Making casting decisions
A special thanks to all who auditioned. I will be making my decisions this weekend. Some I've already asked, some are still being finalized. I'll be sure to include a link when it's all done.
The Fiona Five: A High School Comedy (Original RadioPlay)
Project Overview
The Fiona Five - Radio series
The Fiona Five is an original radio series set in Seattle Washington at Olympic High School revolving around a group of popular girls who form a tight knit group around the school's beauty, Fiona Winston. The privileged idol and her four friends are fond of the glamorous life and fashion, always seen in their color coordinated signature gowns and long gloves. When it's time for them to find a new fifth member, an apartment dweller named Kelsey Greenberg is introduced through a blossoming friendship with Ayla Zhen, descending down the rabbit hold that is Fiona's Wonderland. Is Kelsey up to living the high standard lifestyle that Fiona demands of her life?
The mood of the radioplay is both comedy and romance. You can think MEAN GIRLS or CLUELESS as good examples for this type of story. Lots of high-school type dialog and shenanigans, but also some emotional moments as well. The radio series is told through the character's own voices, taking turns narrating.
I should mention right off the bat that there is some adult content here, nothing graphic, but adult language (Seven Dirty Words) and some yuri content (meaning some of the characters are lesbians). Again, nothing graphically will have to be acted out or described, but there will be relationships between some of the girls. No likey, no worries, you don't have to read any further.
So I need the main characters to be voiced as well as some minor characters. This could be an ongoing radio series, but the first thing I want to do is the first episode. Some more characters may be requested, but let's get these characters together first. You'll notice that The Fiona Five are all somewhat modeled after classic actresses of the past, but they don't necessarily have to sound like this. Just a fun thing I added to it.
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Voice Actor
Jessica Perez
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Unpaid
Role assigned to:
mimistar
JESSICA PEREZ (Female; 16 years old; wearing red) - The voice of The Fiona Five, Jessica (or Jessie as she prefers to be called) is of Mexican decent (though it must be noted that she does NOT have any over-exaggerated accent) and is defined by her quick wit and personable demeanor. Her parents are successful lawyers, so Jessica is also rich, but has a better understanding of the middle class than her friends do. Her dream is to become the first female President of The United States, so she's very involved with school events. Jessica is a thrill-seeker, but she is often subdued by The Fiona Five's posh code. In public, she is Fiona's support, but in private, she arues with Fiona and Olivia all the time. She has a stronger connection to Ayla.
Voice: I modeled Jessica after Rita Moreno. Again, to emphasize, she was born in America, as were her parents, so she doesn't have a noticeable Mexican accent. However, if you can speak some Spanish, I might have her say more Spanish phrases occasionally as she does have a connection to her heritage. She's upscale, but still somewhat street-smart.
NOTE: There may be a couple spanish phrases that she says.
- (Narration) "You could say I was in direction competition with some wealthy Guera named Fiona Winston over who was the most popular girl in campus. It's like we were both running for office. Fiona eventually invited me to join her "Exclusive club", probably do away with the competition so she could reign queen as most popular girl in school. 'If you can't beat em, join em' kind of thing."
- (After Ayla has introduced Kelsey to the Fiona Five, and Fiona gestures for Jessica to represent the group as she usually does). "Nice to meet you Kelsey, or meet you again. Any friend of Ayla's is a friend of The Fiona Five. Oooh, nice gloves. We always love seeing our fellow student wearing formal gloves. It's so rare to find these days. Kelsey, if you'll excuse us, we have very important business to attend to. I hope you don't mind us whisking away your lab partner. I'm sure we'll see each other again soon. Here's to a wonderful Junior year."
- (Arguing with Fiona over Kelsey in private) "Fifi, I don't want to deal with this bs much longer. Here's an idea. Invite her to be interviewed like everyone else. Ask her the same dumb questions you asked my friends, and make a decision based on that. Comprende?"
Voice Actor
Mr. Dawson (Teacher)
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Unpaid
Role assigned to:
tj pascai
MR DAWSON (Science teacher; Male; 42 years old)
Typical teacher who takes his work seriously. However, he is very respectful, and fearful, when it comes to anyone in Fiona's circle.
Voice: Tenor-range teacher.
(To Kelsey after she is late) "Class starts at 8am Ms. Greenberg, please be on time from now on."
(To Ayla, realizing who she is) "Oh, my apologies Ms. Zhen. I didn't know- Please choose whoever you wish as your lab partner."
Voice Actor
Ayla Zhen
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Unpaid
AYLA ZHEN (Female; 16 years old; wearing blue) - The quiet "nerdy" one of the group, although Ayla's far more personable and confident than she lets on. It's more like she's not looking to impress anyone. She can be very playful and a bit of a jokester. She's half Asian decent, half European decent. Ayla's parents run a successful restaurant, but they're not super rich, so she comes closest to being a middle-class student. Ayla's original demeanor, before joining the group, was that of a hipster "not following the crowd" type of chick, but Fiona and the gang molded her to fit their image. So in public, she doesn't speak as much, but isn't afraid to use her friendship with Fiona to her advantage. Ayla is a lesbian and doesn't necessarily hide it. Her girlfriend was an original member of The Fiona Five, but she left her with a broken heart. Perhaps another can piece it back together.
