Recasting!
Due to the project going on hiatus, several roles require recasting. The updated Casting Call is now open!
https://www.castingcall.club/projects/recasting-from-a-dream-original-video-game
From A Dream (Original Video Game)
Project Overview
From A Dream is an original game, based on the actual dreams of me and some of my friends. A surreal thriller plot combined with a large and diverse cast will hopefully make this a memorable and enjoyable game to play!
The story follows the protagonist, S, as they try to navigate the town they know so well turning into an unusual - and sometimes frightening - landscape of puzzles and mystery, on a quest to find their closest friend, Z. Along the way they meet K, A, T, and F, who join them on their quest to survive the day. Many other characters will also make appearances, and some may actually have a bearing on the ending depending on how you interact with them, so I hesitate to call them "minor"... but they don't follow the main character.
At this time, this is not planned to be a paid project, but I am willing to revisit that if money is made off of it at a later time!
Also be aware that although this is not an 18+ project, there is likely to be some foul language in the final game. If this is something you are not okay with, please do not audition!
Auditioning requirements:
Please have a Discord account, since that is where all of the detail work will be done for this project.
Please have a decent mic. It can be any microphone you want to use, but if there's too much static/background noise, it will be hard to work with!
Please audition for as many characters as you want! There is a chance that I might even cast some people as more than one role, depending on the size of the roles.
Please Do Not send more than three takes of any one audition. If you have a few ideas of how to interpret the character, I would love to hear it, but any more than three becomes a pretty major time commitment. I will also consider all auditions from one person when casting a role, meaning I will look at your range before making a decision!
This project is still very much in development, which means that all of these roles are long-term time commitments. I will do my best to provide updates and fun side-projects along the way, but please do not audition if you are not willing to stick with this to the end!
Thank you for reading! I hope this will be a fun project for everyone involved!
Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/ZAp3JErPe2
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Auditions Closing
It's officially 5 hours (less!) until auditions are formally closed! I'm super excited to start casting these roles. A few notes now that the moment of truth is here: First - There will be a SECOND CASTING CALL! That's right - if you didn't get cast for this round, don't give up just yet. There is a whole second batch of characters that will be posted very soon! Second - I am planning to cast a Main and Understudy role for each character. This is to help with any people dropping out of the project for any reason. If you are not okay with being cast as an understudy, and you do get cast as one - just send me a message and I will reevaluate! Third - Because of various factors, the dual-casting being one, some of these roles will be re-posted on the second casting call. This DOES NOT mean that none of the auditions on this one made the cut - the decision to repost is influenced by a variety of factors, but the final casting could still include an audition that was posted on here. With that said, if you tried for a character that gets reposted, and you want to give it another shot on the new casting call? I welcome that as well! Lastly - PLEASE JOIN THE DISCORD! Not only is it necessary for anyone in the cast (for communication purposes), but that is where there will be updates, behind-the-scenes details, and just a general community for this game as it is being developed! That should be everything for now. The final decisions will be posted within a few days, so stay tuned! -
Deadline Change and Discord Server!
Hello everyone! I wanted to let you all know that due to the overwhelming response and the way that school breaks have lined up, I decided to push back the deadline by a little bit. This will hopefully give more people the opportunity to audition if they want to! In other news - there is now a Discord server for the game! I am still putting it together, but there's enough there that I feel ready to open it to the public. Anyone is welcome to join! Discord link: https://discord.gg/ZAp3JErPe2
Voice Actor
S (Protagonist)
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Karless
S is a fairly average high schooler, but a bit too shy for their own good. They rely on Z to help them navigate social situations. With this said, they have a good heart and always want to be there for people. And if those people are willing to listen, S usually has something to say that's worth hearing.
Age: 17
S is nonbinary, so transgender/nonbinary VAs are heavily encouraged to audition!
Voice: Androgynous, medium-range, low inflection/emotion, softspoken
(warmly, talking to someone they know and trust, just waking up) You know I have an alarm clock, right? And it doesn't have morning breath - brush your teeth, I'll be down in a minute.
