(DEADLINE EXTENDED) Origins of Farendia: Fantasy Audio Miniseries/ Prequel 1 (CASTING) Melodies of Willowveil
Malachi for Halastair
Halastair is one of the characters we are introduced to in Willowveil's backstory. He is Alma's husband and is 32 years of age. A skilled archer, Halastair has been away to war for months. One dark, stormy night, he comes home finally after a gruesome battle alongside his comrades with a demon horde. However, he must return to his regiment after a two-week period.
Name: Halastair
Age: 32
Characteristics: Protective, Supportive, Grounded
Voice Inspirations: Andre Sogliuzzo (Hakoda from Avatar), Damien Haas (Kiyoka from My Happy Marriage), Ray Chase (Ruslan from Left Alive), Nolan North (Jason Fleming from Shadow Complex)
- english
- warm
- Worn
- male adult
- Husky
- english (american)
(Hushed/ Desolate/ Weary) “I thought I would lose sight of who I was; that my identity would become unknown to me. Yet… that was hardly the biggest concern I had. I was… worried… scared even… that I would forget everything about the woman I love… and every detail about her… my mate’s scent… her voice… her face.”
(Warm/ Loving/ Intimate) "Alma, if I may ask it of you. Will you please... be my songbird this night? I... wish to hear beautiful melodies come from your lips once again. I... also wish to bring you comfort as well. So, please... be my songbird... once more?"
(Considerate/ Fatherly/ Assured) "Jemina, my little featherling. I want you to look after your mother while I'm away. I understand how difficult this must be, but I must return to the men and do my very best to protect you both. I promise I will come home soon. Please... be a big girl and put on a brave face... for me?"
I do really like the pitch here for Halastair. I would say the emotions are very one-note through some lines and need some work? I would slow down the reads as my first suggestion. Line one should be almost quiet/ breathy and very torn because he's been away for months, and this is the first time he's been with his wife since he left. Line 2 also needs to be just ever so slightly quieter and there should be a slight hint of uneasiness to it. (NOTE for auditionees for Halastair: It is an implied intimate scene between him and Alma.) Line 3 was a bit better in terms of matching the emotional beat to the prompt. (Sorry for writing an essay.) Really, there is a LOT of potential with some direction on line reads!
Hey I just saw your comment and I appreciate the kind words and help , i can definitely send in another audition taking into consideration the direction you gave me , unless you wanted to try directing the scene like you said in your comment , either or is perfectly fine with me , I hope to hear back from you!!