Voice: Somewhat modeled after Nancy Kwan if she was a hipster with blue hair, but again, born in America, so no accent at all. Her range would be between being a quiet girl and an excited thrill-seeker. At times, her frustration and emotion can get the best of her.
- (Narration) "We walked in our usual straight line, Sex and the City style, showing off our gowns and gloves. As we got closer, I saw Kelsey standing by herself outside the auditorium. Fiona stopped short some thirty or so feet away from the building, staring at her. Kelsey picked up her backpack and waved to us. Unfortunately, she accidentally spilled the contents of her bag all over the concrete. I closed my eyes feeling her embarrassment, and some of my own, knowing that Fiona and Olivia were scrutinizing her. But suddenly, Fiona started laughing playfully. She rarely did that."
- (Playing a prank on Kelsey) "I didn't know you like roasted cat burger? … I'm just kidding, it's just a cheeseburger."
- (After Kelsey feels like she embarrassed herself in front of Fiona) "Kelsey come here. It's all right. Don't worry about what Fiona thinks of you, or anyone else for that matter."
Voice Actor
Olivia Caldwell
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Unpaid
OLIVIA CALDWELL (Female; 16 years old; wearing yellow) - Fiona's best friend since they were babies, Olivia Caldwell is the stuck-up prude of the group. Her parents are in finance, which means she too is rich and stuck-up, but Olivia seems to have more of a grasp on the real world. That doesn't stop her from having a severe attitude problem and contempt for most people outside of the group. In public, she doesn't talk much, as she dislikes talking to most people. She doesn't even really get along with the other members of the group, constantly arguing with Jessica or Ayla. But her devotion to Fiona, her longing to BE like Fiona, is unmatched. She will do anything for her friend, but will also do anything to keep their friendship and keep people away from her. She is an expert at manipulating people.
Voice: Modeled after Vivien Leigh, if she dyed her hair blonde, Olivia has the typical Queen bitch of campus voice. Nasty, but still somewhat pleasant to make herself sound likable. It's like she's trying to make herself sound likable, even thinks she is, but she just doesn't know any better and doesn't care.
- (Narration) "I was an original Fiona Five member. I was Fiona's best friend long before ANY of these others join the group. I'm her favorite! Brenda Corbat was also a mutual friend so I guess the three of us were like triplets. But Brenda was always trying to one-up me over Fiona's attention. Of course, she could never be me. I was the most like Fiona, the one who earned her affection, and in the end, Brenda left us. Sure I was sad to see her go, but now I had Fiona all to myself!"
- (After Ayla suggests Kelsey join the group) "You think that dark haired girl who dresses like it's the 1990s is Fiona Five material? She isn't glamorous at all. She looks like she gets her wardrobe out of a garbage disposal. Those glasses she was wearing were so tacky."
- (To Kelsey, in a manipulative manner) "Come on Kelsey, tell your sister. This'll stay between us: A Kelsey and Olivia secret. We haven't had one of those yet, have we?"
Voice Actor
Fiona Winston
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Unpaid
FIONA WINSTON(Female; 16 years old; Wearing pink) - The most popular and most beautiful girl in school, Fiona is the daughter of the famous real-estate tycoon Ralph Winston (think Donald Trump before he became President, discussion for another time…) Fiona fancy's herself a Disney Princess in the most pure sense of the word. She is full of herself, carries herself like a princess, and wears the most elegant of dresses and gloves, which she never takes off. A lover of classic cinema, Fiona prides herself in acting from a time long gone by. Fiona is all about keeping appearances, especially with her Fiona Five group, which she takes very seriously. Despite her public demeanor, Fiona is somewhat insecure and relies on her friends to do things for her. Because of her sheltered upbringing, while she thinks she's a good person and God's gift to the world, she often inadvertently utters rude comments without considering other people's feelings. She's your typical popular high school girl with something of a mystery behind her.
Voice: Not only is she modeled after Marilyn Monroe, but Fiona herself tries to be Marilyn Monroe in every way possible, also talking like her. While she is a typical popular high school girl, she's a bit softer in her delivery, but very direct. It's like she's always acting, except when she's arguing with Jessica, which is where her real self is seen.
(Making a speech to Kelsey) "There was a time when all women wore gloves. They wouldn't leave the house without them. Mostly for practical reasons, protecting the hands, but they were also so glamorous. Nobody wears them anymore obviously, but we pride ourselves in the keeping the tradition alive, wearing the most elegant of dresses, the most elegant of jewelry, and yes, the most elegant of gloves. For The Fiona Five, the gloves are our symbol."
- (To her Fiona Five sisters) "Anyone can make themselves up, but true beauty, that's something you're born with. And let's face it, this girl was not born a divine beauty."
