New character added!
Hi A new extra role has become available. Erwin Pries.
Please make sure you check to see if a role is closed before auditioning !
Hi I'm Star and welcome to my Sims 4 Series "My Awkward Youth".
I love to create and direct little machinimas and stories for fun using the Sims 4, this however will be my first ever voice over project, so this is all new to me so please bear with me!
This is a hobby of mine and a passion project which I will be directing, filming and writing on my own so please be patient with me as these things can take some time.
So far I have about 2 episodes fully written :) and this project will be aired on YouTube with some updates and sneak peaks shown on my Twitter.
Plot Synopsis
Join Aanya and her friends as they navigate the horrors of high school in a 90’s nostalgia fest. Aanya grew up in Willow Creek, resenting her sister for having it all and dreaming of rising above her social ranks. Try as she may, nothing seems to go right for Aanya. She’s clumsy, awkward and a joke amongst her peers. Poor Aanya all she seems to do is embarrass herself!
However one day she realises the things she needed most was right under her nose the whole time. Maybe being popular wasn't what she needed after all?
Genre
Comedy, Coming of age, Drama, Romance
Rules
Clear audio: Make sure there isn't any background noise. You don't need any fancy equipment as long as the audio is clear
Show emotions: Please don't just read of the lines in a monotone fashion (unless of course its requested) Show some emotion and have fun!
I DO NOT work with anyone that shows hatred towards a particular group or minority. If you have any isms/phobic please do not audition for this project.
Once you’re cast, please stick to the deadline, notify me if you need any extensions but if you ghost me I'll have no choice to find a replacement. Respect the other voice actors that are cast and if you have any issues please bring your concerns to me .
Repeat each line 2-3 times, if the role doesn't specify an accent and you can do a range, please audition with different ones.
English isn't my first language so if the line doesn't flow or sounds odd you can change it up!
And finally have fun with your role!
If for some reason you're unable to send your audition here, then email them to me [redacted]
In the subject header write: My Awkward Youth Audition - (the name of the role you're auditioning for)
EXAMPLE:
My Awkward Youth - Aanya Gopal
I look forward to hearing all your auditions! Best of Luck
Hi A new extra role has become available. Erwin Pries.
Please make sure you check to see if a role is closed before auditioning !
Erwin Pries is an extra who first appears in episode 3. He will be narrating a long conspiracy story. So you will need to have some emotional range, clear audio.
(narrating a "story" about a town) Long ago, in a distant land, lived a small tribe. The tribe valued simplicity and lived together in harmony, worshiping a huge plant that sprung miraculously in the centre of their small village at a time of great famine and hardship. The plant bestowed upon the town a bountiful harvest of food, wine and gold.
(talking about a magical plant that speaks) It said “Take heed my children. I have rid this village of the Great Suffering. I am the Benevolent, I am Omniscient, I am The Mother. Give yourself to me, worship me and I shall bequeath upon you a rich and endless bounty. That is my gift to you.”
(narrating the story about the magical plant) Each time they worshipped The Mother or ate from her fruit they fell into a deep trance slowly becoming slaves to the deity and losing control of themselves in the process.
Important note - Aanya is the lead and will have many lines and appear in most episodes. You'll need to be committed for the long haul.
BACKGROUND:
Aanya is the main protagonist. Her first appearance is in the first episode, where at age 30
she is narrating her teen life to an interviewer. Aanya grows up in a small town called Willow Creek and lives with her older sister Jaya and her parents Veer and Anjali. Aanya's family grew up poor and resents her sister for being "miss perfect", pretty, smart and popular all the things she thinks she isn't. She is close friends with the neighbours on her street.
PERSONALITY:
Aanya is goofy, clumsy and is slightly childish, which makes her comical. She can be sulky and hot headed at times, but she has a good heart. She's clueless when it comes to style and gets it wrong most of the time, making her the butt of jokes. Most often she's a hot mess, but this just makes her more endearing.
(angry) NO! UGH that weasel always gets what she wants! It’s not fair! I’m going to be the laughing stock of the class. Everyone’s getting new uniforms! The old one’s are so ugly.
(upset) You don’t seem to understand, baba. I’m always getting her scraps. It’s like I can’t be my own person.
