This is a Latin fandub of Spongebob Squarepants. Knowing Latin is not required, although being able to emote the lines correctly and pronounce (or learn quickly to pronounce) Classical Latin is. Don't worry too much about emoting - there will be word-for-word script translations so you'll know how exactly you should be talking to make the line sound natural. You should also have a skype name you can use, as we'll be using skype to create a group chat for everything. Finally, a decent quality mic is needed (built-in mac laptop microphone is the lowest quality acceptable), and you'll need to have a way to be able to watch an episode while recording if it is sent to you so you can lip-sync as well as possible. If you do happen to know Latin and would like to help with the scripts, feel free to comment below about that as well - we need all the help we can get! :)
Pronunciation tips:
V = W. V's NEVER sound like English V's in classical Latin. Ever. This is extremely important!!
A = ah E = eh I = ee O = oh U = oo Y = roughly making an "ee" sound with rounded lips (don't worry, Y's aren't common!). Generally shorten the sound if it comes in the middle of a syllable, and elongate it if it starts or ends a syllable.
H's are more of an aspiration than an actual, full-sounding H.
All consonants not listed above take their hard sound in English. R's are rolled if there are two in a row, and they're tapped if there's only one. (Tapping is like the double t in the word "latter.")
Th = t Ch = c Ph = p Ps = s Ae = "ie" in pie Oe = oy Eu = yoo Au = ow
Syllable stress and vowel length (This looks confusing, but trust me, it's not bad at all and sounds natural!):
1. If the second to last syllable is long, it is accented. (See rules 3 and 4)
2. If it is not long, the third to last syllable is accented.
3. If a syllable has a dipthong (double-vowel; see the last four pronunciation guide entries directly above for the most common examples), it is long.
4. If a syllable has a vowel that's placed before two consonants (pu-ell'-a, a-du-les'-cen'-ti'-a), it is long.
5. The last syllable is never, EVER accented. Ever.
Handy tips (not as effective, but they're good when you're stuck):
-Consult wiktionary. A lot of the words have pronunciation keys.
-Ask me if necessary. If you get cast and are struggling, I'll gladly make an audio track with the flow of the words for you. This is probably the most challenging part of pronunciation, but trust me, after a little practice it becomes so natural you don't even think about it. Don't get scared by how weird and long this section is!!
NOTE: The quality of the Latin translations of the lines here is not reflective of the quality of future scripts. This is just to get a sense of who would be a good fit for a character; a rigorous proofreading proccess is being set up for all scripts that are worked on.
Thank you to all who audition! Your participation is immensely appreciated. Break a leg!!
Salvete omnes! Due to the influx of interest in auditioning, I'm extending the end date on this casting call so that there's better role availability for anyone who may choose to audition in the next couple of days, than if I were to cast all parts who have a potential voice right now. The new date is June 1st! Thank you all so much for auditioning, just please hang tight a little longer!
Thanks again,
~Supernova888
Salvete omnes! (Hi everyone!)
The first round of casting has been finished! Congratulations to Xexious on the role of Patricius Stella and to Jeffcrimson on the role of Sheldonus I. Plancton! bene fecistis. I will be in contact with the both of you shortly - I deeply look forward to working with you two.
There are still 7 more roles that are up for audition, so don't be shy! Any characters with auditions for them by February 1st, provided they are not auditioned for by a voice actor already cast, will be cast. If necessary, a third round of casting may happen until March 1st, and the "Various Roles" section will remain open indefinitely for however many people want to auditon. Break a leg!
Sheldonus is an over-dramatized evil genius. He has a very deep voice that's over-animatedly diabolic. A good evil laugh is strongly recommended. The voice actor does not need to be able to imitate his voice exactly, but should be able to be over-the-top in maliciousness and have a deep tone.
[In horror and agony] "osculi papilionum. O me miserum! nimium leopris! est... est foedus!" (Kisses of butterflies! Oh wretched me! Too much pleasantness! It's... it's disgusting!) {From episode "Walking Small"}
[In comic nonchalance] "vale omnes, meminero vos in therapeia!" (Goodbye everyone, I'll remember you all in therapy!) {From episode "The Algae's Always Greener"}
[In angry protest] "illum mihi facere non potes! FUI RHETOR!" (You can't do this to me! I WAS A RHETOR [one of the highest levels of Roman education]!) {From episode "Plankton!"}
Spongirobertus is a bubbly happy character with a characteristic laugh. He's childish and naive which can make him annoying to those around him, but his good nature and optimism make him a lovable character. The voice actor does not need to emulate his voice exactly, but should have a high pitched voice and overexaggerate emotions, especially happiness.
