Greetings fellow CCC members! We are excited to announce that we are creating the first episode of our 2nd location based audio game, MONSTERS M.I.A., which will be launched this fall and delivered through our mobile app, Hearo! Released the fall of 2022, our first game, Motive for Murder, was voiced ENTIRELY by talented CCC Actors, just like you! Feel free to check out the app at iamhearo.com
Monsters MIA is a delightful, family-oriented quest where the players are recruited as MIA agents and tasked with a crucial rescue mission. Think Ghostbusters meets MIB, with a splash of Monsters Inc.—Fun for All Ages!
From a production standpoint, Monsters M.I.A. will be similar to a podcast or radio drama, complete with voice actors & sound engineering, including sound effects and ambience. As a division of Tripvia Inc., a smartphone audio tour company, we have extensive experience delivering professional audio experiences.
Why Here!?
This is the platform where I was cast for my very first role in 2020. I made $30 and couldn't be more excited. I have since had the pleasure of voicing roles for clients spanning the globe, big and small narrating documentaries, explainer videos, guided tours, intros and outros, short stories, e-learning, commercials, video games, and so much more. Now as a partner at Tripvia Inc., I find it equally as exciting in being able to provide the same opportunity to up and coming voice actors here on CCC, knowing where this path can lead. I, and our team very much look forward to working with you and truly wish you all the best as you work toward realizing your dreams and following your passion.
What We're Looking For
A dozen or so voices to bring our characters to life. All roles will be in English, with modern vernacular.
Compensation
We are budgeting $20 to $500 (CAD) per paid role, based on difficulty and whether it's a minor or major one. Payment will be made via PayPal. We will list the actors at the end of the experience within the app and will provide each actor with a clip featuring their performance, to be used however they choose after the game is released to the public.
Deadlines
We are aiming to make our final casting decisions by July 8th, at which point we'll notify the individuals and send the script over. Our target is one week from that date to have all lines submitted. If we require any revisions, we do expect you to be able to accommodate requests within a couple days. If you will not be able to record between July 9th and July 17th, please do not audition for the role.
Communication
Once you're selected, we will contact you through the CCC platform with further instructions. After that we will communicate via email, where the thread can be easily followed. We will be readily available to answer any questions you may have or provide feedback as you go.
Submission Instructions - Please Read Carefully!
Please submit clean recordings on prosumer mics, XLR is preferred. It is important that you record in a quiet, sound treated space. This means no air conditioners, fans, wandering pets, television programs or other unwanted background noise. We don't mind you performing minimal noise reduction on your files, but keep in mind too much clean-up will reduce the overall quality of your voice. Speaking of clean-up -- please let us handle the post-production. Do not add effects to your audition lines -- leave that to our audio gurus :)
We have provided character similarities and posted video links to give actors a base line reference of how we envision the character. These are simply to reference personality traits, meant to assist voice actors as they figure out how they would like to embody and portray the character. Do not attempt to copy or impersonate the video references. Show us what you can do, drawing from the awesomeness that is YOU!!
Please do not slate your auditions, as your name is there for us to see when you post them. Submit your auditions as .mp3 files, adhering to the AA-BB-CC format. Although 3 is considered the gold standard, it is the maximum necessary for us to gauge suitability for the role. We would recommend submitting more than a single take, as there may be aspects of your choices that stand out in both takes which the casting team will find appealing. That said, when submitting multiple takes, make sure there is a clear difference between them to highlight your versatility and creative genius!
Failure to adhere to our submission instructions may result in the audition being passed over. Although some of the requests may seem trivial, we find it important to know who reads and follows the project instructions. This is often as an indicator of how they will approach the project if cast for a role. If you are unsure of some terminology being used or aren't clear on some of the directions, please feel free to reach out for clarification through DM or commenting on the Monsters M.I.A. project at the bottom of the page. We want you to have the best shot at putting your best foot forward and there is no shame in not knowing as these are opportunities to learn! Sometimes it may just be that the instructions weren't as straightforward as I thought they were. I think me type good, sometimes no type good.
Voice Talent Cast For Roles
If you are cast for the role, please submit your audio recordings in .wav file format to our company email address, which will be provided to you after casting. If a file is too large to submit via email, we prefer to use Google Drive, but are flexible.
We may occasionally ask for line re-dos, but we do this sparingly and only after great consideration - we realize your time is valuable, and we won't ask for anything we can't work around in edits.
Lastly, we are planning on producing multiple episodes for this project, we'd like to cast people who will be able to stick with us for a while. We're incredibly proud of the acting talent we've worked with and formed strong relations with over the years. When starting a new project, we frequently return to voice actors we've worked with in the past.
