Auditions Closed
I can't thank you all enough for 44 amazing auditions for this Christmas-themed production. I will take some time to go over all of them as every role received multiple auditions. Initial casting will be done by October 7.
Markiewitz Audioworks Presents: Three Christmas Trees
Project Overview
This audio drama is based on an 1867 story by Juliana Horatia Ewing and adapted by me for this production.
Payment for each role will be completed by PayPal or Zelle.
This project, upon completion, will be published on my YouTube channel as well as distributed to audiobook retailers like Audible and Audiobooks.com. All voice actors and crew will be credited in the project by name or pseudonym.
FOR AUDITIONS:
Please give your best take on each line all in one file! .mp3 is fine for auditions. If you are selected, instructions will be provided, along with scripts, for the final product.
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Voice Actor
Child
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Paid: Flat Rate 25 USD
The CHILD in this story is the main character throughout. However, 2/3 of the way through he becomes an adult, then near the end and old man. The child should sound 10-12 years old. Must be able to be convincingly excited, in awe, sick, and loving. There are 15 total lines for this character.
(excited to see such an ornately designed bird on the letter addressed to him)
“Father, what kind of bird is this on my letter?”
(he is sick in bed, but is excited by a gift he was just given by a friend)
"How lovely! Father told me about this. I like it best of all. And it is very kind of you, for it is not your fault that I caught cold. I should have liked it if we could have done it, but I think to enjoy being a snowman, one should be snow all through."
(To himself, as if in thought)
"I am to go and choose my present."
(a long Beat, then calling out)
"Mother! Mother dear! please open the window."
Voice Actor
Father
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Paid: Flat Rate 10 USD
The FATHER has lived in America for a number of years, but was born in England. So, not a heavy accent, but just enough to demonstrate that he was born in England. Gentle RP accent. He is in his early 40s, and loves his family.
(His son presents a letter to him, asking him what sort of bird is pictured on it)
(Takes the letter and then speaks to his son, tenderly)“The bird is an English robin. It is quite another bird to that which is called a robin here: it is smaller and rounder, and has a redder breast and bright dark eyes, and lives and sings at home through the winter.”
Voice Actor
Urchin
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Paid: Flat Rate 10 USD
Role assigned to:
TrishaR
The URCHIN is a friend of the main character. He is roguish and a trouble-maker. About 10-12 years old. He gets his friend sick by covering him in snow; then feels terrible about it and visits him in his room to apologize.
"Oh, yes! It was on the tip-top branch, and it was given to me, and I brought it for you, if you would like it; for, you know, I am so very, very sorry I thought of a snowman and made you ill. I beg you to forgive me."
Voice Actor
Professor
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Paid: Flat Rate 10 USD
Role assigned to:
Brian Jeffords
Our main character (CHILD) sees The PROFESSOR from his bedroom window and strikes up a conversation with him on Christmas Eve. The professor is a kind older man who explains what he's looking at in the night sky, but chuckles to himself at the whimsical spirit of his new young friend.
(in response to the question: What are you doing?)
“Why, I’m using this telescope to get a closer look at the planet, Jupiter. He looks well tonight!”
(in response to the question: Where is it?)
“Look above the horizon just east of the church steeple. It’s the largest and brightest star in the Heavens tonight.”
(in response to the CHILD calling out to him: Good bye! Merry Christmas!)
“Merry Christmas!”
Voice Actor
Old Man
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Paid: Flat Rate 10 USD
Role assigned to:
silverjay
The OLD MAN is the main character (CHILD) in his 80s. This role needs to sound believably old. He is on his deathbed and sits up with a start, believing he is seeing an image from his youth. He moved back to Northern England and has lived there for the past 20+ years. A slight English accent is good if able.
(in a low, yet eager voice)
"The Christmas Tree! (take a beat) Draw back the curtains!"
(lost in his own world, before dying)
"The Angel is beckoning to me! Mother! Mother dear! Please open the window."
Voice Actor
Son
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Paid: Flat Rate 10 USD
Role assigned to:
PatrickJV
The SON is the OLD MAN's oldest child. He interacts with his father in the last scene of the story. He is in his 50s.
(Surprised, and holding back his sisters from jumping forward)
"What, my dear Father?"
“What do you see, father? What has captured your gaze so?”
Singer
Christmas Carolers
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Paid: Flat Rate 100 USD
The CHRISTMAS CAROLERS are an a-cappella group of (I would prefer) 4-10 carolers singing the song "While the Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night" outside the residence of our main character in his old age. The carolers are British (identified in the story as in the North of England).
For song reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSyUvOUZwxQ
Sheet music and lyrics: https://picryl.com/media/while-shepherds-watched-their-flocks-by-night-4
Remember--it must be a-cappella, please sing in an area where you limit any echo; carolers are singing outside the home.
1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
all seated on the ground,
an angel of the Lord came down,
and glory shone around.2 "Fear not," said he for mighty dread
had seized their troubled mind
"glad tidings of great joy I bring
to you and all mankind.3 "To you, in David's town, this day
is born of David's line
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord;
and this shall be the sign:4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find
to human view displayed,
all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes
and in a manger laid."5 Thus spoke the angel. Suddenly
appeared a shining throng
of angels praising God, who thus
addressed their joyful song:6 "All glory be to God on high,
and to the earth be peace;
to those on whom his favor rests
goodwill shall never cease."
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