These are unpaid roles for credit only, in a free podcast production.
Record several (three to five) takes of each line and save them all into one mp3 file per character. The filename should look like 'CHARACTER NAME_YOUR NAME.mp3'
If you have more than one audition (which is totally awesome and welcome) please zip them ALL in ONE folder.
Everyone, PLEASE follow the guidelines written here: FAQ | Pendant Audio. This may increase your chances of getting cast. If you have any questions, please email me at seminarpendant@gmail.com
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Deadline for auditions is **APRIL 24**
SCRIPT SUMMARIES and # of LINES
MURDER SHE SUMMONED
Mystery/Fantasy. An author of mystery novels gets a visit from an aspiring writer. Secrets are revealed.
JESSICA 33
TYE 33
BASIL 15
AFTER THE END
Horror/Romance. It’s romance in the zombie apocalypse. (Includes a bit of harsh language.)
HANNAH 60
NATALIE 40
HANK 11
JOHN 8
NON-BINARY ROLE:
TYE (AGE: 20s-30s. Any ethnicity.) - PLEASE ONLY AUDITION IF YOU IDENTIFY AS NON-BINARY
An eager, aspiring writer who has some very curious suspicions.
LINE 1: Please, Ms. Fisher? Just a few minutes? It’s just… it was such a long trip, and I’d hate to have come this far only to get turned away at the end. You can understand that, right? I mean, you were an inexperienced writer once too, you know how it can be?
LINE 2: Thanks, my writer’s group will freak out when I gram this. So… this is where the magic happens?
LINE 3: I can’t help it, sorry. I’m just so fascinated by the writers’ process. Not just the actual writing, you know. But everything else about it. Habits, quirks… (leading) people you call on when you’re a bit stuck?
FEMALE ROLES:
JENNIFER (AGE: 40s-60s. Any ethnicity.)
A very accomplished writer of mystery cozies. Cultured and wise. She has a secret she’s been keeping for a very long time.
LINE 1: Well, I do appreciate you stopping by, but it’s not exactly the best time. You see, I’ve just started on a new story and I’m ‘in the zone’ as the kids say, so I’m afraid-
LINE 2: (Covering) That’s… the special oil I use for the lamp. It’s… imported. Won’t you have a seat? It’s hard to have a decent conversation when you’re fluttering around the room like this.
LINE 3: (a bit sinister) This really is a beautiful piece of work, this sword. I’m told it’s reasonably painless, not that I’ve ever been on the pointy end of it.
HANNAH (AGE: Teens-20s. Any ethnicity.)
She’s lived all her life in the zombie apocalypse. She has an overall positive attitude but she’s dealing with the recent death of a friend.
LINE 1: I guess that's the price of an apocalypse, amirite? 84, Hank. We'll be digging you a hole soon.
LINE 2: Kat. I-she was bitten on our patrol a few months ago. I had to, she wanted me to. But I couldn't. She did it herself.
LINE 3: My dad, he said that through everything, we keep finding something to fight for. After our kiss, you made me feel like there was something more to life. That's why I agreed to go out. I'm glad I met you.
NATALIE (AGE: Teens-20s. Any ethnicity.)
Like Hannah, she’s a child of the zombie apocalypse. This life is normal to her. She’s a free spirit.
LINE 1: How-How are you? Like, how are you feeling?
LINE 2: I have faith in you. I don't know what the future holds, but I know you'll be okay.
LINE 3: Hannah, that's a Woodchuck, they chuck wood, hence the chucking high prices.
MALE ROLES:
HANK (AGE: 80s. Any ethnicity.)
A zombie apocalypse survivor. He’s seen some stuff and is still alive to tell the stories.
LINE 1: Yeah, yeah.. You know how many birthdays I've had in this barn?
LINE 2: (Laughing slightly) Hannah, sarcasm will get you killed one day. Are you excited to have your 19th here?
JOHN (AGE: 40s. Any ethnicity.)
A zombie apocalypse survivor, father to Hannah. Strong and wise.
LINE 1: I've struggled a long time in this world. But when the time comes, Hannah, you'll know what needs to be done. You'll feel it in your gut. It might be hard, but you'll know it’s right.
LINE 2: I understand your fear. But listen, it's okay to be scared.
BASIL (Age: 30s-50s. Any ethnicity.)
A well-mannered, you might even say posh, personality. Very secure in who he is. He sounds like he wears a three-piece suit.
LINE 1: Another case solved by the amazing Jennifer Fisher, I take it?
LINE 2: The child is very perceptive. Reminds me of you in a lot of ways, back in the day.
LINE 3: Well, there’s chaos, and I’m always ‘down for that’. Did I get that right? But also, I get their souls. Sweet, delicious souls.
