The Morgrave Times (Final Title TBC)
Project Overview
The Morgrave Times is a captivating anthology podcast that combines the appeal of fiction podcasts with the immersive experience of full-cast audio dramas. This series reimagines classic, public domain stories by adapting them to a modern-day setting, set in the fictional city of Morgrave, New York. Each episode presents a self-contained story, offering fresh, contemporary takes on timeless tales from classic literature.
As a blend of rich narrative fiction and full-cast audio drama, the podcast brings classic stories to life with dynamic voice acting, sound effects, and music. Each episode is crafted to engage listeners through immersive audio storytelling, while also reflecting on the original work’s core themes and emotions. The podcast is presented as a series curated by The Morgrave Times newspaper, adding an additional layer of context and intrigue.
Format:
Episode Structure: Each episode, running approximately 20-40 minutes, features a dramatized adaptation of a classic public domain story. The structure includes:
Introduction: The hosts of The Morgrave Times introduce the episode, setting up the story and providing relevant context.
Dramatization: The heart of the episode is the full-cast dramatization, featuring a variety of voices, sound effects, and music to create a vivid and engaging audio experience.
Discussion: Following the story, the hosts offer their reflections, and provide a teaser for the next episode.
The podcast will appeal to fans of other podcasts like The Magnus Archives and Sherlock & Co. The first episode is set to be an adaptation of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Co-lead role in The Morgrave Times podcast.
He's an unsure, somewhat reluctant intern who’s been roped into hosting the podcast. He’s a bit awkward, skeptical of the strange stories, but is starting to warm up to the role. He provides the everyman perspective, often downplaying the weirdness of the stories, though he’s a little out of his depth. His humor can be dry and deadpan.
Note: The audition lines are placeholders and will not be in the final product
- english
- male adult
- podcast
- male young adult
(Nervous, unsure about the podcast, slightly sarcastic) “So, yeah, welcome to The Morgrave Times podcast. I’m, uh, your host, kinda… I’m actually an intern, but apparently, I’m the best they could get, so here we are. Anyway, today’s story is, uh… really weird, honestly. Something about a haunted subway or something. Cool, right?”
(Responding to the Female Host, trying to stay grounded, but slightly freaked out) “Yeah, I’m sure it’s just a ‘coincidence’ that three people disappeared from the same hotel room… in the same month. Totally normal, nothing to see here.”
OPTIONAL: Do a monologue where the character is explaining to their boss why they don't want to do the podcast.
Co-lead of the podcast.
She’s a confident, polished aspiring actress hired to co-host the podcast. She’s enthusiastic about the stories, sometimes over-the-top in her dramatizations. She’s taking the podcast seriously and sees it as her "big break," so she tends to add extra flair to her lines. She enjoys the spooky, dramatic aspects of the show and often pokes fun at the Male Intern’s nervousness.
Note: The audition lines are placeholders and were not written for the final product
- english
- female adult
- female young adult
- podcast
- all american accents
(Welcoming listeners with charm and excitement) “Welcome, everyone, to The Morgrave Times podcast! I’m your host—well, one of them—and tonight we’ve got something deliciously eerie lined up for you. A tale of mystery, betrayal, and… well, let’s just say you might want to leave the lights on for this one.”
(Teasing the Male Intern, playfully dramatic) “Oh, come on! It’s not that scary. A little ghost story never hurt anyone… except, you know, for all the people in the story who mysteriously vanished. But hey, we’re still here, right?”
The core cast will play multiple roles across episodes, ranging from main characters to supporting ones. These actors should have the ability to shift between distinct characters, with varying vocal styles, accents, and emotional ranges. They will voice both serious and comedic roles, from dramatic leads to eccentric side characters.
Note: The audition lines were not written for the podcast and may not reflect the final product.
- english
- all accents
- podcast
- imitating accents
- various accents
- different voices
- dialects/accents
(Intense, dramatic, malevolent) “You think you can escape me? Ha! The city’s shadows belong to me. No matter where you hide, I will find you. And when I do… well, let’s just say, you’ll wish you had never crossed me.”
(Nervous, panicked, in a horror situation) “No, no, this doesn’t make sense… I was just there, I saw it! There was nothing—no one! But now… now it’s like something’s following me. You have to believe me!”
(Playful, light-hearted, comedic) “Oh, come on, boss, you don’t really think ghosts are real, do you? I mean, I’ve seen some weird stuff, but an actual ghost? Nah. I bet it’s just the pipes making that noise. Or maybe a raccoon?”
We are seeking talented and creative writers to join the production team for The Morgrave Times, an anthology podcast that adapts classic stories into modern-day settings. As a writer, your primary responsibility will be to take timeless tales from literature and reimagine them for our fictional city of Morgrave, New York, creating engaging and atmospheric audio dramas tailored for podcast audiences.
- creative writing
- adaption writing
*Say something you think would fit*
*Say something you think would fit*
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