[Happily] "eho, Teuthidi! bullae flare visne? solum unus denarius!" (Hey, Squidward! Wanna blow some bubbles? Only one denarius [Roman currency]!) {From episode "Bubblestand"}
[In hysterics] "minime, omnes non bonus sunt! amisi calceos! tuum pretiosos calceos! est mea culpa, te desum! O, ignosce mihi! O, ignosce mihi!" (No, it's not OK! I lost the boots! Your valuable boots! It's my fault, I let you down! Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!) {From episode "Squeaky Boots"}
*Spongebob laugh* (Doesn't need to be Tom Kenny's laugh, just any Spongebob-sounding, characteristic laugh you can give the character)
Margarita is a stereotypical teenage girl, daughter of Eugenius. Her speaking style is very informal and is the archetype of a teenager's voice. The voice actress doesn't need to imitate her voice exactly, but should be able to express emotions of upset, anger and childish joy very well.
[Upset] "O, papa! tu me vexas iterum!" (Oh, dad! You're troubling me again!) {From episode "Scaredy Pants"}
[Sweetly, amused] "sic, tu capillamentum gerere potes." (Yes, you're able to wear the wig.) {From episode "The Chaperone"}
[Excitedly] "eee! O, papa! hic feceras non esses! [pause, now disappointed, irritated and in shock] Papa, hic feceras valde non esses." (Eee! Dad, this, you shouldn't have done it! ...Dad, this, you really shouldn't have done it.) {From episode "Squeaky Boots"}
Eugenius is a money-obssesed, sailor-like character. Owner of the "Kanker Krustatus" (known in the English version as the "Krusty Krab"), he often gives orders and manages business. Although he places an extremely high importance on money and his employees often suffer due to this, he makes it clear that the most important part of the Kanker Krustatus is his "loyal crew." A retired pirate and member of the navy, Eugenius has a somewhat rough, gruff speaking voice, although this sometimes disappears when in an extreme emotional state. The voice actor does not need to emulate his voice exactly, but should have a low pitched, somewhat gruff voice that's malleable, and be able to sound assertive, as well as be able to take angry and surprised reactions to the extreme.
[Encouraging] "modo regulam maximam memento." [pause, now slightly annoyed] "minime! alia regula maxima!" (You'll just remember the most important rule. No! The other most important rule!) {From episode "Imitation Krabs"}
[In a panic] "Teuthidi! ubi es!? protege me tuo capito!" (Squidward! Where are you!? Shield me with your forehead!) {From episode "The Algae's Always Greener"}
[With contempt] "tu necas eum. puer tibi togam lacrimarum lacrimat, et necas eum." (You kill him. The boy cries you a sweater of tears, and you kill him.) {From episode "Dying For Pie"}
The only requirement for this character is to be able to say lines in a variety of voices. This role may be given to multiple people - if so, all of those who recieve the role will be contacted. The person/people who is/are cast for this role will be asked to play approximately 50% (tentative figure) of the background characters and their voices. The percentage may change based on the versatility of the casted voice actor/s, how many are cast as this role, and how well their voices fit into the episodes; this will be discussed when the time is appropriate. *PLEASE SAY EACH LINE TWICE IN A DIFFERENT VOICE EACH TIME. PLEASE USE UNIQUE VOICES FOR EACH LINE, IF POSSIBLE.*
[Silghtly angrily] "cacaotica? dixistine... CACAOTICA!? CACAOTICA!!! CACAOTICA!!!" (Chocolate? Did you say... CHOCOLATE!? CHOCOLATE!!! CHOCOLATE!!!) {From episode "Chocolate With Nuts"}
[Despondently, in an elderly voice] "quare...quare...quare!! [pause] quare mihi praevehi non licet!?" (Why...why...why!!! Why is it not permitted for me to ride!?) {From episode "Roller Cowards"}
[Excitedly] "incendite flammam, quod esurio pro unus- [terrified] IUVA! IUVA! ME CRUS!" (Light the fire, because I'm hungry for a- HELP! HELP! MY LEG!) {From episode "Arrgh!"}
Sandra is an energetic, daring, tomboyish character. Her speaking style is very laid back and informal, often sounding very loud and outgoing. The voice actress does not need to be able to imitate her voice exactly (please don't try to do a southern accent with this, just a very informal way of carrying your speech will be enough), but should be able to give off a very excited, curious and daring air through their voice.
