Final casting soon!
Thanks to everyone who's auditioned! There are a lot of great submissions to choose from! I will complete the casting process for chapter two in the next few days - Sunday at the very latest. Thanks for your patience.
Soul Beneficiary - Audio Dramatization
Project Overview
Feel free to join us on our Discord server! https://discord.gg/MhRTfy3kKQ
INTRODUCTION
Hi, everyone! My name is Marian Morton. I'm a voice actor and a writer, and I'm creating an audio dramatization of a novel I've written called Soul Beneficiary. Welcome to the casting call! The current release plan includes Spotify and YouTube.
THE STORY
Soul Beneficiary tells the story of Noelle Reeves, a college sophomore whose life plans are interrupted when she inherits the Antiquity Hotel, a failing ghost tour attraction in the city of Wescaster. Not only is the hotel actually haunted, but Noelle must find a way to protect its inhabitants from something much more sinister.
AUDITIONS
I will need fabulous VA's to play the various ghosts, reapers, wraiths, angels, and, yes, even the actual living humans that wander the story. Your talent is needed!
Only a handful of characters will be cast on September 15th depending on my satisfaction with the auditions. The deadline will be extended for all other characters. Please note that more and more characters will be available to audition for over the next several weeks.
Make sure you have a quality mic (USB mics are perfectly acceptable, iPhones are not), that you remove background noise from your recordings as much as possible, and that you're in a good place to record, be it your home studio, your closet, or under a nice, thick blanket. I recommend Audacity or GarageBand as your recording software if you're just starting out.
EXPECTATIONS
- I will be communicating primarily through Discord! Please include your Discord handle in your audition or list your communication platform of preference.
- Please be ready to come into this project positive, responsive, and committed! I LOVE to have fun, and that's exactly how this project should feel for everyone involved!
- I'm gonna emphasize the word COMMITTED here. Backing out halfway through would really hurt the project (and my heart), so please, please be prepared and excited to stick with it! I in turn promise not to take up more of your time than is absolutely necessary.
QUESTIONS?
Feel free to message me here on CCC!
Good luck, everyone!!
Love, your Ghost Host, Marian <3
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Chapter One is on Kickstarter!
I'm DELIGHTED to announce that Chapter One is complete and live on Kickstarter! Please enjoy, donate (the tier rewards are worth it, I promise), and share with your friends. Let's get the rest of the story funded and on its way! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/soulbeneficiary/soul-beneficiary-an-audio-drama As I manage the Kickstarter, I hope you'll understand if I push out the audition dates for the remaining characters of Chapter Two to November. There's a lot of work going into promoting this project! Thank you! -
October 4 Deadline
Happy October!! I will be casting the following characters by noon (USA, Mountain Standard Time), October 4: Kent Glover Marcus Glover Mr. Whitby Senora Acosta Senor Acosta Possibly Ghost Woman 2 and 3, Ghost Man 1 I've had some requests to extend the deadline for a few of the other posted characters. Watch for the new deadline for them. In the mean time, keep an eye out for the kickstarter announcement! Chapter One is nearly ready for its debut! -
More characters now available!
Did I say I'd be posting more characters? Because I just dumped a truck load of them onto CCC! Take a look! P.S. Even if you've already been cast, feel free to audition for other roles as well! -
September 15 Deadline
Hey guys! Just wanted to clarify what the September 15 deadline means. I will be casting Chaleb, Will, the narrator, the students, and the bus driver that day — POTENTIALLY a couple of others. As I add more and more characters, I will push out the overall project deadline. Hope this clarifies the up-and-coming for you! Thanks for your interest, as always! <3
Project Roles:
Chaleb
Nan
Nanpa
Teri
Will
Morgan
Beatrice Fitton
Kent Glover
Marcus Glover
Mr. Whitby
Señora Acosta
Señor Acosta
Laura Marsh
Harry Duckworth
Frank Duckworth
Morris Stockley
Mrs. Fuller
Bus Driver
Narrator
Reaper 1
Recently Deceased 1
Students
Ghost Woman 1
Ghost Man 1
Ghost Woman 2
Ghost Woman 3
Voice Actor
Chaleb
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Choze
Pronounced just like “Caleb”. Without spoiling too much, Chaleb, age 38, deals with otherworldly beings frequently. In fact, it is his job. He's tall, thin, incredibly stuffy, dresses (and speaks) like a 19th century butler, and never goes anywhere without his pair of pristinely white gloves. His private, stern nature and vague way of explaining things drives Noelle absolutely batty . . . but he has his reasons for being so secretive.
