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When You Reach Me (by Rebecca Stead) Em2 Book Nook Podcast -- Audiobook
Project Overview
"When You Reach Me" is a beloved middle grade novel by Rebecca Stead, and a personal favorite of mine. We have decided to bring this novel to life by adapting it into a narrative-style podcast.
You are encouraged to audition for as many parts as you want!! We will have a second round of VA calls for minor characters, these are just our reoccurring characters!!
It is sci-fi fiction, taking place in 1978 New York City. The story follows a young Miranda Sinclair as she navigates life as a young teen, while simultaneously dealing with her own mysterious secret.
The podcast will have 55 chapters, give or take. All original story credit goes to Rebecca Stead alone, so we don't expect to make much money off of this project.
Each episode will either contain one chapter, or 2-3 chapters. (This is TBD)
The scripts for the first five chapters is already adapted at the time I am writing this! We will collect scripts chapter by chapter.
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Voice Actor
Miranda VA
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Emi_C
Miranda Sinclair is a 12-year-old girl living in New York City in the late 1970's. She is a curious girl who wishes to know everything about everything. She's loud, sarcastic, and often speaks before she thinks-- which can get her in trouble. She enjoys rereading her favorite book (A Wrinkle in Time) and hanging out with her friends.
We are looking for a voice actress to play Miranda's speaking lines!
Requirements:
- Must have a good quality microphone with minimal background noise
- Must be 12+, no exceptions!
- Must have Discord for communication (leave your @ in your audition comments)
Remember, be natural. Don't overplay it, we want someone who sound like a genuine, everage, young teenage girl!
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- american (new york)
- general american
- female teen
- audiobook
- podcast
- female child
(At first making a timer noise, then hesitantly speaking to her mother, slightly concerned): “Ding!... Mom… The egg timer just went off.”
(explaining to her mother): “Not a murderer. A kidnapper. Robbie B.’s dad is a prosecutor. He says the Miranda warnings were named for a guy named Mr. Miranda who committed some horrible crime. Is that true?”
(sarcastically): “Ha ha ha,”
Voice Actor
Mom VA
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
risiblezombie
"Mom" Sinclair is a young/ middle aged woman living in New York City in the late 1970's. She is a single mother to her only daughter, Miranda. She works as a paralegal, and is practicing to perform on the gameshow: "$20.000 Pyramid"
We are looking for a female voice actress to play Mom's speaking lines-- this could be you!
Requirements:
- Must have a good-quality microphone with little to no background noise.
- Must be at least 15+ (we don't think a 13-year-old could convincingly play an adult woman)
- Must have Discord for communication (please leave your @ in the comments of your audition)
- Please leave your name and age in the comments of your audition (not required, but heavily preferred.)
Remember! Be natural, and don't overact it. We want your voice to sound authentic, like an actual mom!
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- female young adult
- audiobook
- female adult
- american (new york)
- general american
(Joke-scolding her boyfriend): “You should be grateful for that leg! It’s the only reason we let you come around.”
(A little tired and exasperated, speaking to her daughter): “Where did Robbie B. get the dumb idea that anyone would name her own daughter after a murderer?”
(Slightly dramatic, recounting a story to her young daughter): “The whole place was filthy! The wood floors were practically black, and the windows were caked with dirt, and the walls were smeared with something I don’t even want to think about!”
Voice Actor
Richard VA
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Kayt
Richard is a young/middle aged man living in New York City in the late 1970's. He is a lawyer in a firm that helps the poor, and German! He is Mom's boyfriend and a sailor. Miranda sees him as 'uptight', but he enjoys telling dad jokes and giving Miranda advice
We are looking for a voice actor to play Richards speaking lines-- it could be you!
Requirements:
- Must have a good quality microphone with minimal background noise
- Must be 14+, no exceptions!
- Know a few words of German!
- Must have Discord for communication (leave your @ in your audition comments)
- Please leave your name and age in your audition notes (not required but heavily preferred.)
Remember, be natural. Don't overplay it, we want someone who sound like a genuine, average, man!
Language:
- german
- english
Voice description:
- male adult
- male young adult
- american (new york)
- audiobook
(Explaining to Miranda): "It’s possible. In Germany, I would be one of the Schlüsselkinde which means “key children".
