Sherwood And The Infinite Lullaby - Aria Of Slumber (Chapter 1)

Sherwood And The Infinite Lullaby - Aria Of Slumber (Chapter 1)

Project Overview

Calling all writers! As this project enters the writing process, we are on a very limited number of writers, and your help is needed! If you are a writer who might be interested in this project, please audition! We really appreciate your consideration.

Sherwood And The Infinite Lullaby is a dark fantasy, musical, visual novel project, where each of the project’s chapters will accommodate a song or piece of music as a vital part or parallel of the storyline.

Chapter one entails the “Aria Of Slumber”, a siren-esque incantation that allows the singer to send their target into a deep slumber.

In this chapter, lone wolf Duke Sherwood struggles through the day as the mysterious songstress Elise forcefully tries to contact him, first by trying to send him to sleep via the Aria Of Slumber. Duke’s attempt to fight the Aria drives him into a state of delirium that doesn’t allow him to go about his day routinely.

Where some auditions state (Introduce yourself!), please introduce yourself as you, and not as the character.

If you are not familiar or uncomfortable with doing improvised lines, do any line from any media, such as a quote from a film, TV show, or book, as the character.

All character art for this casting call was done by The Lonely Artist!

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Latest Updates

  • Animator Role + Discord Server

    The animator role that was listed as optional is now an official role as a part of Sherwood And The Infinite Lullaby, meaning animated sequences being apart of the story is definite. Also, a reminder to the artists and others who were accepted into SATIL to please join our Discord server where we can easily contact you and direct you on what we would like for you to do. Another thing is that I recommend all extra voice actors and singers to also join the Discord server as you could be of use for some minor or even semi-major roles. A server invitation is linked in the casting call's description, or we can add you to the server if you request to be added and private message me your discord tag. Thank you so much, everyone!
  • SATIL Discord Server

    Hello all! I’ve just recently created a Discord server so that everyone has a chance to get involved with the project. This includes not only those who have auditioned, but generally just anybody who’s interested in what this project has in store. I encourage everybody who’s following to join this Discord as there will be updates regarding the project and a good chunk of public project discussion will take place there as well. Thanks everyone!
  • Design Change/New Roles

    Not only has a supporting role been added, "Joan Palmer" but there has been an "Extra Singers" role added for any singers to audition for. There is also an "Extra Voice Actors" role, so those of you who already auditioned for set-in-stone characters (singer or voice actor), I encourage you to audition for the "Extra" roles to widen your horizon in this project. I also changed this casting call's visuals so they are now all uniform. I have a question mark symbol for any characters that do not have profile pictures drawn for them yet, so have patience while the artist works their magic. Thank you so much for following/auditioning for this project!
  • Artist position!

    Due to unforeseen circumstances, the artist that was creating the character profiles before has been delayed, so a new volunteer artist is in due. Please let any artist you know, or if you're an artist yourself, please submit an application in the applicable role so I can see your lovely art and possibly cast you as the project's artist!
Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Duke Sherwood
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Derkota

Duke Sherwood is the protagonist of the novel, and since it is set in first-person point-of-view, he is also the narrator.

Duke is an observant and somewhat “edgy” character. He is a social butterfly at his work and can be a bit of a flirt sometimes. However, he can come off as too serious depending on his mood.

His voice is up for interpretation, so please feel free to depict him to the best of your ability, and to what you imagine him sounding like.

  • (Introduce yourself!)

  • “All I know is that someone sang to me in this dream, and it seems to be the only thing I can remember in the slightest. But there must've been more to it, more than the echoey melody that still trails in my mind.”

  • (Improv something as Duke: lines from other media, something on the spot, poetry, etc.)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Elise
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Naida

Elise is a main character in the novel, playing important roles in helping Duke and guiding him when guidance is needed.

Elise is kind, sprightly, and at times ditsy. She isn't the brightest, but she can give great advice and is an excellent listener.

Her voice is up for interpretation, so please feel free to depict her to the best of your ability, and to what you imagine her sounding like.

(The quote below may vary from the actual product of the chapter)

  • (Introduce yourself!)

  • "(Relieved, but a bit scared) We’ve been looking for you, Duke. It was a boundless journey, but finally, we’ve found you. We are not certain, but we believe that you are the key to something greater than this world, the salvation of a different kind. Surrender to my song, and then you will find us."

  • (Improv something as Elise: lines from other media, something on the spot, poetry, etc.)

Singer
Singer
Elise (Singing Voice)
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Lorai

Elise communicates telepathically, as her voice is too hypnotic for the human ear. Her physical voice is used for singing, and her singing is used to cast incantations, spells, hypnosis, and general performing.

This role will be featured in many of the novel's pieces of music, not just in the first chapter.

(I am looking for any female singer with a moderately high range, and that is the only specification, so if you're a female singer, please audition for this part!)

  • (Introduce yourself!)

  • (Sing a C Major scale on "ah")

  • (Sing any part of a song of your choosing, preferably a lullaby/folklore-esque song)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Joan Palmer
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Cad3nce

Joan is a supporting character and will most likely appear in future chapters. (Pronounced Joan as in "Joan of Arc")

Joan is the owner of the semi-successful pub where Duke works. She is very kind and supportive (a real people-person), but she's also a very serious businesswoman and knows her stuff. 

Her voice is up for interpretation, so try to depict her as best as possible.

  • (Introduce yourself!)

  • (sarcastically) "Oh, look what the cat dragged in."

  • (Improv something as Joan: lines from other media, something on the spot, poetry, etc.)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Lydia Chang
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: roxsabo

Lydia Chang is Duke's roommate who we will see at the end of this chapter.