Good Luck & Remember to Have Fun...They're Called PLAYS For a Reason!
Hi Everyone...
We are casting again for the roles of Dorris the Troll and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde. The casting is not on this page.
Here's the link: https://www.castingcall.club/projects/monsters-m-i-a-copy
Our team has completed reviewing all of the wonderful audition submissions to our project and has been locked in a room until more decisions are made! A handful of roles have now been assigned and we are working diligently together over the next day or so to make our final decisions in filling the remaining spots.
If you haven't received the dreaded 'declined' message for a role you have auditioned for, you're still being considered for it!
We wish you luck and appreciate your patience as we work to finalize our role assignments!
With the casting call for Monsters M.I.A. officially coming to a close yesterday at midnight, we would like to thank all of you for your interest and participation in this stage of the project!
In the course of 9 days we had an astounding response with over 1000 auditions submitted and more than 9000 project views!
Although still going through submissions, I have found the incredible acting talent of the members on CCC inspiring. It has made the hours spent reviewing your auditions so enjoyable, and quite difficult in putting together our not so short shortlists.
Once compiled, I will be sending the shortlists for the characters to our team to review, where they will rank their favourite auditions. If unanimous, the role will be awarded to the voice actor who really stood out to us.
In the likely event our team finds themselves experiencing difficulty deciding on a single favourite audition, we will be selecting a handful of voice actors and inviting them to participate in a second and final round of auditions. This final audition round will be of a slightly different format and include different dialogue for the character.
Despite the high volume of submissions, the deadline for awarding the roles and informing the actors of our decisions by July 8th remains unchanged, as does our requirement for selected actors to be available to record and submit their lines from July 9th to 17th.
Finally, a heartfelt thank-you to those members who have reached out privately to express their support for the project and recognition of the effort our team has put forth in bringing it to the CCC community. It means a lot to us.
We look forward to moving onto the next stage of production and are extremely excited at being another step closer to releasing this super-duper delightful family-oriented quest to the public for all to enjoy!!
As there has been some scrutiny regarding AI generated images displayed for some of our characters within this casting call, we would like to address any uncertainty and subsequent concerns some members may be experiencing.
Upon release, our game will indeed utilize AI generated images for the characters, created after the roles are filled and based on the voice actors chosen. This is why the majority of the roles have no ethnicity or accent specified.
AI voices will not be utilized in any way as part of this project. As a fellow voice actor and human being, I can assure you that your authentic voices are respected and safe with us, meaning they will only be used as advertised, which is to breathe life into the characters within our game in a way only us humans can.
The future is coming at us pretty fast and there are valid concerns when it comes to our voices being duplicated and used without our knowledge and permission. It does happen and those dishonest souls who choose to do so should face severe consequences for such actions.
As a final note, everything you are reading within this casting call was created by real people. The characters, the scripts, the casting call itself, comments, replies, updates and every interaction with the wonderful members of this community.
Lead - Female - 12 years old
Smart, Mature for her age, Well Spoken
Jade discovers that her uncle has created baby monsters
She is recruited by the MIA to go on a quest to retrieve the baby monsters hidden throughout the city by villains hypnotized by Master Jesss with her friend (Player and our Hearo) to save the day!
Character Similarities
Hermione Granger - Harry Potter (without the accent)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5nB0DD3HRM&ab_channel=Obsessions
9 Scenes
Approx. 1400 Words
Uncle Marv? You’re soooo not going to believe what happened at soccer practice. I scored two goals and – [Pauses: The house is in disarray.] What on earth happened here?
Hi... yes, umm, I'd like a super large vanilla triple bean iced mocha frappe with two shots of espresso and extra whipped cream, please... (Talking quietly to the player) Don't judge me... it's delicious.
Lead - Male - Mid 50s to 60s - Any Accent
Quirky, Eccentric, Energetic, Zany
Marv is Jade's uncle, who secretly works in Jade’s basement for the MIA as their Chief Mad Scientist
He accidentally created monsters that evil Master Jesss has stolen and hidden throughout the city to carry out her diabolical plans to scare everybody away.
Marv recruits Jade and her friend (Player and our Hearo) into the MIA to get his monsters back and save the day.
Character Similarities
Doc Brown from Back to the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qEBJnzuLiA&ab_channel=BingeSociety
9 Scenes
Approx. 1400 words
Jumpin’ Jehoshaphat - you’re home! I need your help! By the way, I hope you haven't touched anything in the lab.
Right, but I’m talking about witches and wizards, goblins and ghouls, legendary beasts and mystical beings! I know it sounds crazy...
Male - Middle Aged - Any Ethnicity - Any Accent
Happy, likeable, quirky, musical
Larry is the Chef in the restaurant that Delilah is secretly in love with. He's a happy fellow that loves his job...maybe even Delilah!
