"Life Happens" - An Upcoming Anime Series
Dave Lanzafame for Principal Baker
Principal Baker is the principal of Primrose High, and a prominent teacher character throughout the series. There are times when he can be strict and authoritarian, with nearly zero regard for reasoning or defense. Other times, he is caring, kind, and friendly, and easily excitable, especially when it comes to celebrations. In fact, there are moments in this series where Principal Baker will be very youthful and carefree in his attitude.
We are looking for a low-range voice for this character. A low-range voice that expresses power and authority, while also expressing a wide array of other emotions, such as being proud, being carefree, being angry, etc.
[A few lines showcasing his strict nature as principal of Primrose High]
"I can't believe you would go around hurting people like that. Have you no shame?""I don't care what your reason is right now. You'll have time to explain in my office."
[A few lines showing Principal Baker to be a caring person and having faith in his students. These lines also express his school pride.]
"As you know, the current President of the Student Council is graduating at the end of the semester, and I want to choose a successor that's suitable for the job. And I believe that I have found that successor... in you.""Primrose High has a sterling reputation to uphold, and this grand spectacle will keep it high! You should be so proud about what you've accomplished this year."
[In a much later episode, Principal Baker has moments where he expresses a carefree and jovial nature, showing that he's not all business and no play.]
"Why didn't you say so?! I love live music! Of course you can use the plaza. Just don't start the crowd surfing without me!"
"I'm really looking forward to the festivities our students will do! Why, I may even wear a T-Shirt!"
Excellent job, Dave. This is a great audition. We really don't have any comments as to how it can be improved, other than the slightest slip-ups in voice consistency. But those are so far few and in-between, it's more of a nitpick than a criticism. Thank you so much for your re-audition.