Professional Casting for "Shaman" Project
Asian voice-over artists are needed for the "Shaman" project. Review more details provided below. About the project: Suab, a shaman from Southeast Asia, finds spiritual asylum in the graces of Guanyin after being pursued by mysterious apparitions. Guanyin is willing to listen and see what has caused such suffering to the shaman's state...but the more she inquires about the shaman's past, the more her unconditional compassion and mercy wavers. Why has Suab fled her country? From what exactly is she trying to escape? How may a Goddess find empathy in the conflicting values of a modern world? Rate: $75.00. Additional info: Submission Deadline: December 4th. Time Commitment: One 2 hr Table Read/Rehearsal; Two to Three Recording Sessions approx. 1.5-2 hrs each; Important Dates: Table Read and Recording sometime between January 8th- 19th. To be considered, please apply.
5 roles
(Hmong) A shaman of a village from Southeast Asia/South China who seeks spiritual asylum from malevolent forces. Assertive and determined. **Preference will be given to performers of a Hmong background.**
(Young motherly figure but of eternal age, East Asian) The Bodhisattva, the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion, She Who Sees and Hears the Cries of the World: a being of many names and one purpose. Eloquent, empathizing, and at times, commandeering. **Must be portrayed by an East Asian actor. Ideally portrayed by a Trans femme, genderfluid, or non-binary actor.**
(Eternal age and “Grand” Mother of all beings, Asian) A primordial Goddess, affectionately known as the “Hemp Lady”, has a sense of humor that is jaded with time. Elusive but always poignant and matter-of-fact. **Must be portrayed by an Asian actor. Ideally portrayed by a Trans femme, genderfluid, or non-binary actor.** Doubles with other characters, including WHITE TIGER SPIRIT (femme, no age) A mysterious guardian animal who guides Suab.
ENSEMBLE 1. Animal spirit of Guanyin - The frantic animal servant to Guanyin, keeper of order in the Heavenly Realm (think Zazu from “The Lion King”). SPIRITS; PATROL A & C.
ENSEMBLE 2. (Hmong woman) - Friend of Suab’s, sickly but has an unwavering spirit. SPIRITS; ALEKISHA; PATROL B & D; CHILD.