PROJECT INFO
Production title: The Dreamer’s City
Production Type: Independent
Project length: Multi-season series, 12+ episodes
Project format: Audio drama podcast
Compensation: No
KEY DATES
Auditions: March 25, 2018 - April 30, 2018
Recording Starts: late May, 2018
The Story
The Dreamer’s City is an upcoming large-cast, episodic audio drama podcast slated to be released mid-2018. It follows a group of people who meet after having been dropped unceremoniously into a hellish city that wants nothing more than to absorb them into becoming the terror it throws at them. While trying to find a way out and fighting to stay sane against the world, they also have to fight to stay alive and free from cults and groups who would enslave them.
The Cast
There are a total of six (6) lead voice roles and numerous (20+) additional supporting roles needed for the first season (and beyond). Each role is expanded upon below, as well as the sides required for the audition.
The Production
Actors should be comfortable recording in high quality with direction. All roles are unpaid as the production will be released for free, but credit and cross promotion is very willingly given to any cast member via social media and on the show’s website. In the event there is revenue generated from the production in any form, we believe in paying the talented people who brought the show to life.
Recording Schedule
Actors should be available after May 22nd to record a full season over the course of a few weeks. We will work with you on timing if you are right for the part.
Please be aware that certain roles are recurring across multiple future seasons and the preference is to (of course) have the same actor portray them across season lines. If this is a concern for you, please make mention of that when you audition.
Casting Notes
Feel free to submit auditions for any role you feel you are comfortable portraying true to life. All characters in The Dreamer’s City (with only 1-2 noted exceptions) are to be read naturally and not as a caricature.
The story is contingent on the multicultural characters within it. While there may only be 1-2 roles that you are suited for, please pass this onto any actors you feel would be suited for the other characters listed below.
Similarly, the creative team values representation in all forms in casting and will strive to cast characters in line with their current iterations, but will consider noncritical character adjustments.
The story has immense room for casting accommodation due to the nature of the world, but some storylines are contingent on certain identifications and ethnicities. These will be noted in the character breakdowns below.
Andrea - Lead - early 20s - American
Andrea is a traveling nurse with a close connection to her family. She knows she shouldn’t get close to her patients but she always does. She’s not very worldly but she’s not afraid to learn. While not at work, she’s often got her head in the clouds and disconnected. Andrea tends to not think before she speaks. Please keep in mind that this character is culturally American but can be of any ancestry. Submit your three best varied takes of each dialogue sample. Stylistic dialogue adjustments for tone are welcome if the meaning and emotion stays the same.
Oh. I'll bet... Leah... (yelling) LEAH! This isn't funny at all, okay? Joke's over! Time to go back to bed. We have an early start! Very funny! Ha. Ha. This isn't something I consider funny, you know. Fine. I'll find the damn place myself.
(emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed) If I start crying now I won't have any tears left for later. There’s so much I don’t understand and this craziness never stops coming at me.
You can take a shower if you want. There are new clothes in those bags that will probably fit you. (yawns) I'm going to head to bed. You can take whichever room you want. When we get up I'll grab a shower and we'll head out.
Sora - Lead - early 20s - Indian
NOTE: All actors should be prepared to deliver a neutral North American accent as well as any additional accent the characterization may require. This character will ideally be voiced by an Indian woman. Please take note of this.
Sora is guarded and doesn’t easily trust new people she meets but trusts and loves those she calls family, even if they’re not blood related. She’s not afraid to be direct when there’s something on her mind, but she doesn’t handle stress or being threatened well at all and easily falls into panic.
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Oh, this shirt is pretty!
I know you're smart. That's why we had to leave. You being smart combined with his—whatever it is—was more dangerous together. I couldn't risk it. We couldn't.
(conflicted about sharing this heavy information) I know him. (correcting herself) I knew him. We found each other early on and stayed together for a long time. But then everything—I told him what I just told you and he lost it. He went for a walk and came back angrier than before.
Malinda - Lead - early 40s - Canadian
Malinda is clever and driven and once she gets her teeth in something she wants or a plan to get what she wants, she’s relentless until it’s hers. She’s smart and knows the value of playing a game when it needs to be played to get her way. She’d rather die than laugh at a pun, but she always smiles secretly. Please keep in mind that this character is culturally North American but can be of any ancestry.
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NOTE: All actors should be prepared to deliver a neutral North American accent as well as any additional accent the characterization may require.
Trust is really hard to come by here and I don't regret doing it, but I am sorry for having to.
I'll tell you. Just finish your story. I'm going to finish these pancakes. Good pancakes.
(false jealousy, teasing) I leave for five minutes and somehow you've got her pants off. That's a new record for you.
Vena - Supporting - mid-late teens -
Vena is resourceful and disciplined, but is too young to be wise to the world in all the ways that would help her most. She tries to find ways around her ignorance if there’s something that can’t be learned. She can seem cold and blunt to those who don’t know her. (Please note that this role includes a few scenes of directed personal violence. Take care of yourself first.)
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NOTE: All actors should be prepared to deliver a neutral North American accent as well as any additional accent the characterization may require.
