Auditions
AUDITIONS – Voice Talent Needed!
We’re seeking voice performers for our annual NC Audio Play Festival! If you are interested in auditioning, please complete the following.
- Send an email to ncaudioplays@gmail.com to gain access to audition sides.
- Submit audition audio via the Google Form here.
Audition submissions window will close Saturday, June 15th at 11:59:59 PM. Please direct any questions about the audition process to ncaudioplays@gmail.com.
Characters
- All roles are available for casting.
- Note that some performers may be asked to play multiple roles.
- As inherent in audio plays, performers will be cast based on character voices and not physical appearances.
- We seek to cast a variety of voice types. Note that multiple directors will be casting from the same audition pool.
- Note below that WINTER WONDERLAND and SURVIVAL IN A MINESHAFT have regional-specific settings.
WINTER WONDERLAND by Tamara Kissane Cerebral / Takes place in North Carolina Maydee – a young woman / Gramma – an older woman
MUCH MEAT, MUCH MALADY by Mike Brannon Sci-Fi Horror Jackson – early 20s astronaut / Dr. Abrams – older scientist / Wild Jack – much older wild man
BIBBIDI BOBBIDI BOOT CAMP by Clint Festa Comedy Buttercrunch – friendly fairy / Eyelash Whisper – dark fairy / Luann – human with a dream / Sarge – drill instructor fairy / Violet – human activist
NOBODY LOVES CHACHI by Pete Turner Spooky Comedy Dick – “Dick” for a reason / Esmeralda – Faire shop keep / Doll – creepy and sarcastic toy / Sharon – Dick’s ex-fiance / Pete – 7 years old / Janie – 6 years old / Tommy – 5 years old / Zuzu – 4 years old
UN INCORPORATED by Ken Walsh Fantasy Work Comedy Cam – late-20s bum husband / Hank – Blue-collar manager / Jean – Energetic floor worker / Suzette – French cook / Kathryn – Cam’s wife
SURVIVAL IN A MINESHAFT by Denise Sepic Drama / Takes place in West Virginia Liam – confrontational; a punk / Bear – big man of few words / Alex – kind but firm foreman / D.J. – friendly; not too bright / Phil – another foreman
PITCHING DIGBY by Teddy Durgin Small Town Comedy Digby – hot-shot producer / Skeet – small-town art director / Moe – gruff, shifty zookeeper / Sue – waitress and music dir. / Thelma – Assisted Living nurse
About Recording Audio
- All voice recordings can be done via smartphone or USB microphone. If using a smartphone, use a FREE voice recording app.
- Smartphone recordings are only necessary if you don’t have access to a USB microphone or similar setup for recording voice.
- For best audio quality, set the voice recording settings on your app or voice recording program to 44 kHz or 48 kHz.
- If you have any questions or concerns regarding audio recording, email ncaudioplays@gmail.com
About the Production
- Voice roles are non-equity and unpaid.
- Expect 1 or 2 scheduled rehearsals with your director, likely via an online meeting service.
- Voice performers will be given a deadline to submit audio to their director and sound designer but recording can be done on their own time.
- Voice performers may be asked to record multiple “takes” of dialogue for story telling or audio quality purposes.
- Completed audio plays will be available streaming for free on YouTube, Podbean, and Spotify. The Cary Playwrights’ Forum does not monetize these platforms.
- Performers will be notified of release date of the audio plays. The plays will premiere via YouTube Live in late Summer.
Festival Team