Mid to low voice, British accent absolutely preferred! I will need an actor who can convey deep thought and emotion subtly -- Chaleb feels deeply, but is not one to wear his heart on his sleeve. He'll be in just about every episode moving forward!
Please, there is no need to shout. I can hear you quite well, thank you very much. Now, to business. Do you have the letter?
Is there a god, you ask? *clicks tongue* My my, Miss Reeves, but that is most certainly cheating. Ah -- waiter! Our check, if you please.
*hurriedly, earnestly* I realize I've given you very little reason to trust me, but Noelle, please, I beg of you. Listen to me now. Just this once.
Voice Actor
Nan
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Helen Stirling-Lane
Noelle's grandma, whom Noelle lovingly refers to as "Nan." In her late 70s, she's a practical woman whose focus is always on seeing to the moment-to-moment needs of those around her. She and her husband, "Nanpa," raised Noelle after the death of her parents', their son and daughter-in-law. She's put her whole heart into raising her. She runs a tight ship when it comes to cleanliness, but she'll drop everything, even the feather duster, for a movie and popcorn with her loved ones.
Warm tone, full of love for those she cares for, but firm as well, especially when she feels her advice is being ignored.
Noelle! Dear, what on earth are you doing out in the rain? You'll catch your death! Oh my goodness, come inside!
I always knew you were going to be an artist. From the time you were little, you were creating masterpieces all over the house, anywhere you thought Nanpa and I wouldn't find your crayon marks all over the walls! Hehe! Didn't she, dear?
We love you so much, honey. You're our girl!
Voice Actor
Nanpa
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Luron Morgan
Nanpa (and Nan) raised Noelle when her parents died, and happily so. He is very thoughtful, and has the uncanny ability to see past appearances and into people's hearts. He can smell ingenuousness a mile away.
No particular voice in mind! Have fun with this wonderful character!
I just wanted to thank you for all your help at the funeral today. We couldn't have gotten through it without you.
You okay, Noelle? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.
Alright, dear, that's enough. *chuckles*
Voice Actor
Teri
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
JennaOliverVA
Teri is fun-loving and intelligent, set on her dream to graduate in bioengineering. She and Noelle went to high school together, but really became friends when they both decided to attend Wescaster University. Teri enjoys Noelle's company, and worries when Noelle starts to withdraw from her and their other friends.
So who’s this guy you’re meeting up with tomorrow?
So are you going to sell the hotel or hold onto it for a while? I know I'd sell it. That place is creepy. I'm not gonna be any of my free time there.
Girl, you have got to stop working so hard. Relax! Let's go get something to eat!
Voice Actor
Will
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Connor Bushoven
Will's friendship with Noelle and Teri began at Wescaster University. They often bond over drinks at Deja Brew. Will is a solid introvert who enjoys playing the guitar and online gaming. School? Not so much. He keeps his developing feelings for Noelle at bay, believing she'd never be interested.
No particular voice in mind for Will. Looking for good acting, as always!
I don't know about you, but I was nodding off in Psych 101. I'm never walking into that classroom again without some serious sugar.
Wanna grab some coffee?
Look, uh, I know we don't really talk much. But if something's bothering you, you can talk to me about it.
Voice Actor
Morgan
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Jericho Bull
Morgan is Noelle's uncle. He's lead a very private life, and has owned the Antiquity Hotel Ghost Tour for the past ten years. Noelle hasn't interacted with him much. He's extremely insightful and intelligent.
Middle aged, soft spoken (but please don't overdo it and whisper). Oh, and minor spoiler: you'll be playing his ghost.
I've always been able to see souls. Apparently that doesn't happen very often. Pretty sure it's an oversight -- some secretary goofed up the paperwork, most likely.
You'll do great. Just trust your gut and be yourself.
Voice Actor
Beatrice Fitton
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Kees
A housekeeper back in her day, Mrs. Fitton is all order and efficiency. She does what she can to keep the more riotous souls under control, but she doesn't always succeed.
Feel free to add a haughty edge to her no-nonsense tone.
Will you stop throwing my beautiful antique furniture?! I’ve had enough of your nonsense!
(Chaleb pronounced "Caleb") Oh Chaleb, thank goodness it's you. Will you please restore order to this godforsaken hotel?
