Voices From The Outer Ring (Lead Role Re-Opened)
NuclearMotion for Jaska
A young man who has lived a fairly average life thus far. Jaska never went to college and instead jumped from job to job while making a small circle of friends. Never really an ambitious man, Jaska found himself in a comfortable cycle of making a typical paycheck and hanging out with his circle on the weekends. Everything he has, he's worked for, and he's considered among his friends as the "voice of reason." At heart he is an observer; always taking in his surroundings and the people around him. Initially, Jaska is gentle and meek, but when he's dragged into the conspiratorial pull of the city's various factions, he soon learns to tap into burgeoning heroism to become something greater than he already is.
His voice should be medium-pitched with a warm tone. Keep in mind that this is a lead role, and will require greater commitment than the supporting and minor roles due to significantly more reading. Please only audition for this role if you are certain you will be able to consistently submit lines in a timely manner.
[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.]
(Narrating) "I remember the night I first met him. I was working a part-time shift at a convenience store. He came in one day, face bloodied up, looking like all kinds of hell. Despite the number done on him, he had a smirk on his face. I'll never forget it. It was a devil's kind of smirk. A 'You think I look bad? You should see what I did to the other guy' kind of smirk. He didn't speak a word. Didn't ask to use the phone or have me call a doctor. He just went and grabbed a six-pack of cold ones and slapped a twenty on the counter. The first thought that came to my mind was, 'Man, this guy must be some sort of badass.'"
(Introducing himself) "You know, we've been bumping into each other for a while now and I never really got the chance to know your name. I'm Jaska, but you can call me Jas."
Thank you for auditioning for several roles. You have quite the range, and I am quite impressed by your various extra voices and improvisation. For the most part though, I would say that your Andy is your strongest read. Your take on him is well-interpreted and utilizes just the right amount of "douchebaggery." For your other character reads, I'm afraid the takes on them aren't as convincing, as you seem to be over-selling the reads. Overacting can be just as detrimental for a take as underacting, and for characters such as Jaska and Carson, the reads came off as somewhat cartoonish. On a side note, there is a noise you make at times that sounds as though you are inhaling through your teeth. These were mainly what I picked up on when listening to your auditions. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for taking an interest in my project.
2 things: Thank for the feedback, I've heard of underacting, but not of overacting, so thank you for teaching me that. Secondly, do you want me to resubmit the auditions for Andy and the others?
Since I’ve already given you feedback, you’re more than welcome to resubmit any auditions you have done if you feel you can do a stronger read.