- (Scolding Jessica, breaking her Marilyn Monroe character) "Jessica, I don't appreciate this lackadaisical attitude you have towards this. Like it or not, the fifth member of the Fiona Five is a big decision. This school looks up to us."
Voice Actor
Principal Felterbush
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Unpaid
Role assigned to:
DottDraws
Principle Felterbush (pronounced FEL-TER-BUSH) is the old principal of Olympic High who's been there far too long and really doesn't want to be there anymore. She is a very by-the-book type administrator, has no time for school spirit, childish behavior or anything fun. Thus The Fiona Five is a great source of aggrivation for her, but due to Fiona's status and her parentage, her hands are tied to go along with their demands.
Good morning Olympic High. Forgive our tardiness, we had some technical issues. Apparently some pranksters thought it would be real funny to leave a skunk in my office! When I find out who did this, I'm going to expel them… or make them wash out the skunk smell… which is probably worse!
And of course it wouldn't be a first day of school without an… ugh… enlightening message from Jessica Perez of The Fiona Five.
Voice Actor
Tom
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Unpaid
TOM (Kelsey's friend; Male; 17 years old)
Tom is a stoner, plain and simple. Kelsey describes him as Shaggy from Scooby Doo, but far more cynical and uninterested in school gossip. He is very full of himself, though he has no right to be. He is still good friends with his two gal pals.
Voice: Stoner-type voice.
(To Kelsey) "What's so lucky about having one of those stuck-up princesses as your lab partner?"
(To Ashley) "Maxie's was making burger meat out of people! I know what I saw!"
Voice Actor
David Greenberg (Kelsey's Dad)
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Unpaid
DAVID GREENBERG (Kelsey's Dad; Male; 46 years old)
Typical nice father only wanting what's best for his daughter. He lost his wife, so he devotes his work and life to his daughter. He is a humble man, not ashamed that he doesn't have a fancy job. He also likes to ramble on about stories.
Voice: Middle-aged father
(To Kelsey giving her a life lesson) "Come here a second sweetheart. I'm glad you're making friends. But this girl you're hanging out with… I mean she appears to be a nice young lady and all but… she seems like one of them… entitled kind of girls. Just remember you should never change who you are for anyone. I remember back when everyone was wearing those neon jackets. I of course didn't have the money for one-"
(To Kelsey after realizing she wants to be left alone) "All right, I understand, don't wanna hang out with your old dad anymore."
Voice Actor
Ashley
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Unpaid
Ashley is Kelsey's best friend. Very playful and loyal, but cynical when she needs to be. Ashley likes to keep up on school gossip and is very interested when her friend Kelsey becomes involved with The Fiona Five. Her relationship with Tom, their mutual friend, is not defined whether they are dating or not.
Voice: Valley-girl type voice.
(To Tom) "Okay Tom, you obviously don't understand what a BIG deal this is. Kelsey was talking to The Fiona Five!"
(To Kelsey) "So I guess… you're gonna be one of them now, huh? Don't forever about us little people now that you're a big shot."
Voice Actor
Kelsey Greenberg
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Unpaid
Role assigned to:
kendogurl
KELSEY GREENBERG (Female; 16 years old; wearing purple) - The plain Jane, and the poor unglamorous one of the group, who is introduced and groomed to be The fifth member of The Fiona Five. Her father has a blue-collar job and she lives in an apartment. Kelsey is sweet and modest, thinking she will never be anything more than an ugly poor girl. But her chance to become a Fiona Five member and enjoy the good life is like a dream come true. Naturally she is nervous but willing to take up the challenge. There is much about herself she doesn't know, but a friendship with Ayla Zhen may change all that. In the end, she may go too far and begin to act like a stuck-up princess.
Voice: Modeled after Audrey Hepburn, Kelsey has a more plain voice, but should be able to carry herself with more poise when meeting Fiona and The Fiona Five. Her insecurity and enthusiasm should be balanced out.
- (Narration) "You don't see many people wearing long gloves much anymore do you? But if I was to be a member of The Fiona Five, the long awaited fifth member of the group, I had to wear these glamourous purple gloves. Here I stood by the east building waiting for my new friends. I was nervous, practically hugging my arms with my gloves. People were definitely staring, but some nodded to me thinking I might have been a Fiona Five sister. It felt good actually. I've always wanted to be recognized as something more than just plain old poor Kelsey Greenberg. I checked my phone. Where were they? And suddenly they all came walking in a row, The Fiona Five."
- (Eating lunch with Ayla) "My friend Tom used to work here. One day he was on an acid trip and ran around yelling at everyone, 'The burgers are made of people.' So they threw him out."
- (Being interviewed by Fiona) "My favorite Marilyn Monroe movie? There's so many. I mean 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' is a classic. Actually I have kind of a personal affiliation with 'Some like it Hot'. It was my grandma's favorite movie. It would be fun to study film. I love the classic looks, the old fashion, the authenticity of it all. I guess it's something we've kind of lost in this modern era."
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