Voice Actor
Kent Glover
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Sean Madson
Mr. Glover is that nerdy dad in the sweater vest, glasses, socks-with-sandals combo any teenager would hate to be seen with. He's very deliberately positive and chipper, despite the challenges he faces: he hopes one day his son, also a soul (and an angry one at that), will want to move on. Until then, Mr. Glover will be sticking around to look after him.
To what do I owe this pleasure? Well, well, well! This isn’t the famous niece Morgan’s told us so much about, is it?
Marcus ... he's always been a bit of a troublemaker, I'm afraid. He'll come around, though. I'm sure of it.
You can stay with us here anytime, Noelle. Mi casa is tu casa and all that.
Voice Actor
Marcus Glover
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Pyre Inite
Marcus was a troublemaker during his short life. In fact, he died when he fell through the floorboards of an abandoned house he'd snuck into to graffiti. But death hasn't stopped him from pursuing mischief. Now he haunts the local shops and restaurants, and he gets an enormous kick out of it.
Aim for an angry-at-the-world punk kid of 14 and you'll have Marcus' voice dead on! (pun intended)
Leave me alone. I don't want to talk to anyone.
*laughs* Did you see that guy's face? He must have jumped five feet when I knocked over that vase!!
Dad, you're so lame.
Voice Actor
Mr. Whitby
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Richard Savage
One of the Antiquity's most distinguished souls, Mr. Whitby takes his job as valet very seriously. At least, he did when he was alive. Now he tends to matters around the hotel as best he can, primarily seeing to Chaleb's needs. He only ever speaks about one or two words at a time.
This guy is old and quite soft spoken.
Charmed, Miss Reeves.
Thank you.
*as if he's losing himself in a memory* Not quite ... sure ...
Voice Actor
Señora Acosta
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
rrrockio
The lovely Señor Acosta owned a restaurant with her husband when she was alive. Now they wander the hotel kitchen, hoping to create something delicious for Noelle ... if they can work their way up to holding a pan or even a spatula in their ghostly forms ...
Mid-fifties, very passionate about just about everything she does.
¡No puedo esperar para prepararte unos frijoles! ¡Te van a encantar!
Querida, ¿crees que es una buena idea?
Voice Actor
Señor Acosta
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
El Gringo
Another delightful ghosty! Señor Acosta owned a restaurant with his wife when he was alive. Now they wander the hotel kitchen, hoping to create something delicious for Noelle ... if they can work their way up to holding a pan or even a spatula in their ghostly forms ...
Very expressive, very cheerful! At least, that's how he appears. In his mid-fifties.
¡Noelle! ¡Estamos muy emocionados de tenerte con nosotros! Finalmente, mi esposa y yo podemos volver a cocinar para alguien.
¡Excelente!
Me encantaría hacerle nuestros tamales, pero no puedo sostener una sartén ...
Voice Actor
Laura Marsh
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Shandles
Mrs. Marsh spends a good deal of her time and energy crying, wailing, and complaining. That is, when she's not insulting people. Of course, were anyone to insult her in return, she'd retreat to her room to wail some more. It may be, however, that Mrs. Marsh has a very good reason to cry as much as she does ...
Go away! Can't a woman rest in peace?? I'm dead for goodness' sake!
*crying and wailing sounds followed by a long sniff* Who is it?
Well you're a polite little thing. Not very tall. Actually, you’re quite short, aren’t you?
Voice Actor
Harry Duckworth
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Connerh612
Harry and Frank Duckworth accidentally died in a bar fight one night – fighting each other. And so the fight continues after death, much to Mrs. Fitton's horror. They basically spend their days throwing things and yelling outdated insults at one another.
It was me she loved! Me I tell you!
You jollocks - I didn't offend her, you did!
Why you gibface old malmsey nose. I'll show you!
Voice Actor
Frank Duckworth
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
BurgerDude
Harry and Frank Duckworth accidentally died in a bar fight one night – fighting each other. And so the fight continues after death, much to Mrs. Fitton's horror. They basically spend their days throwing things and yelling outdated insults at one another.
I tell you it was ME she loved!
There, see? Now you’ve gone and offended the lady.
Morgan talks about his niece all the time, but you never listen, you hornswoggler!
Voice Actor
Morris Stockley
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Logan Toney
Morris Stockley is a shrewd business man and a member of the City Council. For years he's been tasked with purchasing the hotel from the Morgan. When Morgan dies, Stockley turns his attentions towards Noelle, the beneficiary. Although he seems pleasant-ish at a glance, he's determined to get that valuable piece of real estate away from the Reeves by any means necessary.
