Charlie Horse - Animated Pilot (New Supporting Characters)
Maddog for Sophie Squirrel (Lead)
Sophie Squirrel is Charlie and Douglas’s overly affectionate, nut-obsessed neighbor who never seems to run out of energy—or pastries. She’s endlessly chatty, wildly unpredictable, and more than happy to insert herself into any situation involving her two favorite bachelors. While most neighbors avoid her, Charlie and Douglas have learned to (mostly) tolerate her... and even rely on her more than they’d like to admit.
- High pitch, bright and bubbly, with a musical lilt that can jump to squeaks when excited.
- Retro-American vibe (think vintage sitcom mom); fast-talking but always crystal-clear.
- Improv is highly encouraged—go nuts with it! Sophie’s meant to feel unpredictable and unhinged (in the best way).
- Sudden mood shifts and unexpected vocal choices are welcome—she can go from giggly to dramatic to overly sincere in seconds.
- Pay close attention to the audition lines—brackets indicate tone, actions, or emotional context to guide your delivery.
- What made you want to audition for this series—or this character in particular? We’d love to hear why, either in your audition or in the description!
(cheerful and sing-songy) WHOO'S HUNGRYYY?! I knew you boys needed a pick-me-up, so I whipped up a fresh batch of my world-famous walnut-almond-hazelnut-pecan-macadamia-chestnut-berry-buckwheat-banana muffins!
(overly enthusiastic, mile-a-minute) So! What's the ruckus, boys? I heard a whole lotta roaring and thudding, and I thought, "Mercy me, is someone being eaten up here?" And if they are, I just had to pop by to save the day—or at least bring baked goods to the crime scene. (“Boris... rent... eviction..”) (gasping) Eviction?! Oh, honeybuns, not my darling boys! No, no, no, that won’t do! I simply won't have it! Who else is gonna eat all my baking triumphs?! You know what this calls for? A plan! A Sophie-certified, foolproof, tried-and-true, slightly risky-but-always-has-heart plan!
(proud, commericial-like voice) Behold! Hop to the Top Career Counseling! Only the finest, fastest, most "get-your-life-together" place this side of Urbanopolis! They’ll fix you boys up real quick, yes sirree bob! (flirtatiously at Charlie) Who knows, maybe they’ll just hire you to stand there lookin’ pretty. Giddy up, stallion!
Hey Maddog—this was such a treat to listen to! You brought a warm, enthusiastic energy that really captured Sophie's spirit—even if it’s a bit different than what we originally pictured. Your accent added a special charm, and your improv had us cracking up (especially that last part). Quick lore note: Sophie isn’t a mom herself—just a proudly nutty aunt to one lucky niece—and you nailed her nurturing spirit! Appreciate you hopping aboard and following the project!
Oh an aunt, that makes alot of sense. Thanks so much for letting me know! I had a blast reading! Hopefully we get to work together further!