Voices From The Outer Ring (Lead Role Re-Opened)
Samuel Beast for Stony
Indisputably the most chill person in Jaska's social circle. It is uncertain whether Stony is his real name or a nickname given to him due to his habit of giving off pieces of half-baked wisdom. He currently works at the pizza parlor where Jaska and his friends frequent. Stony is an animal enthusiast, with a more refined affinity for reptiles. Though he is rarely seen outside of his workplace or hanging out with his usual three friends, quite a number of people seem to be well-acquainted with him. He's an outwardly simple young man with very complex layers underneath.
His voice should sound relaxed by default with a tendency to drag out some of his words.
[Optional: You don't have to do this, but I would like it if you introduced yourself and state what made you interested in this project.]
(Rambling ) "Last night I saw a moth buzzing around my apartment light. It got me thinkin'. Why are moths so attracted to light, anyway? I did some reading, and one theory says it could be due to some shit called transverse orientation. Somethin' about... usin' a fixed angle on light sources and shit for navigation. See, back in the olden days before man-made lights, moths would use moonlight to get to where they needa be. Then there's this l'il mothafucka thinkin' my porch light is the goddamn moon. He's doin' everything he's hardwired to do... but he ain't gonna get nowhere. S'been fuckin' with me, man."
(Antsy) "Real talk though, when those cops came by I swallowed the whole bag. Think I'mma stay home. Tonight... tonight's gonna be weird."
Hello and thank you for auditioning for my project. I've had trouble hearing your auditions, and this may be either because you're speaking too low, or due to your mic quality, or both. For the parts I could hear, you appear to be using the same voice for both Carson and Stony, and overall I would have to say there is a lot to be desired. Using the right tone and voice, as well as matching the personality and mannerisms of a character go hand in hand. When one side doesn't hold its weight, the other half suffers as well. I am not sure what kind of microphone you were using for these auditions, but it doesn't appear suitable for voiceover work. There's a lot to touch upon, but I would start by considering in updating your equipment. It would prove to be a worthy investment for many future projects that you decide to audition for as well. I do not intend for any of my feedback to be construed as a personal criticism, so please do not take offense. I am most grateful that you auditioned for my project, anyway.
Like i said, Im learning...new to this whole world. So constructive criticism helps a lot. If you dont mind, maybe you could send a direct message on thing i could improve on for future auditions. Thank you.