Character Similarities
Chef from South Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s56jpIm1ua0&ab_channel=VendiPradana
2 Scenes
Approx. 125 words + a song
Sung like the song Get Low, Lil Jon 3, 6, 9, you're on my mind Wishing I had noticed you were so fine Get close, get close, get close, get close Get close, get close, get close, get close To the kitchen (to the kitchen), to the fridge (to the fridge) Where my heart just can’t ignore (ignore)
I guess what I’m trying to say is.. I love you.
Female - Senior - Australian or British Accent
Sweet older lady, Neurotic, Witch like voice (high pitched, shrill), Split personality
Gertrude/Gertie is the assistant pharmacist working with Dr. Acula
Character Similarities
Yzma Emperor’s New Groove
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84rSsNTes2I&ab_channel=KyleFemath
1 Scene
Approx. 150 words
Excuse me! I heard that young lady. I know I may be old, have a protruding snout and the odd bump and lump, but that is no reason to be rude to an old lady like myself.
(Bickering with herself) Well Gerty - maybe if you weren’t so addicted to that shopping channel you could have retired by now… How dare you Gertrude, it was a limited edition coin collection! One of one!
Male - Adult - Middle Age - Any Ethnicity - Any Accent at Start
Classic Transylvanian Accent after transformation to Villain
Articulate, Charismatic, Professional, Eccentric
Dr. Acula runs the the pharmacy Jade visits to locate the first baby monster. We learn he is actually a vampire hypnotized and controlled by Jesss.
Character Similarities
Dr. Drakken
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSxZBhC3Gy0&ab_channel=TheAnimatedTV
3 Scenes
Approx. 300 words
I have never heard of this Allerzine… Let me look.
(Villain) For what, my dear? You seem distressed. Are you ok? (Deep long breath)... Your blood pressure appears to be.. Rising…
(Villain) Younnng laddyyy.. It’s important you follow your doctor's orders… Where aaaare you?
Male - Young Adult - Any Ethnicity - General North American Accent
Little Emotion, Monotone, Stoner, Really Dumb
Even less emotion, slower and dumber after transformation to Frankenstein's Monster
Gerald is a server at the restaurant, who is Dr. Frankenstein’s monster.
Character Similarities
Patrick Star from Spongebob
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwyRxK0htpI&ab_channel=SpongeBobSquarePants
3 Scenes
Approx. 150 words
On special we have soup de jour. Don’t know what De Jour is so don’t ask.
Ok. Cherry Cola, Diet Cherry Cola, Vanilla Cola, Diet Vanilla Cola, Caffeine Free Cola, Caffeine Free Diet Cola, Cola Zero, Diet Cola..
(As Frankensteins' Monster) Ok. I ask chef to make you hairy colour baby.
Female - Adult - Middle Aged - Any Ethnicity - Southern US Accent
Bubbly, overly friendly
Delilah is the hostess at the restaurant - discovered to be the genius who created Gerald.
She secretly has a crush on Larry the chef.
Character Similarities
Aunt Fanny from Robots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL-JWuTdZb8&ab_channel=ChuckAmuck
2 Scenes
Approx. 200 words
Well hello there darlin’! Ain't you just cute as a button.
I just couldn’t stand it anymore. I needed someone. I needed companionship, yet Larry rejected my advances faster than he rejects a batch of tainted tomatoes. So with the help of the almighty Master, I created Gerald in my lab.
(said ominously, not like normal cheerful voice at beginning) Well hello there, little one. Looking for something.. off menu?
Male, Mid 20s - Any Ethnicity - Any Accent
Works with the Goblin Barista, first to greet Jade
Character Similarities
Voice Actor's Choice! Have fun!
1 Scene
Approx. 30 words
Ok, sure... (Punches it in) That'll be $7.50, please. Just tap here. (SFX POS beep). And what's your name for the order?
Ok Jade, it'll come up right over there.
Female - 20s - Any Ethnicity - Any Accent
Her voice becomes higher pitched and Goblin like voice after transformation
She is a barista working at the coffee shop, who takes on a mischievous attitude after her transformation begins.
Character Similarities
Goblins from Lord of the Rings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK8gF1DhG-Y&ab_channel=JacobM
3 Scenes
Approx. 150 words
We got a frappe comin up!
(mischievous, goblin voice now) Actually... You know what… I totally forgot the whipped cream… hehehe Silly me.
(Goblin Voice)… Hmm Baby monster. Gold coin. Hmm. Baby monster.. or treasure. Why do I even have a baby monster? Hmm. Fine. Come with me. (loudly) GOING ON MY BREAK!