No. I'm not that dumb. I've heard lots of stories of people who have tried. You can drive forever and there is no "out." The sooner you get used to this place and what it isn't, the better off you'll be. But I adapted pretty fast. (she chuckles) And I like candy a lot. That helps. Free candy keeps me happy and sane.
Yeah. You'll always be here when you wake up. Whatever you did back home isn't what you'll do anymore. (beat) What did you do?
(terrified and unable to fight back) No! No! Stop! Don't, please! (she screams)
Leah loves to party and spend time with people who easily get caught up in the moment. She buckles down when it’s time to work, but that often means working through a hangover. If she can skirt her responsibilities and not feel guilty, she’ll find a way out of doing something boring in favor of something she likes much more. Please keep in mind that this character is culturally American but can be of any ancestry.
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You like? I don't normally wear blue, but it was on sale and I couldn't resist. Nice.. jammies? Those are cute!
And you're buying breakfast before you fall asleep!
(exhausted) You want to check us in while I park?
Oracle - Minor - ageless - (think Siri or Alexa)
Oracle is a female voice used in an audio interface on mobile devices. She speaks with a natural human speech pattern and has a pleasant, unassuming voice.
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Turn right onto Orchard Parkway East. Your destination is on the right.
Opening Maps. Finding location. Finding location. Finding location. Location unknown. (beat) Network signal not found. Please try again later.
Executing. No application errors found. No wireless signal found. Applications that depend on wireless connectivity will not function while out of network area.
Mrs. Gounaris - Minor - mid 40s
Mrs. Gounaris is very happy with her life and speaks as though she radiates warmth and comfort. Please keep in mind that this character is culturally American but can be of any ancestry.
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Is she a safe driver, honey? I know you said she's really funny and she seems nice, but you know—even your father is nice and he drives like a madman.
Well when you do go exploring, be sure and be safe and cover your drink.
Prisoner - Minor - adult of any age
A very tired, very hungry, and very despairing prisoner held unjustly.
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Please, more!
So thirsty...
(whispering) Give me some of yours!
Tano - Lead - early 50s - Japanese
Tano tries to fit as much meaning into what he says with as few words as possible. He also doesn’t use contractions in his speech. He watches others to learn about them to keep himself and his people in positions of fortune or safety.
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NOTE: All actors should be prepared to deliver a neutral North American accent as well as any additional accent the characterization may require. This character will ideally be played by a Japanese man. Please take this into consideration before submitting for this role.
You are safe here. I promise you you are safe.
That does...not seem right. But anything is possible, I suppose.
We can do that. Get in the back, unlock the door behind me. I can go up on the curb if she is too far.
Zahir - Lead - early 30s - Indian
Zahir is a very serious man who follows through with his plans at any cost. He has a cruel streak especially when something interferes with where his loyalties lie.
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NOTE: All actors should be prepared to deliver a neutral North American accent as well as any additional accent the characterization may require.
(trying hard to seem sincere) I'm so sorry you had a bad night! It's good to meet you.
(friendly accusation) I should be asking you that question. You're the one who’s in my house.
(cruelly) Oh are you scared? Are you going to cry for me again?
Ron - Supporting - mid 40s - Mexican
Ron is a gossip queen. He loves learning about people and their business more than just about anything. He’s also got a massive heart and helps people out in intensely important ways. Ron is one of the 2 characters that will always speak with an accent. Ron’s speech patterns should imitate stereotypical cholo speech patterns. Oh, also, the man loves his fannypack.
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NOTE: All actors should be prepared to deliver a neutral North American accent as well as any additional accent the characterization may require. Please take note that this character will ideally be played by a Latin American man and take that into consideration before submitting for the role.
Hey, man. How's it hangin'? What's new? What's good, huh?
Whoa, rewind! No kidding? That might be the stupidest thing I ever heard, yo.
You're in luck. I'm giving out one piece of free advice today. Don't do that shit again 'cause it wouldn't be pretty and you'd be next. I've had my own run-ins with him and his boys. They ain’t all there, you know? (beat) No more stupid shit, aight?
Blaster - Supporting - adult male - Baritone
Blaster is always out to insult someone or make them feel less than they are. He’s also astoundingly lazy except when it comes to setting people up for failure.
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NOTE: All actors should be prepared to deliver a neutral North American accent as well as any additional accent the characterization may require.
Pathetic! (he laughs uproariously) You really are useless without it!
Go get your head on straight, then. Go let off some steam, or something, you know?
No complaints, man. Why you alone? I thought you was getting a new friend to bring home?
Mike - Minor - adult male
Mike, John, and Larry are amateur radio DJs. None of them have any background in radio, but they do their best to emulate what they heard on the air when it comes time for announcements. but normally they just banter in their normal voices. Please keep in mind that this character is culturally American but can be of any ancestry.
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Alright guys if you're tuning in for the first time all I have to say is what took you so long? No, I'm just kidding. If you're new to the city please, please take the time to tune to our sister station 115.6 and listen to the repeated recording. It's playing round the clock and has absolutely essential information for you.
Please do not attempt to approach the radio station. We shoot anyone who goes over the gate without permission and we rarely give permission. We don't mean to be mean, but we've learned it's just good policy.