Low voice, middle-aged sound absolutely necessary.
My name is Morris Stockley. I’m a member of City Council.
I’m sure you don’t want anything getting in the way of your schooling. I think I can help. I’d be willing to buy that rotting eyesore from you for, oh, 80,000 dollars.
We'll chat again soon.
Voice Actor
Mrs. Fuller
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
VoiceBySteph
In a word: busybody. Mrs. Fuller means well, and her sympathy for Noelle and her grandparents' is genuine when they lose a loved one. Unfortunately, she's also the kind of woman who has no filter, or any kind of self-awareness, really. She chooses a funeral to question Noelle about things that are none of her business, and truly has no idea how rude she's being.
Woman somewhere between the age of 45 and 60.
Please accept our condolences. Mark and I are so sorry for your loss.
Losing family is never easy. I heard you were the one who found him, isn't that right? Sorry, that’s probably none of my business.
That must have been so hard. And no one knew he was sick?
Voice Actor
Bus Driver
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Richard Savage
Friendly, concerned about Noelle's wellbeing, but not about to get overly involved. The voice/accent/tone is up for your interpretation! Feel free to try multiple takes in your audition.
You’ll need to get off at this next stop. End of the line.
Now arriving at Main and Conway. *pauses to look at Noelle* You gonna be walking far? It’s pretty cold out there. Might even snow.
Voice Actor
Narrator
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
DeeKar
You'll be announcing the book title, the author name, and the cast at the beginning of each episode. Pardon the filler cast I've got there in the lines... I needed random names, and a girl can dream, can't she?
"Soul Beneficiary" by Marian Morton. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Chaleb ... Angela Lansbury as Nan ... and Jon Favreau as the Bus Driver.
Voice Actor
Reaper 1
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Nossorgs
A Reaper's job is to present the recently perished with the choice to move on to the Afterlife, or to remain on earth as a soul. Note: Reapers WANT people to move on. However, they're not allowed to influence the person's decision too much. This particular Reaper will be featured in the opening scene.
Low voice desired for this role, male or female. Any accent is acceptable. Your reading should be kind but instructional. NOTE: Reapers are not scary or menacing. Think normal Joe with a customer service job.
I am here to give you a choice. You may continue on to the Afterlife, or, if you desire, you may remain here on earth.
Are you absolutely certain this is the choice you want to make?
(kind, coaxing) But wouldn't it better to take responsibility and progress than to remain stagnant with your guilt?
Voice Actor
Recently Deceased 1
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
TheOtakutopian
You just died. It was sudden and unexpected -- you weren't ready. And now some Reaper in a suit wants you to head on over to the other side to face Judgment? No thank you. You'll stay on earth and rot before that day comes, thanks very much.
This character is somewhere in his or her 40s. Tone, voice, and accent are up for interpretation, but don't feel pressured to stray from your natural accent.
(confused, startled) Whoa - what - what's going on? That's ... that's me lying there, isn't it? Am ... am I dead?
(A Reaper has just given you the choice to move on or to stay on earth as a soul.)
The Afterlife? You mean, like, Judgment Day and all that? I, uh ... I don't know if I'm ready for that.
(The Reaper asks you to confirm your choice to stay on earth.)
Look, there are things I did. Things I never fixed. People who are still hurting. I'm sorry, I just ... I can't. I won't.
Voice Actor
Students
closed
Unpaid
3 students chat as they get off the bus. Genders are undetermined. You'll be considered for all three of them.
Dude, I seriously need a break.
Déjà Brew, anyone?
I’m so down. Homework can wait.
Voice Actor
Ghost Woman 1
closed
Unpaid
This is the first ghost Noelle ever encounters. She should creep the living daylights out of both Noelle and the listener. No over-the-top voices needed. Just channel your inner creepy ghost woman!
Can you see me? ... You can see me!
Voice Actor
Ghost Man 1
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
TopherTreks
When he realizes Noelle can see him, he desperately hopes she'll do him a favor.
You can see me, can't you? Please, I don’t have much time. I need you to do something for me.
Voice Actor
Ghost Woman 2
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
ErinS
When she realizes Noelle can see him, she desperately hopes Noelle will do her a favor.
You can see him! Can you see me? You can! Please help me!
Voice Actor
Ghost Woman 3
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
jillfriedland
When she realizes Noelle can see him, she desperately hopes Noelle will do her a favor.
You! Girl! I need you to talk to my husband! Please, he doesn't even know I'm dead!
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