Update: ANIMATOR NEEDED ~ *IRISH ACCENT - MALE/AMAB VA "FEMALE-PASSING" - TRANS FEMME/TRANS WOMEN WELCOME* Colourful Clues (Clue/Cluedo Inspired murder mystery kinetic novel) - VA recasting and Animator
Project Overview
Inspired by the original Cluedo board game, but with a bit of a twist. Taking place in 1949 England, five unique people find themselves caught in a storm for one reason or another, so they all take shelter in a nearby manor where a host is holding some sort of mystery masquerade party where most guests refer to themselves by aliases. Intrigued by the events, the host extends the invitation to these mystery guests. Due to the storms malice, all guests present, both expected and unannounced are welcome to stay the night. However, things take a chilling turn when the murdered corpse of one of them turns up the next morning, throwing them under their own house arrest in order to solve the mystery for themselves, else more lives could be at risk.
Even if you don't have CCC you can audition via email - Just title the email "Audition for Cluedo" and mention the roles you are auditioning for, an alias to call you by, and please put the role's name in your file's title such as "Cluedo_Character_YourAlias" (mp3 is preferred, but I will accept WAV). OR you can send an audition to the CSR Creations Discord Server.
ACCENTS - I have a high preference for Irish, but I will make an exception for English.
POC and Trans-Coded Characters - the character posted is mixed (Irish/Japanese/Korean) and could be seen as potentially transgender. I won't require that they are voiced by someone of Korean or Japanese decent, nor is it required that they be voiced by someone who is a trans-woman or trans-femme non-binary, but it is encouraged in both cases. The one requirement I do have is that Scarlett's voice over artist is biologically male.
Warning: Aside murder, there are some mature and dark themes that are hinted at within the story (though some never explicitly stated), such as someone dealing with the trauma of sexual abuse they faced as a child, and thus confronting said abuser as an adult now, as well as attempted sexual assault and the abuse of servants, especially someone who is a person of colour, and slight racism (these things are very clearly frowned upon in the story and even seen to be punished). If you are not comfortable with these themes and being associated with, it probably is best that you do not audition. If you feel uncomfortable by them, but don't mind being associated, just don't want to be part in any scenes that allude to it, then it is best that you don't audition for Scarlett, White, Peacock, Azure, Grey, or Brunette (maybe even Peach as she might make vaguely racist comments from time-to-time).
That being said, I have a high preference that only people 16+ audition, which also makes sense, given that Scarlet is in their mid 20's. I do prefer animators to also be at least 16, but it is not required.
Thank you all so much and I look forward to what you all have to show!
Voice Actor
I require that Miss Scarlet is played by someone who is biologically male, but has a voice that passes for female or at least androgynous. It's not stated as to if they are a trans woman, non-binary, or simply a cis man who likes crossdressing (they also lack the type of language necessary to properly identify such terms, anyway), so I do not require the VA to be trans, though if trans women or non-binary individuals would like to audition for Scarlett, they are more than welcome to. The rest of the cast are under the assumption that Scarlett is a cis woman.
Scarlett is also mixed, Irish from their dad and Korean + Japanese from their mom. It would be nice that someone of Korean or Japanese descent voices them, but not required.
An Irish accent is preferred, but I'll settle for English.
Fun and friendly, one might assume them to be a harlot, but they’re honestly a sweetheart who enjoys a good time; though, they do seem surprisingly close to the host.
The story is that the cabbie got a bit too handsy, and when Scarlett refused him, he kicked them out, so Scarlett took to the host's place to escape the storm, since they know each other already.
- english
- transgender
- nonbinary
- irish
- english (northern)
- fun
- Sensual
- Tease
- androgynous
- feminine male
- Trans Woman
- british (northern)
- friendly
- caring
- british
- english (british)
"Well, I suppose most people assume I’m a Scarlet Letter, so we’ll go with Scarlett." ~ (in response to being told that they didn't need to hold open the door) "No need to be so silly, I’m already here, after all. Come in, the butler is going to try to figure out what to do with us wayward souls."
(playful flirting) "Hello, my darling, long time no see. *Grey responds* Well if I didn’t, you might fall desperately in love with my facade only to find yourself disappointed that it’s actually me. *Grey responds* Shall we just skip to the pudding then, my dear Grey?" ~ (when someone notices them feeling sick) "Oh, I’m probably fine. Just feeling a bit, I don’t know, like I should lay down for a little while."
(frantic) "No, no, no. Oh my fucking lord. This can’t be happening! Breathe, damn you!" ~ (super disheartened / in shock / having just witnesses a murder - though is trying to mask) "As I said to you before, the more the merrier. Though, I don’t think I can muster being very merry right now…"
Animator
I am hoping to animate a trailer for the project. I'll be relatively open to whatever art style, but since it does take place in the 1940s and is a mystery, someone has recommended the idea of a more Noir look.
You can find the sprites art style.
The scene art style will be along the lines of an almost Noir style, but with unique colour schemes.
In case you want to either match or take inspiration from these styles.
I also have already made a draft concept of the trailer in mind, including a full storyboard, though I am opened to shortening it, as I worry about giving too much away.
*Say something you think would fit*
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