INTRODUCTION
Hello there! My name is Jessica Castro, and I am seeking versatile, dedicated and ambitious voice actors/performers to join me in developing the first podcast of what I hope will become a progressive and entertaining production company, Wildely Productions.
This casting call is for Season 1 of “Heinous Investigations”, a podcast that can best be described as a “Workplace Meta Dramedy”, revolving around a largely dysfunctional paranormal investigation agency. Charged with fast-paced dialogue, unusual humor, and tropes galore, this podcast is meant to evoke “Monster-of-the-Week” franchises, albeit with a zany twist; if this speaks to you, then I want to hear from you!
REQUIREMENTS
Note on Podcast content:
Language: Mostly Mild, with more intense swearing on occasion
Sexual Themes: No explicit sexual scenes, mentions of sex and innuendos sometimes made
Other Adult Content: Alcohol, violence, gun use
Since this is a new production group, payment for roles is contingent on how much funding is raised for the project. This project is more about establishing a strong core group of creators than immediate payoff. If payments are substantial enough in size, they are planned to be made through Zelle; however, this can be negotiated.
All cast members and contributors will be credited at the conclusion of each episode.
PODCAST OVERVIEW
In the small New England coastal town of Hanesbury, strange things have been happening—people claiming to be haunted by ghosts, unexplained tremors beneath town, and a legend of an old hidden treasure being just a few. All of this utterly confuses recent law school graduate and skeptic Beverly Carlton (no, he’s not a girl, and you’ll never mention his first name again unless you want a black eye) as he begins his job at Hanesbury’s local law firm. Soon enough, however, Carlton’s natural curiosity leads him into encounters with some of Hanesbury’s strangest residents. When a destructive accident unites them under the watchful eye of a member of the town’s wealthiest and most respected family, they team up to form “Heinous Investigations” a group dedicated to uncovering and disposing of Hanesbury’s preternatural phenomena. In spite of their general lack of experience in facing Hanesbury’s issues head-on (a fact that often leads to awkward and/or humorous situations), Carlton and company find a way to make their business work, even with constant threats from an opposing organization led by Delia Smythe, a particularly unstable wannabe villainess from Carlton’s past.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Overall, Wildely needs self-starters to get things off the ground. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your artistic input as part of a group, this is the project for you!
Expect a cooperative work environment where everyone is meant to take on various responsibilities but also have fun along the way. I operate on American Eastern Time (EST/EDT), so it will be easiest for me to work with American artist’s schedules. We use Discord for communication.
