Indie Casting Call for "Feminist Fairytales" Audio Drama Podcast
The upcoming "Feminist Fairytales" audio drama podcast is looking for collaborative voice-over artists. See more details below. About the project: Geared toward an adult audience, but suitable for ages 13 and up, this indie fictional scripted audio drama reimagines the genre of fairytales through a feminist lens. Values such as equity, caring and collaboration are modeled through a variety of magical worlds. Each month features a new story written by a new author and released bi-weekly in two 30-40 minute acts. Special Episodes are released in one 30- 40 min act. Each season features a wide variety of writers, sound editors, and voice actors. In our third season, “Tales Twisted,” scripts feature two or more traditional fairytales blended together to create something new. Hosted on the REALM network, Feminist Fairytales has been featured on the BBC Podcast Radio Hour, and nominated for an International Women’s Podcast Award. Rate: Lead Roles- $100.00 stipend; Supporting Roles- $50.00 stipend; Minor Roles- $3 per line. Additional info: Submission Deadline: Monday, February 3rd, 11:59 pm. To be considered, please apply.
19 roles
EPISODE 1: “The Captive Maiden and The Wandering Knight” by Virginia Spotts (Lead, Sings Tenor/Alto) Sincere, hard-working, talented, kind, brave, always caring for how other people feel, deeply fearful of his accomplishments or reputation being stripped away. English Accent. Silence is a nonbinary trans-masc character and should be played by a performer whose identity aligns.
EPISODE 1: “The Captive Maiden and The Wandering Knight” by Virginia Spotts (Lead, Sings Soprano/Mezzo-soprano) Imaginative, trusting, naive, creative, warm, deeply compassionate. Braver than she realizes. Longing for the freedom to enjoy softness and love without restrictions. French Accent.
EPISODE 1: “The Captive Maiden and The Wandering Knight” by Virginia Spotts (Lead) ENCHANTRESS: Entitled, powerful, manipulative -- yet never satisfied with what she has. French Accent. PENELOPE BAKER: Smart, opinionated, good-natured, wanting to climb the ladder to prove herself. Graduate student and teaching assistant to Dr. Edwina Marche, professor of European folklore at Oxford University, 1960s. English Accent.
EPISODE 1: “The Captive Maiden and The Wandering Knight” by Virginia Spotts (Lead) ENCHANTRESS: Entitled, powerful, manipulative -- yet never satisfied with what she has. French Accent. PENELOPE BAKER: Smart, opinionated, good-natured, wanting to climb the ladder to prove herself. Graduate student and teaching assistant to Dr. Edwina Marche, professor of European folklore at Oxford University, 1960s. English Accent.
EPISODE 1: “The Captive Maiden and The Wandering Knight” by Virginia Spotts (Lead) Whip-smart, patient, warm, but sharp when it comes to the things she knows to be true. Professor of European folklore at Oxford University, 1960s. She has dedicated her career to unearthing the lost half of the tale of Rapunzel, and finally she has. English Accent.
EPISODE 2: “The Painted Jackal and The Plucky Duckling” by Rachel Lipetz (Lead) A jackal who turns herself blue. She is bullied by her pack for her unique howl. She thinks in terms of self-preservation and longs to be liked.
EPISODE 2: “The Painted Jackal and The Plucky Duckling” by Rachel Lipetz (Lead) An “ugly duckling” who teams up with Neela after also being bullied by her siblings. She is young and naive, but grows to understand the importance of both independence and friendship. Starts as a chick at the episode's beginning, eventually growing up by the second act. (Vocal Inspiration: Gregory from Over the Garden Wall, Katie from Horton Hears a Who)
EPISODE 2: “The Painted Jackal and The Plucky Duckling” by Rachel Lipetz (Lead) RAAG: (He/Him) A tiger who was once the king of the forest, dethroned by Neela. He is bitter, but has a funny personality. Maybe this release from power will give him a chance to learn more about who he wants to be. Baritone vocal quality. (Vocal Inspiration: Patrick Page) JAGIR: (He/Him) The Cloth Dyer, whose overall personality we do not learn, but who dangerously reigns power over the forest animals.
EPISODE 2: “The Painted Jackal and The Plucky Duckling” by Rachel Lipetz (Lead) SHETTY: (She/Her) One of the two jackals that bully Neela. She is in charge. YATI: One of the two duckling siblings that bully Chandani.
EPISODE 2: “The Painted Jackal and The Plucky Duckling” by Rachel Lipetz (Lead) SHOLAY: (She/Her) The other jackal that bullies Neela. She follows Shetty’s lead. VATI: The other duckling sibling that bullies Chandani.
SPECIAL EPISODE: “STAR 1100.1” by Karen Li (Lead) A lost girl who became a woman. Grounded yet hopeful.
SPECIAL EPISODE: “STAR 1100.1” by Karen Li (Lead) PETER: Ageless but sounds 30-40, an eternal boy who reluctantly became a man. Haggard, haunted, hunted. SHADOW: The shadow of a boy of 12. Sounds just like Wendy’s memories of Peter.
SPECIAL EPISODE: “STAR 1100.1” by Karen Li (Minor) A woman doing her best. Earnest, kind, calming.
EPISODE 4: “Goldie Loch and The Bear Brothers Three” by Peppur Chambers (Lead) Feisty, determined, her accent identifies her as a working-class character. A down-to-earth character in a sea of absurdity.
EPISODE 4: “Goldie Loch and The Bear Brothers Three” by Peppur Chambers (Lead) BEAR NECESSITY: (Late 60s) Lawyer type, stern, posh. JUDGE: Exact type and personality are up to the creativity of the performer. Their vocal quality must, however, be distinct.
EPISODE 4: “Goldie Loch and The Bear Brothers Three” by Peppur Chambers (Lead) BEAR ESSENTIAL: (Mid 60s) a banker-type, kind but untrustful, posh. PROSECUTOR: Exact type and personality are up to the creativity of the performer. Their vocal quality must, however, be distinct.
EPISODE 4: “Goldie Loch and The Bear Brothers Three” by Peppur Chambers (Lead) BEAR MINIMUM: (Early 60s) dimwitted, gullible, posh. OFFICER: Exact type and personality are up to the creativity of the performer. Their vocal quality must, however, be distinct.
EPISODE 4: “Goldie Loch and The Bear Brothers Three” by Peppur Chambers (Supporting) A butterfly; wise, all-knowing; sounds like the wind until present. Lilting soft accent but different than that of the posh bears.
EPISODE 4: “Goldie Loch and The Bear Brothers Three” by Peppur Chambers (Supporting) A spider. Stern yet acquiescing; the most excellent butler of Bear Manor.
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