(casual, quickly turning confused, slightly nervous) Sorry, Mom, my alarm didn't go off for some.... Mom? Mom?? Where is-... Um, Z?? Is anyone... here...?
(rapidly and softly - in the very tense, quiet stage right on the verge of a breakdown) What is going on. H-How is any of this-.... Why. Why is this happening. I...I can't....
Voice Actor
Z (Childhood Best Friend)
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Unpaid
Role assigned to:
ibeck
Z is a good natured and slightly sarcastic teen, and S's best friend. They rarely get angry, but seeing people pick on others is enough to set them off. This caring nature is the reason why students and teachers alike tend to favor Z.
Age: 17
Z is nonbinary, so transgender/nonbinary VAs are heavily encouraged to audition!
Voice: Androgynous, medium-tone, energetic but not hyper, high inflection
(playful) Morning, sleepy. I have bad news - it's a school day.
(distracted to slightly embarrassed) Huh? Agh, I'm sorry, I get easily distracted by animals! Please keep talking, I'm listening now, I promise!
(tearful with joy) Oh my god, S! It's really you, right? This isn't a nightmare? (dialed down to playful) Well, if it is you, maybe it is a nightmare. I'm just kidding! I can't joke like that right now!
Voice Actor
K (Companion)
closed
Unpaid
K is incredibly witty, but in a quiet and hard-to-notice way. She spends most of her time drawing or listening to music, which makes people feel she is not paying attention, but she is incredibly observant. Everything she does is with a subtle twinkle in her eye, reserved for her few friends.
Age: 14
K is transgender, so transgender (particularly transfeminine) VAs are heavily encouraged to audition!
Voice: medium to medium-high tone, quiet but warm, low/medium emotion
(relaxed) Hey, S! Oh, I wouldn't go in there if I were you. Something is seriously weird about that room today... Sure, whatever, see for yourself. Your funeral.
(solemn, remembering something painful) Yeah, well, I'm used to it. I only stopped getting looks about a month ago. Carat's the only one who hasn't slipped up on my name this semester.... and it's only been a few weeks!
(mostly to herself, a witty mumble poking fun in a subtle way) Pirates, huh. I like pirates.
Voice Actor
A (Companion)
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
klotten
A is a somewhat ethereal character, never seeming to be fully in reality. With this said, she is often the reasonable voice of the group, albeit completely by accident. She sees the beauty in the world and tries to give everyone and everything the benefit of the doubt. She also has the ability to sense possible crossroads or important places/items in the near future.
Age: 21
Voice: high tone, flute-like and airy, medium inflection
(distracted) What lovely flowers - I wonder if we'll be getting rain. They seem too vibrant for this dry spell, don't you think?
(offended) I never said I can see exactly what is coming! I get flashes, ideas, images - it's not as if I can just open a book and read the future!
(an attempt to be comforting) There is a chance that nothing will get better. We could be here like this forever. But if we never tried, it would feel so much worse!
Voice Actor
T (Companion)
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Unpaid
Role assigned to:
JacksonHendrix
T tries to be a tough guy, but he is actually pretty easily unnerved. His loyalty to his friends is impressive, but it takes him some time to trust most people to have good intentions. Although he comes across as grumpy, T wants to make a positive change in the world.
Age: 24
Voice: medium-low to low tone, medium inflection, guarded but not unkind
(gruff and a bit offended) I'm not leaving my grandmother behind. What if something happened? I am staying here with her.
(scared, but trying not to show it) Did any of you see that? Over there, behind the tree, there was-..... something. Nevermind, if you didn't see it, then let's just move on.
(conceding the point) Maybe it is better to be in a group right now. There probably isn't anything I could have done for her anyways. This isn't something that you can fight...
Voice Actor
F (Companion)
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Skelly
F is a good man and a hard worker, but he is utterly exhausted. He works at the town hall in a job that has no emotional merit for him, to provide for his young daughter. So he appears perpetually on the verge of collapse, both physically and emotionally.