Male/Female - Any Age - Any Ethnicity - Any Accent
Surprised, Irked
These customers have found themselves victims of the Barista goblin's pranks.
1 Scene
1 Line Each
Yuk! What the heck. There’s coffee grounds in my sandwich?...
Can I speak with the manager? I think there’s dog food in my donut!
Male/Female - Adult - Any Ethnicity - Any Accent
Professional, nice and friendly, wholesome
This is the first bank teller Jade speaks with.
Character Similarities
Voice Actor's Choice - Surprise us!
1 Scene
Approx. 100 words
Hello there, young lady, how can I help you?
I have fond memories of when my mother took me and my jar full of pennies to do the same thing. Speaking of parents, do you have one with you to help?
Well. Aren’t you a little financial wiz. Let me see what I can find...
Female - Older Adult - Any Ethnicity - Any Accent
There should be a distinct change in her voice, shifting to a Deep Loud voice when Dorris transforms.
Dorris is a bank teller who is actually a Troll who is hiding a baby monster in the vault.
Character Similarities
Ursula from Little Mermaid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4uTkDeNK50&ab_channel=DisneyVillains
3 Scenes
Approx. 75 words
(Before Transformation) Sure! I'll be right there. Just give me a few seconds to finish up here.
DORRIS NO HIDE MONSTER. DORRIS ONLY HIDE HIGH BANK FEE.
DORRIS SMASH!! DORRIS -- (sniff, sniff)... DORIS. (Calming Down) FRESH AIR. NATURE.
Male - Adult/Senior - Any Ethnicity - Any Accent
Well spoken, compassionate, mild-mannered (As Priest)
Articulate, Self-absorbed with a menacing tone (As Wizard)
Evil wizard living undercover as a priest.
Character Similarities
Evil Wizard from this cartoon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40k2kO58PIA&ab_channel=CartoonNetwork
3 Scenes
Approx. 600 words
(Priest) Well, hello. Are you here for confession, dear?
(Wizard) Beg your pardon. (Self-conscious laugh) I know very well who I am! I am the great Gregarious the 7th of Doomhaven, summoner of thunder and conjurer of the shadows.
(Wizard) Mhmm… Evil wizards aren't real, young lady. There are many kinds of wizards. To think there's only good and evil is simplistic. Life is a spectrum, with diverging paths.
Male - Adult - Any Ethnicity - Any Accent (before transformation)
Dr. Jekyll - super nice and friendly, happy, bubbly - British Accent
Mr. Hyde - mean, sarcastic, blunt, to the point - Cockney Accent
He is an employee working in a fast food restaurant who develops split personalities that are constantly fighting with each other after transformation.
Character Similarities
Jim Carrey from Me, Myself and Irene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWRzPLzHJl0&ab_channel=Movieclips
3 Scenes
Approx. 400 words
(super kind and overly excited) Hi there! How can I help you? Which of our delicious combos would you like!?
(Jekyll Persona) Gosh, what is your skincare routine, your skin is so vibrant. Is that the Rugged Radiance Regimen? I bet it is.
(Hyde Persona) I don’t want your stupid fatty..- delicious , juicy, melt in your mouth.. - oh fine. Monster’s in the back just give me that burger!
Male/Female - Teenager - Any Ethnicity - Any Accent
This customer catches Jade cutting in line.
Character Similarities
Voice Actor's Choice - Surprise us!
1 Scene
1 Line
Hey! She’s cutting in line. Everyone get your phones out and record this!
Male - Middle Aged - Any Ethnicity - Any Accent
Normal guy who is confused as to what is happening.
He is having an interaction with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - not quite knowing what's going on.
Character Similarities
Voice Actor's Choice - Surprise us!
1 Scene
Approx. 40 words
Well, I'll have a number 1, double cheese, double meat, large fries and a large cola.
Can I speak to your manager?
Female - Tween/Teen - Any Accent
Evil, Witch-like, Master Antagonist Super-Baddy Villain
She has a strong lisp caused by her braces and headgear.
Born with witch powers, Jesss becomes evil as she’s constantly made fun of for her braces and headgear.
She steals Marv’s monsters planning to use them for her evil master plan to scare everyone out of the city so she can have it all to herself.
Character Similarities
Female version of Syndrome from the Incredibles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBUI2cvwhm8&ab_channel=EricDanielsen
2 Scenes
Approx. 275 words
Well well well.. if it isn’t my two little ‘heros’ and your monster making uncle. I see you have collected my little minions for me…
Ahhhhhh. That’s it. No more Mrs. Nice Jesss.
Run where!? I can harness the power of electricity! Which, perhaps you've noticed... is everywhere! So run! Run as fast as you can....