John - Minor - adult male
Mike, John, and Larry are amateur radio DJs. None of them have any background in radio, but they do their best to emulate what they heard on the air when it comes time for announcements. but normally they just banter in their normal voices. Please keep in mind that this character is culturally American but can be of any ancestry.
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And that's it, folks. Back to the music. We'll chat again in an hour. Be safe out there. Here's "Hey Jude" by Queen.
Larry - Minor - adult male
Mike, John, and Larry are amateur radio DJs. None of them have any background in radio, but they do their best to emulate what they heard on the air when it comes time for announcements. but normally they just banter in their normal voices.
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We just got word that the red-sign store nearish the park is an easy bite about now. All you should need is a heavy coat and a pair of bolt cutters.
Gooood morning out there… er.. Afternoon? Well, whatever time you’ve got, we’re coming to you live.
Sentinel (Guard) - Minor - adult male
A guard who takes his job seriously.
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He's coming. Line them up. I'll get the rest.
Move your hair!
Straight to the antechamber outside his office. Don't let them get away again.
Runner (Guard) - Minor - adult male
A guard who takes his job seriously.
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Sir, a situation.
He’s on the way, line them up!
Driver (Guard) - Minor - adult male
A guard who takes his job too seriously… and is also a jerk.
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Come on. Out!
Nobody knows, you coward! You're such a pussy! Letting two chicks and a weak guy get the drop on you.
Passenger (Guard) - Minor - adult male
A guard who takes his job just seriously enough. He’s not willing to die for it. It’s just a job.
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Just do what she says, man!! We don't have to tell anyone that we didn't kill them! They'll never know! You know what happens out here! Put your gun down!
Reverend - Minor - late 40s, early 50s - American
The Reverend is manipulative and coy and almost never speaks directly. He’s not a Southern Preacher style presenter, but instead a man who will work to manipulate his flock by using psychology and starvation. Again, not Southern.
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Beautiful. Your voices shine so brightly. It warms my heart to hear you sing out today.
They sing for your protection and for your joy as we enter a new age of darkness in an already dark world. An age inevitable, brought upon us by vile workers of iniquity and strife. These heathens and harlots who refuse to accept their evils and their circumstance; they are the fallen and the damned who turn away from the guiding light.
Note: 2 takes of this is fine due to the length.
A judgement, then. No heretics should remain within these walls. Remove them from the city and place them to rest.
Tanker - Minor - late 40s, early 50s - Mexican
Tanker is one of the 2 characters that will always speak with an accent. His speech patterns should imitate stereotypical cholo speech patterns but slightly slow. This voice will be slightly modified in post production. --- Tanker is a tyrant who never says what he actually means and uses innuendo and double meanings to skirt the truth. (Baritone)
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You can't keep your toys in line, man? Makin' all this noise...
You think you’re badass, cabron? You’re worthless.
(yells) Get the fuck offa me, man! Ahh!
Ellery - Lead - early 30s - English
Ellery thrives on comedy and laughter and is able to turn anything into a joke while also taking into consideration the mood of the room. Please keep in mind that this character is culturally English but can be of any ancestry. Good comedic timing is important for this role.
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NOTE: All actors should be prepared to deliver a very brief bit of neutral North American accent as well as any additional accent the characterization may require. Please take note that this character will ideally be played by a British actor/actress and take that into consideration before submitting for the role.
(genially, almost silly) Well hello Andrea, I'm not warmish, I'm British! And it's quite a surprise to meet you today. I'm Ellery and I'll be your host so just let me know if there's anything I can do for you during your stay here at Ellery Estates.
If you'd like. I'm rather enjoying just chatting, though. Not feeling like something's ought to be done right this second. No runs or chores or crisis.
(false indignance) Nobody lets me have my own joke. So mean, the both of you!
Charlie - S1 Minor - early 20s - American (Native)
Charlie was put in a bad situation and now has to cope. There’s a lot of regret and remorse swirling around inside, but it’s all tempered by an incredible spirit of hope. Charlie, more than anything, will bend before breaking.
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NOTE: All actors should be prepared to deliver a neutral North American accent as well as any additional accent the characterization may require. Please take note that this character will ideally be played by a Native American actor/actress and take that into consideration before submitting for the role.
(exhausted) No. I’m really sorry. I didn’t see anyone like that in there.
What did you want me to do? Just throw myself into the fire? I couldn’t just give up after all that time. I was so close!
I’ve missed you so much. I thought about you every day.
Hotel Clerk - Minor - adult
A fairly polite hotel clerk.
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Okay, here you go. You're in 5155 up the hallway and elevators to the left, on the 5th floor. Mark will take your bags and when you're ready to head up, he'll bring them to your room.
Hotel Clerk - Minor - adult
A fairly polite hotel bellhop who is also flirty for tips but only turns on the charm if the person looks to have extra cash.
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Room service is available all night if you're hungry. You'll find a room service menu next to your room phone. The wireless password is your room number and the reservation's last name. And the lobby bar will be open for two more hours or so. Is there anything else I can help you with tonight?
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