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Sitcom Pilot "Animals Get Depressed Too" Seeks Actors

Toronto, ON, Canada
ID: 265039Exp: 7/28/2024
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ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting actors and performers for an inexpensive, non-union, adult comedy cartoon sitcom pilot called "Animals Get Depressed Too". See the details below. About the project: Log-line: Anthropomorphic therapy animals navigate workplace drama and the emotional struggles of their severely depressed human handlers in this character-driven, improv-heavy animated sitcom. "Animals Get Depressed Too" follows Hugo the Ferret, who, due to an increasing number of therapy animals quitting and becoming depressed, is the only qualified animal to maintain order at his facility. In response to the problem, a new department, the Senior Therapists Department, is established, with Hugo appointed as its manager. His duties include routinely checking on therapists in the different departments and their positions (service and emotional support), as well as recruiting other animals to the roles of senior therapists. Rate: Non union. Paying Talent: Due to the overall production being very simple, including the use of Squigglevision, payment depends on the project outcome. Additional information: Production Type: Scripted Show. Genre: Cartoon, Dark Comedy, Sitcom. Production Type: Independent. Please, see the attachment. When applying, please submit resume, cover letter, and/or demo reels.

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3 roles

Hugo The FerretMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Lead. Don't need to be voice actors. Even stage actors can bring magic to these roles. Deadpan with a hint of self-deprecation, mixing humor with drama. Conveys empathy and authority but can get flustered and hesitant. His tone should handle comedy, warmth, and moments of sadness or doubt. Skills: Sketch Comedy, Physical Comedy, Impressions, Impersonations, Standup, Voiceover, Educational Voice Style, Personable Voice Style, Sincere Voice Style, Voice Style Soft.

Animals/HumansBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Background/Extras.

AnimatorsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Bringing characters to life using the forgotten method of Squigglevision. Its reduced labor costs and time of preparation are drastically lowered.