She's hot-tempered yet very protective and caring, and to some people, she is seen as an older sister of Duke. She treasures her girlfriend Alice (who we will only see mentioned in this chapter) and doesn't tend well to things getting in between them. She is quite sassy, which definitely adds to her clean-cut fashion sense and bubblegum punk aesthetic.

For her voice, I'm looking for someone who can really get into some attitude and anger, while still showing some stylish vibes. The rest is up for interpretation and your capabilities.

  • (Introduce yourself!)

  • (angrily, almost hysterical at the thought) "Y'know what Duke, I've got MUCH better things to do than pull your ass off the streets. Sure, I live with you, but that doesn't mean I need to worry about you twenty-four-seven!

  • (Improv something as Lydia: lines from other media, something on the spot, poetry, etc.)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Andrew McAllister
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Behonkiss

Andrew is Duke's coworker buddy at the club/bar they work at, owned and run by Joan Palmer.

He is very humble and shy talking to just about everybody, so he works behind the counter or after-hours most of the time. However, he is a very efficient worker and follows orders from Joan with ease. That, and he is comfortable talking to Duke and sees him as a model figure, rubbing off on him from time to time. Andrew is very youthful and has more energy in him to last through long nights than others.

For his voice, I'm looking for someone who has a higher-pitched voice, that can maybe throw in some shakiness as well. The rest is up for interpretation and your capabilities. 

  • (Introduce yourself!)

  • (unsurely, insistently) “You sure this is okay? I mean, this isn't what Joan wanted... The tables look so crammed, people need their space to mingle and have a drink or two, y'know?”

  • (Improv something as Andrew: lines from other media, something on the spot, poetry, etc.)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Club DJ (Zoe or Mateo)
open
Unpaid

The character "Club DJ" is just a minor character in chapter one, that may or may not appear again in future chapters.

This DJ is laidback but sophisticated and is only there to play music and that's that.

I can easily change the pronouns of this character in the written version, so if you're male or female, feel free to audition for this character.


  • (Introduce yourself!)

  • "Dude, what's your problem?"

  • "Oontz, oontz, oontz!"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Extra Voice Actors
open
Unpaid

The extra voice actors role is for last-minute roles, minor roles, and for background characters for ambience, etc..

I am accepting multiple, so I encourage any voice actor to audition.

(A reminder that when/if you are accepted to please send us your Discord tag in the comments or through direct messages to be added to the SATIL Discord server)

  • (Introduce yourself!)

  • "This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more. " 

    -Morpheus, The Matrix, 1999

  • (Converse with one of the characters listed above, preferably Elise or Duke)

Singer
Singer
Extra Singers
open
Unpaid

The extra singers role is for smaller singing roles, last-minute singing roles, but most importantly for choral/ensemble pieces and songs that will require a group of singers. That being said, please audition with something you feel your voice fits best and that you are capable of singing.

I am accepting multiple singers (again for the songs that we'd like to have a choral aspect to them) so I encourage any singer to audition for this role.

(A reminder that when/if you are accepted to please send us your Discord tag in the comments or through direct messages to be added to the SATIL Discord server)

  • (Introduce yourself!)

  • (Sing a C-Major scale on "ah")

  • (Sing anything you'd like!)

Music Composer
Music Composer
Music Composer
open
Unpaid

This project revolves heavily around music and its soundtrack, therefore we will be accepting a variety of composers and producers. A plethora of genres will be incorporated, so don't feel like you can't audition because your style doesn't match the project's vibes.

(A reminder that when/if you are accepted to please send us your Discord tag in the comments or through direct messages to be added to the SATIL Discord server)

  • Say something you think would fit

Writer
Writer
Writer
open
Unpaid

This writer's role is generalized for scriptwriting, idea forging, character creation,  descriptions, advertisement, lyrics, and so on. I am looking for genres such as fantasy, mystery, horror, action, and anything similar to those four.

I am accepting multiple writers so there is a broad range of ideas and brainstorming, writing and polishing, and the refinement of my own ideas as well. Having more writers can keep the discussion of the story rolling and continuing so the project hopefully doesn't go silent.

Please state your genre or style of writing that you are capable of successfully doing in your audition/application description.

(A reminder that when/if you are accepted to please send us your Discord tag in the comments or through direct messages to be added to the SATIL Discord server)

  • Say something you think would fit

Artist
Artist
Artist
open
Unpaid

Need artists for the following (Please state which you would like to do)

     - Backgrounds

     - Characters 

     - Concepts (or storyboard)

We are super flexible with deadlines on this project, so there is no pressure on any artists to finish pieces immediately. We will make sure to describe our requests as best as possible, but only to the artist's abilities and interpretation.

(A reminder that when/if you are accepted to please send us your Discord tag in the comments or through direct messages to be added to the SATIL Discord server)

  • Say something you think would fit

Animator
Animator
Animator
open
Unpaid

Sherwood And The Infinite Lullaby is not completely animated, with only around 25% of each episode containing animated sequences, where the rest is similar to a visual novel and done by artists with possible help from animators for stylistic purposes.

The main sequences will pertain to the main musical pieces, ending/opening sequences, and major scenes in the storyline of the show.

Please state which of the following categories apply to your animation capability:

          - Characters

          - Background

          - Cleanup

          - Effects (particles, weather, etc.)

          - Other

Please know that animators must be able to adapt to a new style so everything looks coherent.

(A reminder that when/if you are accepted to please send us your Discord tag in the comments or through direct messages to be added to the SATIL Discord server)

  • Say something you think would fit

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