[In disbelief and contempt] "stultitia non morbus est, sed vere itidem increbescit." (Stupidity isn't an illness, but it's truly spreading similarly.) {From "Squirrel Jokes"}
[Awestruck and pleased] "O, tanta perita lingua habet." (Oh, such a skillful tongue he has.) {From "Culture Shock"}
[Delirious from sleep, but emphatic] "tu es nihil praeterquam malum! sicut comici." (You're nothing beyond evil! Just like comedians.) {From episode "Survival of the Idiots"}
Catharina is a sarcastic, computerized housewife married to Plancton. She's often extremely cynical, although she can still be supportive at times of Plancton and extremely emotional. Her speaking style is housewife-like, usually of sarcastically pleasant nature or frustration. The voice actress doesn't need to emulate her voice exactly, but should be able to sound bitingly sarcastic, adult, and condescending, as well as overact other more extreme emotions if necessary.
[Bitingly sarcastic, fegining happiness] "ehem, alius dies defectus, videor, hem, carus?" (So, another day of failure, I see, huh, dear?) {From episode "The Algae's Always Greener"}
[Going into hysterics] "SHELDONUS!? HA! HA! HA! SHELDONUS! *continues laughing* {From episode "Plankton's Army"}
[Enraged to insanity] "hic est prandium tuum, homuncule!" (Here's your lunch, little man!) {From episode "Karen 2.0"}
Papaverea Physema (also known as "magistra Physema," or "Mrs. Puff") is Spongirobertus's driving instructor. Given how bad of a driver Spongebob is, he's been in her class for much longer than any other student. It doesn't help that she finds him incredibly annoying, making her a practically tortured soul in the show. It's also been hinted that she's a bit derranged and commonly goes to jail due to Spongebob's incompetence, or her own. Her speaking style is rather motherly sounding, and she has the sort of sing-songy voice expected from a teacher of young children. The voice actress doesn't need to emulate her voice exactly, but should be able to sound teacher-like, as well as be able to express annoyance, frustration and insanity very well.
[Flatly, annoyed] "ses... [pause] ...centi. [pause] sescenti. eges sescentorum ut succedas. adeptus es sex." (Six...hundred. Six hundred. You need six hundred in order to pass. You got six.) {From episode "No Free Rides"}
[Desperate, in a frenzy] "quid disco in schola naucineti est spatium, spatium, SPATIUM." (What I learned in the school of boatmobiles is space, space, SPACE.) {From episode "No Free Rides"}
[Sweetly] "tu es suavissimus vir, Cancrius." (You're a very sweet man, Mr. Krabs.)
Patricius is a slow-witted, unintentionally funny character. He's often more of a hindrance to those around him than a help due to his stupidity, but his simple nature and hilarious one-liners make him a fan favorite. The voice actor does not need to emulate his voice exactly, but should have a low pitched voice and be able to convey his slowness through their voice.
[Out of slight frustration] "agedum, scis! ego wumbo, tu wumbas, is/ea/id wumbat, wumbo, wumbans, wumbonem volumus, wumborama, wumbology, disciplina wumbonis!? est simplus, Robertus!" (Come on, you know! I wumbo, you wumbo, he/she/it wumbo, wumbo, wumboing, we want the wumbo, wumborama, wumbology, the study of wumbo!? It's simple, Spongebob!) {From episode "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy IV}
[Stupidly, in childlike wonder] "est 'echinus turpis' nomine. olim erat echinus turpis. erat tam turpis ut omnes mortui sint. finis." (It's called 'The ugly urchin' [by name]. Once there was an ugly urchin. He was so ugly that everyone died. The end.) {From episode "Something Smells"}
[In shock & despair] "nullo imago habui. qualis pater sum ego!?" " (I had no idea. What kind of father am I!?) {From episode "Rock-a-Bye Bivalve"}
