Hello! I am casting for a horror radio play with the current working title “Unforgiven.”
The finished project will be released on my YouTube channel, "The Talkback Tapes", as well as its feed on apple podcasts and Spotify.
I do these projects as a way to practice sound editing, so having a high quality microphone is a must. The play is approximately 6 minutes long, and is almost entirely a monologue, besides a few lines bookending the speech.
Entire Plot Synopsis:
“Haunted by a tragic accident from his past, David contacts the local police department and tell the homicide detective his story. 25 years prior, whilst driving under the influence and alcohol and sleep deprivation, he struck and killed a hiker deep in the woods.
Afraid of the possible consequences, he fled the scene and told no one. Despite the gruesome scene he left behind, he never heard news of the crime scene being discovered. He was almost able to convince himself it was a dream.
However, fate has a cruel sense of timing. A year later, on the anniversary of that night, a storm brings back the memories. Not only that, but it also brings a visitor. The victim himself, obscured by shadow, but David could recognize the silhouette anywhere. The shadow does nothing but watch, and by the morning it's gone.
This eerie cycle repeats itself annually, synchronizing with the storm's return. Each year, the spectre draws closer, one step at a time, intensifying David's torment. This continues for 20 years until the figure is at his doorstep, trying to gain entry into his house.
Overwhelmed and tired of running, David decides to finally face the consequences of his actions. He confesses to everything. Simultaneous, he reveals to the detective he left his door unlocked. Be it jail or supernatural justice, he just wants the guilt to end.”
Thanks a lot to everyone who auditioned and thanks especially to my voice actors who did a phenomenal job!
You can listen to the finished project on youtube . (https://youtu.be/GFIUaPW7wU4)
It'll be up on The Talkback Tapes Spotify feed later this week.
Thanks again, stay tuned for further projects!
Protagonist, an older man tired of running. Performs 90% of the dialogue. David expresses many emotions while telling their story, must be able to act pained and sorrowful.
It was like something out of a nightmare.
I slammed on the brakes, but it was too late. Twenty-five hundred pounds of steel doesn’t stop easy. I can still hear the sound they made…
It's something that's stuck with me all these years, and I don't think I'll ever forget it.
*Role is written for Male, but script can be altered for females* [100 Words]
Background Role, Classic small town police vibes. Not really much to their character besides starting David on their story.
(authoritative) This is Detective Phillips
(faux sympathy) Alright David, tell me exactly what’s going on… this is about a murder?
Background Role, Answers David’s Phone call and puts them through to Detective Phillips.
The audition lines are all the character's lines in the play. If you're cast to perform the role, re-recording lines will probably not be necessary.
(professional) Willow Valley Police Department.
(professional) What is this in regards to?
(Shocked but trying to remain professional) Please hold.