Age: 35
Voice: medium to medium-high tone, perhaps a bit strained (sounds like he could use a cough drop), medium inflection
(tiredly) You kids shouldn't be here right now. There's.... something, going on, and this is not the time.
(nervous, about ready to give up) There is nothing we can do... but run? Run away, that's it? Do you even know what is causing all of this?!
(weary, but happy) I didn't doubt you for a moment, sweetie. My little girl is too smart to get into trouble, isn't that right?
Voice Actor
Kas
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
asphalt_
Kas is incredibly awkward and short on confidence, but has a shocking amount of medical knowledge. This has led to him shifting between his typical nervous personality and a more businesslike intensity when faced with a medical problem. He wants to help and heal others more than anything else, and has plans to become a paramedic.
Kas is transgender, so transgender (particularly transmasculine) VAs are heavily encouraged to audition!
Voice: medium-high toned, emotive, a bit unsure.
Optional Voice Notes: A faint hint of a British accent
(flatly) You used an ace bandage. As a cast. For your broken arm. That's....... Alright, follow me, we can fix this.
(fondly) Honestly, I can't imagine where I would be without you. You're... well, the best thing that's ever happened to me. It's true! And... uhm... I just want you to know how important you are to me. Alright, I'll see you later....
(very awkward. Feel free to ad lib some additional nervous noises)
I... uhm.....
That's... probably not the best idea....
Oh, uhm.... that's..... I don't know.
Voice Actor
Cael
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
chrissy_b
Cael (she/they) is a spitfire, but she means well. Their temper is always close to the surface, but so is her joy and enthusiasm - in essence, all of her emotions tend to be turned up to 11. She will gladly fight anyone, but if they decide they care about someone, that person will have her protection for life, and it takes a lot to make her change her mind about a person she trusts.
Voice: Between medium and high toned, very emotive, high inflection
(excited) You're never gonna fucking believe this! I went in to kick his ass, as usual, and he wasn't even there! Isn't that nuts?! I think he finally learned his lesson!
(very intense, an undercurrent of dangerous energy that is barely contained) Oh, you really think so? Are you absolutely sure about that? You might, maybe, wanna think that one over for a sec.
(angry) Fuck you! And in case I forgot to mention, FUCK YOU!
Voice Actor
Mysti
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
jillfriedland
Mysti is not the friendliest person, and some might even call her... well, a bitch. She is sarcastic and difficult, but there is something about the way she doesn't seem to care that is respectable. And in a rare moment, her kinder side will present itself - she is not one to forsake someone in need.
Voice: medium to medium-low tone, smooth, high inflection
(flatly) Can I do something for you, or are you just going to stare all day?
(annoyed) Listen, I'm not saying that you're lying, but I don't see what I'm supposed to do about it! If this is the end of the world, fine. Let me die in peace.
(slightly playful but trying to play coy) Didn't I tell you never to come in here? Mm, no - I'm sorry, miss, but I'm going to need you to leave. Perhaps I could escort you to the door? ;)
Voice Actor
Riid
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Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Nikk LaRose
Riid is the soft spoken worker at the local cafe. Though he doesn't talk much, there is a lot going on inside his head, and he will use his extensive vocabulary to prove it... because he is a bit insecure. He is fiercely protective of his younger brother, but otherwise prefers to stay far away from any kind of fight. His weapon is his wit.
Voice: medium to medium-low tone, strained/whispery almost "dusty" vocal tone - very low richness, low emotion and inflection.
(pleasantly, but not overly so) Welcome. If you would like to order, I will be here.
(teasing) I am afraid I cannot help you. You are clearly overwhelmed, but alas - I am an entire two feet away. There is no possible way for me to reach you in time. This tragedy will be spoken of for generations to come.
(unimpressed and a bit displeased) Hm. Unfortunate.
Voice Actor
Esher
closed
Unpaid
Esher is Riid's younger brother and a big ball of energy. He is always there with a smile, ready to gush about anything and everything that crosses his mind. If anyone is upset, he will do everything in his power to cheer them up. The only problem is that he is not a very good listener...
