New World Adventures EMERGENCY RECAST!
Michael kempf for Kevar
This is a submission, not an audition. If I like your lines, you will be in the book, and you'll get a copy of the book delivered to an address of your choosing. No further recording required.
Full context:
“I could show ya’ how ta wield it,” said the man holding a dagger to Gwenevere’s throat.
“Ya’ surrounded!” said Kevar, another fireball forming above his hand. “Give the girl or ya’ all die!”
Extra comments:
Kevar is cocky. He likes his job, and the thought of things not going exactly his way doesn't even occur to him. I know his lines don't sound that funny, but he still thinks he is. To really get in the zone for this role, think of the most fun and joyful day you've ever had at the expense of someone you've truly hated. That's the frame of mind you need to be in to play as Kevar.
Common error:
Tenfold is said "TENfold" not "tenFOLD". The "ten" is the important part, because it's different than being paid "ninefold" or "elevenfold". The folding bit isn't the important bit of tenfold.
“I could show ya’ how ta wield it,”
“She ain’t worth it matey. Run a long and tell ’em that Kevar is takin’ care of ‘er now. I know how much you was paid, but he’ll prolly pay us tenfold.”“Drop it dwarf! Or tell ya’ boss ya’ got ‘er killed!”"Huh!" (winded from being elbowed in the gut)
“Ya’ surrounded!” “Give the girl or ya’ all die!”
Very good, however read the script carefully. In most productions you can get away with changing a word, but in an audiobook you can't. The only other thing I'd change, is more emphasis on "I". Kevar doesn't understand that Alek and Gwenevere are married. He thinks Alek is a hired bodyguard, and he's making fun of him for not teaching his client how to wield a sword. It's sort of a "If your body guard can't teach you, maybe I can instead" joke.
Another thing, stating your name and character at the start of an audition was a convention dating back to VHS and audio tapes. It actually makes the auditioning process slightly more annoying in the digital age, but made things a LOT easier back in the analogue age. Now, if you ever lose a part because of that, it was a very very very close call, and the director was desperate for any excuse to drop someone. But just a tip for future. We already know your name and what part you're auditioning for, so you can skip past that bit.
Sorry, I keep thinking of more things. I also need the vocals of being elbowed in the gut.
Don't be sorry, I'm more than happy for the pointers! I just recorded a new set for you, too