Steele City Audiobook, #2 The Metal Menagerie
Project Overview
Welcome to Steele City, where robots walk among humans and flying cars are part of the scenery. In this Jazz Age metropolis, this shining city is the symbol of the future. But beneath its sparkling chrome facade, an ugly underworld hides in the dark alleys and abandoned sewers of the city. With a police force unwilling to help, and powerful corporations and crime rings fighting for control of the most modern city in the world, things look bleak for the people.
But, working to protect the innocent and bring criminals to justice is the Iron and Glass Detective Agency, made up of: Zero Deuce, the world's only robot detective, and one of the few that understand human emotion. His creator, Philo Glass, a very gentle child prodigy with a gift for building machines. Harriet Steele, the blue-blooded secretary with sharp aim and a sharp tongue.
This dub will be a long-term project, with many parts to be cast in the future. These parts will be needed most immediately for the next dub. I narrated the first book by myself, and found I bit off more than I could chew trying to voice such a huge cast all on my own. So, I'm opening this casting call to anyone with a mic and some heart and soul.
This project...
--Is a Dieselpunk noir with themes focusing on the nature of humanity and equality, in addition to a great deal of gunslinging, high-flying, nail-biting adventure and action!
--Will be a long-term commitment. There are 73 shorts in this series, each an hour's worth of dialogue. Most of that is narration, but it still amounts to a lot of dialogue on your part if you're cast.
I require for this project:
--A decent quality recording. This means no plosives, sybillants, echoes, or static. There are many ways to improve your sound quality without spending money on a new microphone. I would recommend brushing up on these techniques to give your best possible audition. Most of these are resolved with something as simple as a quilt over your head and moving away from the microphone a few inches.
--You must be over the age of 16. Most of the characters are adults, and therefore require more mature voices.
--This audiobook series deals with scenes of intense action and heavy moral themes and emotional moments. You must be comfortable portraying them.
--We will do our work over Discord, and you must have access to it.
--Above all... have fun! This is going to be a rather large group effort, and it's always more fun with a team that enjoys what they do.
I also need sound editors for this production! If you are cast, there is a high likelihood that you will be recast for more roles in the future, or your character may appear again later in the series.
https://www.fictionpress.com/s/3080747/2/Steele-City
Thank you, and good luck!
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Ransom Steele II is Harriet Steele's father, and a sharp businessman. A sociopath who hides under a charming facade, he's not above hurting innocent people to get what he wants, no matter how small. Current leader of the enormous Steele Industries, manufacturer of top-of-the-line robots. I imagine his voice to be like a used car salesman or a gameshow host, smooth and charming, medium-high pitch. Slightly nasally, but not very.
Please say each line at least twice with different tone and inflection.
(Warmly, welcoming) Young Philo! It's wonderful to see you, young man. And your mechanical friend as well. (Uncomfortably, but still trying to be friendly) Harriet. You're looking lovely, my dear. Secretarial work agrees with you, I see.
(When asked if there is a problem needing to be solved)
(Serious) Indeed there is. Of a most alarming kind.(Cocky, taunting) Well, if it was a test, then you passed with flying colors. We'll be calling on you shortly whenever we have a new case. Give my regards to the boy. He demonstrated startling bravery. The same to my daughter as well.
Mr. Rust is a rogue robot who broke free of his original programming due to a strange condition that caused his casing to rust. His goal is to spread his plague to all robots, leading a robotic revolution to overthrow mankind. He's calculating, ruthless, and driven to complete his goals. He's a recurring villain in the series.
I imagine his voice to be slow, deliberate. It should have a certain edge to it, a chilling quality you'd expect from a super villain. I picture Scottie Ray's Shredder from the 2003 Ninja Turtles or Darth Vader for this guy.
Please say each line at least twice with different tone and inflection. If you wish to use special effects with his voice, please do one with effects and one without. Get creative!
Hello. You must be the Iron Investigator, Model 02. But you give yourself a name like that of a man.
(Losing his patience) If you think I would
be so stupid as to place some token that would lead you here, then you
are clearly NOTÂ a thinking machine, Mr. Deuce. Ask yourself who was
really in the position to purchase the trenchbots from Finn's smugglers.
Ask yourself who could benefit from unleashing the robots of war.
Neither answer will lead you to me.*Your best supervillain monologue*
Jimmy Finn is a bootlegger and smuggler who runs a pretty large crime syndicate in Steele City. He smokes cigars, likes bossing people around, and hates nosy kids. And nosy robots, for that matter. For that matter, unless you're a buyer or a supplier, he doesn't like you.
Jimmy Finn should have a prominent Boston or New York or New Jersey accent.
Shamus; "SHAMM-uhss". Slang for an investigator or cop.
Please say each line at least twice with different tone and inflection.
(Irritated) I don't like folks asking too many questions in my joint. And I don't like a pipsqueak kid, a robot shamus, and some smart-mouthed broad bothering me when I'm trying to relax.
(Threatening) You think you'll bounce? When I kick you out the front door?
*Your best Al Capone impression*
German inventor and roboticist who works for Steele Industries. He takes a lot of pride in his work. Earnest, if misguided.
I imagine his voice to be like Einstein; grandfatherly, a bit absent-minded, and very German.
Please say each line at least twice with different tone and inflection.
It is an honor to meet you, Master Philo. The work of your father, Professor Aurelius Glass, was unparalleled. And your own work is no different! The Iron Investigator is a masterwork, young sir, and it makes my heart proud to be standing near it.
*Say something in your best impression of a German scientist*
Notorious high-flying, quick-witted Irish burglar with a love for whiskey and a hatred for getting caught by the cops. An honorable thief, she dispenses some of the profits of her escapades among the city's poor. She goes out of her way not to harm her victims; she's skilled enough that she doesn't have to.
Low, relaxed tone. Don't go too high with her voice, please.
Please say each line at least twice with different tone and inflection.
(Confident, relaxed) A robot gentleman walks into a bar. Sounds like the set-up for some bad joke. (Veiled threat) I'll be damned if I know the punchline.
(Asked if that's a real jetpack she has)
Indeed it is. And I'll show you how it works!
(Uses opening to escape)*Your best smart-aleck Irishwoman line*
Owner of DeWitt Metals, Steele Industries' direct competitor. An underhanded and conniving man, he often plays dirty to get what he wants. He's never seen without his ivory cigarette holder. Very wealthy and very dangerous.
I imagine his voice to be like a 50's radio drama actor, one that is distinctive and demands attention. A bit on the tenor side of the range, but a mid-range voice would work as well. Be creative!
Please say each line at least twice with different tone and inflection.
Had to see the sights, old boy. And I'm seeing another one right now. This your daughter, Ransom? She looks as smart as her old man, but quite a bit more beautiful. And this must be the Iron Investigator, the sole surviving model.
I'm afraid not, my friend. It's too close for comfort in the minds of most people; and most people are prospective customers. I'm sorry, Mr. Deuce, but you're bound for the scrap heap.
*Your best spoiled rich guy voice*
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