Voice: Childlike, medium-high to high tone, fast paced, extremely high energy and inflection
(super fast, breathless excitement) There's a frog in the back and I almost caught it but it was slippery - you know how frogs are all slimy and hard to hold - so it jumped out of my hands but it was so big it almost didn't fit in my hands - and maybe that's also why it was able to jump out - but the point is it was really cool and if you come quick you can maybe see it!
(slightly panicked) So I think I might have grabbed too many dishes and they're starting to slip could you maybe grab a few before they all smash on the floor please???
(very sincere, shocked) This is really for me like you didn't just find this somewhere right it's for me and it's true you promise?? Oh wow. I don't know what to do - what do I say I mean no one has ever given me a note before and it's so nicely written and everything what do I say back I don't know!!
Voice Actor
Olli
closed
Unpaid
Olli has his own quirky little speech pattern, which only seems to match their bouncy friendliness. He seems a bit larger than life, but never in a way that implies he wants to put himself above anyone else. Their laidback attitude has earned him very few enemies but many friends, which pleases them greatly.
Olli is nonbinary, so transgender/nonbinary VAs are heavily encouraged to audition!
Voice: Fairly androgynous, medium tone, confident and strong, high inflection
Optional Voice Notes: An Australian or New Zealand accent
(casual and friendly) You planning on saying hi, then? Not that you have to, just saw you looking over!
(playfully offended) Oi! Bit below the belt, there, don't you think? Never did ask for your input, did I, but there it is in any case!
(embarrassed) Ah, well.... not exactly how I meant that. See how you'd take it like that, though...
Voice Actor
Aone
closed
Unpaid
Aone is a very happy and good-natured kid - the only thing that truly upsets them is being treated as broken or stupid, neither of which is remotely true! Their halting speech is due to needing an extra moment to process their thoughts, but otherwise they speak clearly and with purpose.
Aone is nonbinary, so transgender/nonbinary VAs are heavily encouraged to audition!
Voice: medium-high to high tone, melodic and childlike, medium emotion
Voice Notes: Please note that the pauses between words are them trailing off, rather than a hard stop.
(making a suggestion) ...hmmm............go....left..?
(pleased as punch) ...I won..!
(offended and discouraged, grumbling a bit) ........not....stupid....
Voice Actor
Takeo
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Unpaid
Role assigned to:
SylasJWilliams
Takeo is foul mouthed and quick to anger, but don't let that fool you. He wants nothing more than to write music for his friends! However, making those friends is the hard part, so he has taken to pushing people away before they can reject him. If someone can make it past his mean persona, they will find that he will go to the ends of the earth for them.
Takeo is transgender, so transgender (particularly transmasculine) VAs are heavily encouraged to audition!
Voice: medium tone, sharp, high inflection and emotion
(relaxed) Music's all I've got to keep me sane sometimes. That a problem?
(sullen and distrustful) Who the fuck asked you? Fuck off, shit stain, I've got better things to do than deal with this crap.
(flustered) Yeah, well. You.... you're fucking important to me, okay? I didn't think anybody would ever give a shit about me or anything I do, so this? This is new territory...
Voice Actor
Miko
closed
Unpaid
Miko is the timid but good-hearted younger sister of Takeo. She feels a bit overshadowed by him, but at the same time, she wants nothing more than to see her big brother succeed - and will say so to anyone who will listen. Little does she know that he wouldn't consider it a success unless she was there with him.
Voice: medium tone, high inflection, slightly immature
(surprised) O-Oh! I'm sorry, I didn't see you!
(excited and proud) My brother is gonna be the most famous musician ever! He's just gotta finish high school first.
Voice Actor
Shayr
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Unpaid
Role assigned to:
VampireBre
Shayr is a child straight from a horror film - vague, unemotional, and prone to saying some deeply unnerving things. She means no harm by it, but at the same time it doesn't bother her to make people a bit uncomfortable. That's their problem.
Voice: high tone, breathy/whispery, low emotion, childlike
(softly) This belongs to my dad.
