Mistress Red is an audiobook novella project that follows the adventures of the intrepid, Imperial historian Arthur Prowse, as he journeys to the dead and dusty world of Moraband in search of the tomb of an ancient Sith Lord, hoping the secrets within could save his Empire from certain death. Eager on his quest to see the Empire renewed to its former glory, little does Prowse know that a renegade archaeologist from the illusive Chiss Ascendancy is eyeing the same prize - an encounter that could change Arthur's destiny in unthinkable ways....
I. Introduction to the Mistress Red Project
This is a casting call for the project entitled Star Wars: Mistress Red, an audiobook that will be freely available on YouTube and Spotify. The estimated runtime for this audiobook is 2 hours, 27 minutes.
Mistress Red is an audiobook and novella set in the Star Wars universe, and an adaptation of the visual novel series Legends of the Galaxy, produced by my dearest friend, Matthew Fletcher. The first book of a trilogy to come, Mistress Red follows the adventures of daring archaeologist Arthur Prowse, as he embarks on a perilous journey to the dead and dusty world of Moraband in a bid to save the Empire he serves from certain death. Seldom does he contemplate the tragic implications of his loyalty to an empty throne.
When news of the Emperor’s death rocks the Imperial capital of Coruscant, Arthur Prowse and his faithful compatriot William I’Oner are dispatched by the Emperor’s sinister agents to the depths of Moraband, ancient birthplace of the Sith, in a desperate bid to recover an artefact destined to change the fate of the Empire forever - the blood of a Sith Lord long dead. Under the shadow of the Emperor’s starship Eclipse, Prowse teams up with a contemptuous rival to discover the secrets of the dead Sith Lord, blissfully unaware of the consequences for the galaxy, and themselves.
Initially conceived as a one-shot, sci-fi action adventure novella akin to the Indiana Jones films, plans for a trilogy grew exponentially with Gothic, tragic implications for the characters. Mistress Red, therefore, is the first act of a cautionary tale about misplaced loyalty, betrayal and forgiveness, and the consequences of unearthing the past to change the future, riddled with drama, action, adventure, emotional intensity, and that lingering sense of sickening dread old Gothic stories have which I love so dearly. Should a trilogy prove infeasible, however, Mistress Red is capable of standing alone as a gripping tale from start to finish.
It is my pleasure, thus, to welcome you to the project. Your consideration and time is greatly appreciated beyond that which words can express.
II. Auditions
Mistress Red is an audiobook requiring a full cast of voice actors and a narrator to breathe vividity into both dialogue and prose.
As is the case with all productions, a high standard of audio quality is expected. Clean recordings to the best of your ability, (devoid of peaking, popping, wind and ambient noise, for example) of a suitable volume and in mono are encouraged. All recordings should be in a .wav format.
Auditionees are free to submit their favourite takes, or multiple takes for each character they audition for - as many as they wish. Flexibility in vision and direction for the characters is more than welcome. While I do have a general understanding for what it is I am looking for in each character, artistic liberties and open interpretation are respected and incredibly desirable.
The deadline for all auditions is March 11th, 2021, at 1300 hours, after which no further auditions will be considered, roles will be cast, and relevant documentation disseminated.
In the event that you submit an audition, in the interests of maintaining reflexivity, I will not be able to contact you regarding your audition, nor comment on it on the basis of quality, casting, etc., until after the aforementioned deadline. Any other enquiries regarding auditions, should you need it, are best directed to me via private message.
III. Notices of Convenience
The primary method of communication for this project will be through Discord. Should you be selected for the role, you will be provided the link required to join the production team’s server. While not required to join, it is recommended for the easy sharing of files and communication in real-time.
All audition scripts below have appended to them stage directions, in italics and parentheses above each line of dialogue or narration. The characters listed on this casting call for auditioning are the sole characters of the novella, and may be cast to offsite actors. Do not let this discourage you from auditioning, however. Note also that all scripts included for auditions in this casting call contain light spoilers, and should you be selected for a role, it is likely the story entirely will be spoiled for you. The deadline for all auditions is March 11th, 2021, at 1300 hours.
Should any amenities need to be made to ensure a safe and convenient experience within the production of Mistress Red, do not hesitate to contact me. In compliance with the Equality Act 2010, Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, all auditions will be equally and fairly considered with the greatest degree of reflexivity in mind, and not dismissed on the basis of disability, impairment, gender, race, mental health or other factors of the individual unrelated to the immediate requirements of each role listed on the casting call.
The audiobook project Mistress Red, while directly inspired by the works of my friend, Matthew Fletcher, is unassociated with the production of his flagship visual novel, Legends of the Galaxy, Season 2. Mr. Fletcher’s assistance in this project has been, for the betterment of his own project, limited to informal (but incredibly helpful) provision for which I am eternally grateful.
It would be greatly appreciated by myself if those of whom have taken the time to consider this project share it with others who may also be interested. The more auditions, the merrier!
IV. Author’s Guarantee
Many projects on the Casting Call Club fall short in transparency with its production team, oftentimes failing to release. It is my personal guarantee that the Mistress Red project does not fall victim to the same pitfalls. The pre-production for the project has been completed in advance of this casting call. Consequently, I vow to ensure the project becomes a finished production, freely available on the aforementioned platforms, by Summer 2021 at the earliest. A more specific release date will be announced closer to the time. The project’s seven chapters will be released once all seven chapters are complete, on a weekly schedule, chapter by chapter. On the eighth week of release, a full audiobook will follow.
All members of the production team will be updated regularly through the project’s Discord server, via email, this casting call and/or any other convenient method of communication about the status of the Mistress Red project with the aims of fostering a cooperative, transparent environment.
It should be noted that Mistress Red is listed as a non-budget, just-for-fun passion project, and so financial compensation is impossible. Instead, what I can offer is an audiobook of the highest possible standards with your talent and diligence responsible for a wonderful, entertaining experience. At the end of each chapter, your name will be accredited in an end credits scene, regardless of whether your voice is present or not, and pinned comments will also feature your names and provided social media or other links (YouTube release only). Further, in the description box of each chapter, your names, social media and any other relevant links you wish to provide will be included.
Thank you, dearly, for your consideration. Best of luck,
Myrtille
Author, Mistress Red Project Lead