(Making it up as he goes, speaking confidently): “Pocketshoe… Noun: An extra shoe you keep in your pocket. In case someone steals one of yours while you’re asleep with your head under the mailbox.”
(Can you just say this one more time): "Schlüsselkinde"
Voice Actor
Louisa VA
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Michaela Bae
Louisa is a young/ middle aged woman living in New York City in the late 1970's. She is a single mother to her only son, Sal. She works as a caretaker. She is kind and welcoming, she's especially fond of Miranda.
We are looking for a female voice actress to play Louisa's speaking lines-- this could be you!
Requirements:
Must have a good-quality microphone with little to no background noise.
Must be at least 15+ (we don't think a 13-year-old could convincingly play an adult woman)
Must have Discord for communication (please leave your @ in the comments of your audition)
Please leave your name and age in the comments of your audition (not required, but heavily preferred.)
Remember! Be natural, and don't overact it. We want your voice to sound authentic, like an actual mom!
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- american (new york)
- female young adult
- female adult
- general american
- audiobook
(Sighing): “Old people! They’re so used to being ignored.
(Commenting to Miranda): “I don't normally eat processed foods, but I could never get through a tenant meeting without Oreos.”
(accepting a glass): “Lemonade sounds lovely.”
Voice Actor
Laughing Man VA
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
MysteriousBeing
The Laughing Man is an old man living on the streets of New York City in the late 1970's. He sleeps with his head under a mailbox. His pastimes are to jump into the streets kicking and screaming, scaring passers by, or chanting odd phrases to himself.He is what others describe as a 'kooky old man', but he knows what he's doing... we think.
We are looking for a male voice actor to play The Laughing Man's speaking lines-- this could be you!
Requirements:
Must have a good-quality microphone with little to no background noise.
Must be at least 14+ (we don't think a 13-year-old could convincingly play an old man)
Must have Discord for communication (please leave your @ in the comments of your audition)
Please leave your name and age in the comments of your audition (not required, but heavily preferred.)
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- male senior
- male adult
- american (new york)
- audiobook
(Chanting to himself): "Bookbag, pocketshoe, bookbag, pocketshoe"
(Screaming/ frantically yelling): "What’s the burn scale? Where’s the dome?"
*Crazy/ hysterical laugh*
Voice Actor
Sal VA
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Raz
Sal is a 12/13-year-old boy living in New York City in the late 1970's. He is a classmate and ex-best friend to Miranda.At the begening of the story, Sal starts on his own path, distancing himself from Miranda.
We are looking for a male voice actor to play Sal's speaking lines-- this could be you!
Requirements:
Must have a good-quality microphone with little to no background noise.
Must be at least 12+
Must have Discord for communication (please leave your @ in the comments of your audition)
Please leave your name and age in the comments of your audition (not required, but heavily preferred.)
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- american
- american (new york)
- audiobook
- male child
(Angrily): "Shut up!"
(Introduce yourself! I will provide a script.)
"Hi! My name is ____ and I am __ years old, and I am auditioning for the role of Sal. Thank you"
Voice Actor
Annemarie VA
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Bri Corsello
Annemarie is a 12/13-year-old girl living in New York City in the late 1970's. She becomes good friends with Miranda after they both have a falling-out with their respective childhood best friend. She works at the sandwich shop with Miranda and Colin, if only to spend time with them. She is very softspoken and kind, always sticking up for her friends.
We are looking for a female voice actress to play Annemarie's speaking lines-- this could be you!
Requirements:
Must have a good-quality microphone with little to no background noise.
Must be at least 12+
Must have Discord for communication (please leave your @ in the comments of your audition)
Please leave your name and age in the comments of your audition (not required, but heavily preferred.)
Remember! Be natural, and don't overact it. We want your voice to sound authentic, like an actual young teen girl!
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- audiobook
- american (new york)
- female child
- female teen
- general american
(whispering excitedly) “I’m going to ask Jimmy if we can have meatballs for lunch– Since it’s Thanksgiving tomorrow”
(Sweetly): "Hi, Julia!"
(insistent, but in a soft tone): "I like it here, it's actually really fun!"
Voice Actor
Julia VA
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Azzy!
Julia is a 12-year-old girl living in New York City in the late 1970's. She comes from a wealthy family, and she is not fond of Miranda. She doesn't always show it, but she is incredibly smart. After losing her best friend, who later becomes Miranda's best friend, tensions between the two grow. But this factor pushing them apart may also be the thing that pulls them together.