(disinterested and matter-of-fact) Are you afraid? Lots of people are. I can see it when they walk by. Their eyes are frightened, and they pat my head like it will protect them...
Voice Actor
Douske
closed
Unpaid
Douske is the fun babysitter from every TV show. Not afraid to show a little frustration, they still never fully lose their protective vibe. They care deeply about Shayr, but also about the world, and their Big Sibling energy is ever present.
Voice: medium toned, medium emotion, laidback
(fed up and frustrated) That's it! I'm sick of working on this - every time I think I got it, the whole thing falls on my head!
(gracious) Thank you so much for your help, I don't know if I could have done it without you. If you ever need anything, you know where I live! Oh... that sounds creepy. Not in a creepy way!
Voice Actor
Myryn
closed
Unpaid
Myryn (Mer-ihn) is a sweet and bubbly inventor that just moved into town with her partner, Rhehm (Rem). She is blind, but it doesn't seem to ever affect her spirits, even when it places her at a disadvantage. She refuses to see the negative in life.
Voice: medium-high to high toned, rich, high inflection and emotion
(delighted) Oh, Rhehm - I can't believe it! Just as soon as we move here, exciting things start happening! Isn't that wonderful?
(deep in thought) Do you suppose I could invent something to-.... no, we would need to know the cause first....
Voice Actor
Jordan "Sandy"
closed
Unpaid
Jordan is a team mom, and she would do anything for her partner, Chieko. She only makes an appearance in a small cutscene, where the two of them are trying to make it to the next town through the woods.
Voice: medium-low, calming and motherly, medium inflection
(gently) It will be alright. I know where we are going, and I am not going to leave you behind!
(lovingly) You know that I would do anything for you. I love you, Chieko.
Voice Actor
Hymrii
closed
Unpaid
Hymrii is Esher's sister, who feels a bit estranged due to them being separated for several years. However, they have recently reunited, and they get along pretty well despite the gap! Hymrii is generally very sweet and kind, and she loves to feel like she's been able to help someone, even if it's in a small way.
Hymrii is transgender, so transgender (particularly transfeminine) VAs are heavily encouraged to audition!
Voice: medium-high to high tone, medium inflection, kind and sincere
(distracted, receiving a cryptic text) Oh, I dunno. I guess I'll just have to find...out... Okay actually I really gotta go. Sorry.
(friendly) My brother's at the cafe, if you wanted to ask him about all this! It's still kinda exciting to say that - mom said he ran away years ago. I didn't think I'd see him again until this last year! It's been kinda weird, but I think it's going pretty well, considering.
Voice Actor
Dylan
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
GoldenUnlimited
Dylan is a good kid, but he still has a solid mischievous streak, which has left him branded as a prankster at best... and a troublemaker at worst. Despite this, he generally tries to do the right thing, and he wants nothing more than for his older brother to think he's cool enough to tag along with him. However, for the purposes of the plot, his primary role is to essentially have a breakdown, so it is important that the VA is good at crying noises.
Voice: medium-high tone, medium inflection, young and energetic
(matter-of-fact, but with a childlike innocence) Generally, the advice has been to inject air between the toes, since it will look like a natural death and most likely be overlooked. But that's been spread so much that it really isn't practical anymore - they're gonna look between the toes and then you've got no excuse.
(annoying little brother mode, whiny and mischievous at the same time) Jace, you promised I could use the computer hours ago! Jace, come on! Jace! Hey! Jace, you promised, come on. Jace. Jaaaaaaace-
*variations on crying/sobbing noises*
Voice Actor
Granny
closed
Unpaid
T's Grandmother is the kind of old lady who seems impossible to ruffle. She is calm and kind, despite the growing unease in the air.
Age: 86
Voice: medium tone, slightly shaky, warm, medium-low emotion (calm)
(pleasant) I don't see why we couldn't plan something for the next month. Either this will blow over, or it won't, but at least we will have something to look forward to.
(chiding) What do you plan to do while you're here? Listen to us talk? Go on, I will be perfectly safe, and you might just find out something useful.
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