Animation applications are now open!
Here’s the video that explains the basics: https://youtu.be/UlqhpmKTe5M?si=M--5mrZXQbQi4NUD
Reanimated collab of the twelfth episode of VeggieTales “LarryBoy and the Rumor Weed”
You can audition as any of the characters here, or you can come directly to the collab Discord server and audition there. (You must be 13+ in order to join the server. Any underaged user that’s discovered in the server will automatically get the boot)
Original Episode: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=urPX6-jz_xU
Official YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@RumorRetoldCollab?si=xH4ityrbyqn4W-sg
Official Discord Server: https://discord.gg/fMxtkpwNNV
Here’s the video that explains the basics: https://youtu.be/UlqhpmKTe5M?si=M--5mrZXQbQi4NUD
Yep, auditions are closed. If you were one of many who submitted an audition, the official cast list will be revealed in the official Discord server tomorrow. So, if you want to know if you made the cut, head on over there and stick around for the announcement.
In other news, we’re looking for musicians. Those who dabble in music can get the chance to either remake one of the three songs (the Theme Song at the start, The Rumor Weed Song, and the W’s cover in the end credits) or you can work on the score. Just send snippets of your best work, and you can join the music team!
To anyone who's auditioned or still needs to audition, yes, I've got a final cast list ready to make, but there's a few characters I need to hear from before I can make it. If you've audtioned already, feel free to try to audition as any of the characters below. If you haven't already submitted auditions, feel free to audition as any of the characters down below:
Alfred
Laura Carrot
Dad Carrot
Percy Pea
Dad Pea
Mustached Scallion Citizen
(side note: if anyone who auditioned doesn't get one of the main roles, don't worry. Any member left off the main cast list will be an extra (a student or a citizen))
Plunger-headed hero, who without the mask talks normal (as normal as sounding a little like SpongeBob), but with the mask has a bit of gruff in his voice.
“I believe you have something that belongs to those boys!”
“Don’t worry about a thing, Mayor! Help is on the way! Alfred, we’ve got some gardening to do.”
“Okay… I can do this. I am, after all… a super hero!”
British butler who helps our hero.
“Next time though, try to remember: to release the criminal from your super suction ear, turn your head left and snap your neck down.”
“Oh sweet, sweet Petunia, may your bloom be a beacon of hope to all who tread these grassy hills!”
“You’ve got to take out the Mother Weed! Fortunately, I’ve made some major modifications to the Larry-Mobile that’ll really come in handy.”
Our main baddie, who’s basically Joan Rivers if she took the form of a blend between Kermit the Frog and Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors. As for the original weed, the Mother Weed, she sounds a bit more intimidating than the other weeds. (Also, if you intend to audition as this character, try to also audition as the woman at the window from the opening)
“I’m a talking weed, you’re a talking carrot, your point was?”
(Singing) “Have you heard the one about Alfred? A dangerous robot I’m told! He’s got lasers for eyes, and a microchip brain! His skin is terribly cold.”
“Face it! You can’t stop this weed! Thanks to your friends up there, I’m getting bigger by the minute! (Laugh maniacally)”
5-year old boy who gave too much information to the weed…
“I’ve got a toy with rechargeable batteries… it’s my robot.”
“It’s a big weed, Dad! Didn’t you hear? Mr. Alfred is really a dangerous robot with laser eyes!”
“He’s not a robot. He’s a nice man who came to our class to tell us stories.”
Junior’s friend who… also gave too much information to the weed…
“He said he had to go home and recharge his batteries… why would he say that?”
“Oh. Well, we heard Mr. Alfred tell you that he needed to recharge his batteries.”
“We can save Mr. Alfred by spreading some nice words! Come on!”
Junior’s father who’s a teacher at Veggie Valley Grad School.
“Well, we still got more to do today. Mr. Alfred, would you like to stay and watch?”
“Remember: tomorrow we’re gonna learn about rumors, little stories that can hurt.”
“ Listen, if you hear something about someone that sounds bad, or even just weird, you should ASK them about it or ask your mom or dad, but don't spread rumors. Even if it's true, God doesn't want us to tell stories that can hurt, he wants us to spread nice words.”
Scottish carrot police officer.
“AH! IT’S ANOTHER SPACE ALIEN! Oh. It’s the Milk Money Bandit. We’ve been looking for you for months. Thanks LarryBoy!”
“Look, Mayor! It’s like I told ya! He’s got a shiny metal head, JUST LIKE A ROBOT!”
(Tearing up) “He helped us with our bake sale!”
The French mayor of Bumblyburg.
“Yes, hello Larry. Listen, I need you to get LarryBoy.”
“Tell him we need his help. There are weeds! Terrible weeds popping up all over Bumblyburg!”
“You’re right! Stand back, evil robot!”
Resident of Bumblyburg who’s first seen cooking a steak. (NOTE: inspiration for voice is Ken Page as Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas)
“Huh? A weed! In my yard!”
(Singing) “We’ve heard the one about Alfred. It’s strange! But now that we’ve heard about Alfred, we’d like to hear more about you.”
“Don’t look at his eyes! They’re laser beams!”
Resident of Bumblyburg who has a strange sounding voice.
“Hey, I just read a book where dangerous robots took over the world.”
“He is on the library board.”
“I heard there are teenagers inside him who know karate!”
Robber shown at the beginning.
“Hey kids, could ya spare a nickel?”
“Ha ha! See ya later boys! I hope you like water with your lunches!”
“Hey! Take it easy, fella! Don’t get crazy!”
Little boy pea.
“You’re telling me. That monster looked like a chicken with a wig.”
“Hey, do you remember what we saw the last time we were here?”
“W-w-we’re not supposed to talk to strangers, and no, I don’t have any extra money.”
Percy’s brother.
“That was a lousy movie.”
“Yeah.”
(He doesn’t have much lines, I’m sorry. Just ad-lib something that feels in-character)
Percy and Lil’ Pea’s father.
(Singing) “Yes it’s true! Ooh, ooh, ooh!”
(Singing) “You better watch out for the Rumor Weed!”
(Ad-Lib something for the crowd scene as they close in on Alfred)
Mom who carries her child around. (Can be performed by male or female)
“Our children are in danger!”
“Serves him right, the menace!”
“He carried my groceries for me.”
Random civilian.
“I heard he wants to take over the world!”
“Hey, the weed has the robot!”
“What a nice man!”
Various characters including students in the classroom and citizens. (Audition as any of the roles down below)
(Children) “Thank you, Mr. Alfred.”
(Random Scallion citizen) “He helped me… change a tire.”
(Citizens) “What a nice man!”
Performer of “The LarryBoy Theme Song” and chorus.
“Who do they call when Bumblyburg's in trouble? Who's got the suit with super suction ears?”
“You need a hand, he's right there on the double. Hey, hey, he's on the way. Purple and yellow, he's one super fellow!”
(Chorus) “Lean and mean green machine! Lookin' great! Fashion plate! Outta sight. LarryBoy!”
You get to either work on one of the three songs or the overall score. (Send some of your best work.)
*Say something you think would fit*
Send a compilation of either your best work or your more recent work.
*Say something you think would fit*