We are looking for a female voice actress to play Mom's speaking lines-- this could be you!
Requirements:
Must have a good-quality microphone with little to no background noise.
Must be at least 13+
Must have Discord for communication (please leave your @ in the comments of your audition)
Please leave your name and age in the comments of your audition (not required, but heavily preferred.)
Remember! Be natural, and don't overact it. We want your voice to sound authentic, like an actual young teen girl!
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- general american
- female child
- audiobook
- posh american
- female teen
(Complaining, younger tone): "There is no café au lait-colored construction paper for my skin!"
(Trying to explain something, getting more irritated): "Pretend the ring is really big, with diamonds all around, and each diamond is one moment. Got it?
(Complaining. stuck-up): "Colin is eating his lunch at his desk again. And I DESPISE the smell of pickles.”
Voice Actor
Colin VA
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Gio/Giovanni
Colin is a 12-year-old boy living in New York City in the late 1970's. He becomes close friends with Annemarie and Miranda. He is spunky and energetic, and later, Miranda's "love interest" (not very present in the story).
We are looking for a male voice actor to play Colin's speaking lines-- this could be you!
Requirements:
Must have a good-quality microphone with little to no background noise.
Must be at least 12+
Must have Discord for communication (please leave your @ in the comments of your audition)
Please leave your name and age in the comments of your audition (not required, but heavily preferred.)
Remember! Be natural, and don't overact it. We want your voice to sound authentic, like an actual young teen boy!
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- american (new york)
- general american
- audiobook
- male child
- male teen
(Negotiating): "You’re always alone in here. How about talking to the owner about giving us jobs?”
(Confidently): "We have lunch at ten-forty-five,”
(Confused): "The V-what?"
Voice Actor
Marcus VA
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Jade MC
Marcus Heilbroner is a 13-year-old boy living in New York City in the late 1970's. He is incredibly smart, but often acts before he thinks. He's not always good at talking to people, but he enjoys speaking about his interests, specifically in science and science fiction.
We are looking for a male voice actor to play Marcus's speaking lines-- this could be you!
Requirements:
Must have a good-quality microphone with little to no background noise.
Must be at least 13+ Must have Discord for communication (please leave your @ in the comments of your audition)
Please leave your name and age in the comments of your audition (not required, but heavily preferred.)
Remember! Be natural, and don't overact it. We want your voice to sound authentic, like an actual young teen boy!
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- american (new york)
- audiobook
- male teen
- general american
(Sighing, a little frustrated): “Okay.”
(Insistent, explaining): " Because we could ask the ticket guy if you were there. Then we’ll know whether or not you’re going to get there.”
(Quietly): "I get it, I know what she means."
Voice Actor
Jimmy VA
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Oscar
Jimmy is a middle aged/old man living in New York City in the late 1970's. He owns a sandwich shop, and employed Colin, Annemarie, and Miranda.
*Disclaimer, Jimmy's character is racist We can work with the VA on what they are/are not comfortable with but note this if you don't want your name to be associated with that. *
We are looking for a male voice actor to play Jimmy's speaking lines-- this could be you!
Requirements:
Must have a good-quality microphone with little to no background noise.
Must be at least 15+ (we don't think a 13-year-old could convincingly play an adult man)
Must have Discord for communication (please leave your @ in the comments of your audition)
Please leave your name and age in the comments of your audition (not required, but heavily preferred.)
Remember! Be natural, and don't overact it. We want your voice to sound authentic, like an average guy!
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- male adult
- male senior
- american (new york)
- audiobook
(Excited, happy): “They never think you’ll actually count the bread. Never in a million years would they think you’d count!”
(Very angry, but not yelling): "Out. NOW."
(Teasing nickname, calling Colin): "Hey lady, I need you. This is man's work"
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When You Reach Me (by Rebecca Stead) Em2 Book Nook Podcast -- Audiobook
When You Reach Me (by Rebecca Stead) Em2 Book Nook Podcast -- Audiobook
When You Reach Me (by Rebecca Stead) Em2 Book Nook Podcast -- Audiobook
When You Reach Me (by Rebecca Stead) Em2 Book Nook Podcast -- Audiobook
When You Reach Me (by Rebecca Stead) Em2 Book Nook Podcast -- Audiobook
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