preferably the first chorus ( 0:23 - 1:04 ) of Nerissa Ravencroft's Neverland english cover: https://youtu.be/TZgrNZsFswA?si=IJ3zXqvL71dm-uYP . This character is expected to have fast songs so if you don't pick this song to audition, one with a faster pace might be good.)
"NYEHEHEHEHE!!! It's me, the Overseer of Worlds, Togiri Isamu! Kneel before me- H-hey! I *do* know what overseer means! Anyways, I- UGH, WHY won't you peasant let me finish!? You're SUPER annoying, Miss Warden! ...wait you're not a girl?"
"Mmmmmm...MMMNNNnnnn... I'm bored! Entertain me, peasant! C'mooonnnnn Mr. Kuwabara! You're so boring!!! You know what, I'm going. Hm!!" [angry]
[crying in pain] "WAAAAAAHHH! MY KNEEE!!! Owowowowow... Ow...Huh. It doesn't hurt as much anymore. Oh well! NYEHEHE!"
"Chie's the oldest prisoner, and the sixth one in the list. She has a fairly immature demeanor, appearing very bubbly around others. She does seem to enjoy being the oldest in the group, though."
Chie is a 34 year old woman. Despite Chie being the oldest one of the bunch, she doesn't particularly stand out for taking a leadership role in the prison. However, she does stand out for being more like a teenager at times. Chie has a very bubbly kind of voice. It's still considered mature enough for an adult, but it is rather on the younger end. She also has a very very tiny bit of a british accent (at least in English). She has a fairly wide range of emotions when it comes to her voice.
Please upload a clip of you singing in English alongside your audition ( Preferably a portion of Kingsleigh's Cat english cover (0:39 - 1:16): https://youtu.be/dTZfd2oBXV4?si=pPzUa2jYy4JMJCGy )
"What's up, kiddo! The name's Miyagawa Chie. So... what are you in here for? I'm SO curious!... wait, are you seriously the Warden? But you're so young! And GOD what is that haircut... Well, if you ever need help with that, feel free to come looking for good ol' Chie!"
"Wardennn!!!! I was just here to- god you look horrible! Did you even sleep?? No way you were planning to go out like that... [gasp] I know! I could help you get ready! This is gonna be so fun!!!"
"Hmm, I'm bored. Nothing new's happened in a while, no? It gets really jarring to stay here. But at least we get to hang out all day, no? Which I appreciate, I love having fun!!"
"Ryoto is the seventh and last prisoner of PARAGRAM. He has a very laid back and relaxed personality, always willing to lend a hand... but has a certain aura of mysteriousness to him."
Ryoto is a 21 year old guy. He is a rather laid-back individual. He's introverted, but remarkably social at the same time, not refraining from interacting with others, while still being a little bit of a loner. His voice is pretty boyish and handsome, and he has a very sarcastic sort of tone in his voice sometimes. But most of the time, his voice is one of a chill dude. When he gets upset, though, his voice can get pretty scary, even if he's talking calmly. This character is expected to have a wide emotional range.
Please upload a clip of you singing in English alongside your audition ( Preferably a portion of Aida Lyra's English Marshmallow cover (2:10 - 2:48): https://youtu.be/jRBYmyA8GdE?si=snV7twERD9LxRGfB)
"Hello there, you little guy... Wait, you're tall so that doesn't really work... Well, whatever. Wassup? I'm Ryoto. You're the Warden? Aren't you basically a kid? How does that work? Uh- whatever. You do you, man. As long as you get it right."
"Isn't it unfair that we got dragged out of wherever into this place without any sort of- I-I don't know, notification or anything?? Isn't that illegal?? It has to be. Well- I'm not sure, but it's definitely weird, at least... But I'm hungry as fuck just thinking about all that. C'mon, let's raid the kitchen."
"I wouldn't be running my mouth about that, because it is not true, and you're *not* in a position to get to know. Now get out of my face, you nosy bitch. You people tire me out."
This side character has a less prominent presence in the story compared to the other characters.
"M" is a young, androgynous sounding woman. She usually skips or ignores her obligations, and nonchalantly and openly so. She's more often than not complaining or bullying her fellow colleagues, although it's mostly on a lighthearted way, as she's usually very chill to be around when she's not being annoyed.
It's a fun role that doesn't really require a lot of emotional range.
"Ughhh, c'mon, do you think we'll get the job? I'm not really interested, but these dickheads are so incompetent it might be... pertinent to let me step in. It will be a total pain in the ass, though. Believe me."
"Are you done? I wanna go out already. Do you always have to drag everything out like this? It's not even worth it, we don't get paid enough. We don't get paid at all, actually."
"Look at this, keep an eye on his face - hey, you! FUCK you! Bahaha! He's so lost- h-hey, it was just a joke! Calm down, godddd!"
This side character has a less prominent presence in the story compared to the other characters.
"K" is a bubbly girl who is always on time, does her job exactly how it's supposed to and has a perfect, positive actitude, it feels almost scary sometimes. She's always trying to propose ways to improve and make others improve as well. She's never angry, she's never sad, or upset. Until she is, of course.
This is a fun role that doesn't really need a lot of emotional range.
"You! I was looking for you for the whole day! Good thing I found you! I just wanted to know if you had that thing I asked you for ready... Ah, you forgot... W-well, it's fine, it's okay! No, I'm not mad! Just finish it when you can, okay? Thanks!!"
"This really drains you, huh? But it's my first time working on something of the sort, so I'm super excited! Aren't you? ...Ah, well, I guess it's not everyone's cup of tea. But you'll grow to like it, I'm sure!"
"Hello again! I didn't actually expect to find you here, hehe. It's so nice, no? ...No?? W-Well... Huh!? You think I'm scary!? I'm so so sorry!! Please tell me what I can do about it!!"
This side character is going to be less present than the others.
"N" is a nervous young man. He's the type of person extroverts love to adopt - nice, caring and has a little bit of an impressionable side at times. He often stumbles over his own words and apologizes constantly. He, however, also can have a bit of a creepy monotonous voice that he uses to mess with people.
For this role, it'd be preferable to be able to sing. Please cover the chorus of sicknesseve's OMAJINAI cover. ( https://youtu.be/2JuB7ZFcH0g?si=VqNm2IULvwlSbgKG )
"S-salutations... Huh? N-no, I'm not nervous, it's just, uh... I' just not used to be around this many people at once. I'm fine, r-really! Ahaha.... [nervous sigh]"
"Please just keep working as if I wasn't here! Seriously, I... I don't want to distract you. I'd feel bad... I think."
"Please stop asking me questions. You don't need to understand... now do you?" [very creepy and scary]
We're not looking for anything specific. Mainly artists that could contribute to things like:
- Promotional art
- MV art assets (backgrounds, character assets, etc.)
Please upload your submission in the form of a google drive folder!
*Say something you think would fit*
We're looking for video editors that could help with the following:
- Promotional videoclips
- Main music videos
- Character interaction clips (shorter and longer ones)
- And so on.
Please upload your submission in the form of a google drive folder!
*Say something you think would fit*
We're looking for people who have experience with:
- Mixing songs
- Mastering songs
Optional things you could be asked to with this role if you can do them too:
- Composing
- Lyric writing
- Sound design
No specific program needed
*Say something you think would fit*