(sarcastically)ha ha ha I’m glad you’re all finding this so amusing.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Jaya is part of the main cast , she will feature in the majority of episodes. You'll need to be committed for the long haul.
BACKGROUND:
Jaya is part of the main cast. Her first appearance is in the first episode. Jaya lives with her younger sister Aanya and her parents Veer and Anjali. Jaya's family grew up poor. Jaya is top student in high school and is popular. She is used to getting what she wants, and she clashes with her sister Aanya. She thinks Aanya is a loser and they fight a lot. Jaya can appear scary to others.
PERSONALITY:
At first Jaya appears to be quite selfish and hot headed, but deep down she has a soft heart. She tries not to show her softer side, but it sometimes slips. She is smart , popular and a top student. Due to being a hot head and getting what she wants she can be scary to others. She often bullies Aanya.
Throughout the series, Jaya slowly starts letting her walls down and showing her more softer, caring side.
(mean) Like a new uniform will fix your level of ugly.
(angry) I’M GOING TO KILL YOU!
(soft) Yes Baba.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Anjali is part of the supporting cast, she appears in some episodes so you need to be committed to the role
BACKGROUND:
Anjali fist appears in episode 1. Anjali is the mother of Jaya and Aanya, she is married to Veer. She is a stay at home mother and has to be frugal due to debt. She sometimes knits at home as side hustle. She is a dutiful mother, and worries about her children. She is best friends with Jeanie and Shayla who are her neighbours. Shayla is also her landlord and Anjali's family live directly next door to Shayla in a small house.
PERSONALITY:
Anjali is committed to being a stay at home mother and is family orientated, she is very strict with money and worries a lot about finances and her children. She has a strong relationship with Shayla and Jeanie.
I’m sorry Aanya, if I can rustle up some money, I’ll buy another set.
(Sighs), im sorry girls. I could only buy one, the coupon wasn’t valid.
(nervous laugh) I need to think.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Veer is part of the supporting cast, he appears in some episodes so you need to be committed to the role.
BACKGROUND:
Veer is the father of Aanya and Jaya and Anjali's husband. Veer is in debt and so the majority of his money is spent paying it off. Veer lives with his wife and daughters in a small rundown home. He is the main breadwinner of the family, his wife is a stay at home mum. Where his wife Anjali is frugal and cautious with money, Veer is the opposite and not great with managing his finances.
PERSONALITY:
Veer is hard working and a bit of a softie when it comes to his daughters.
Girls come on, we’re family you shouldn’t be fighting. What’s this about?
Look girls, me and your ma never had nice things growing up, we had to learn to share things with our siblings.
(soft, apologetic) Sometimes baba forgets to see you, the real you. My beautiful little butterfly.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Reuben is part of the main cast, he appears in the majority of episodes so you need to be committed to the role.
BACKGROUND:
Reuben first appears in episode 1. He lives with his mother Shayla, brother Jerrad and father Cole. He lives next door to Aanya and grew up with her along with Lance, Jin and Austin. They are all childhood friends. Reuben is quite well off compared to his friends
PERSONALITY:
Reuben likes to pick on people. He can appear to be cold and moody, but cares deeply for the people that are close to him. He just chooses not to show it. He is also smart
(smug) I bet if I was a werewolf, Buffy would have the hots for me.
So that’s it? (Laughs) that’s not a curse , that’s just you in a nutshell.
Bro, how long have you been up that horse’s ass for you not to know the Spice Girls.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Jerrad is a side character, he might not have many lines at first, but will appear in later episodes.
BACKGROUND:
Jerrad first appears in episode 1. He is Reuben's older brother and lives with his mother Shayla and father Cole.
He is wealthy compared to his neighbours. He has several interests and loves to collect things, but not great at doing his school work. He shows signs of being neurodivergent but its the 90s so no one really understands. His mother thinks he's just lazy with school work and is frustrated.
PERSONALITY :
Jerrad has several interests and is a geek, he loves to collect things and is childish and soft. He obsesses over certain hobbies, giving his hobbies more attention than anything else. He is also socially awkward and shows signs of being neuro divergent.
(randomly mid conversation) The first ever stamp was the penny black from Great Britain in 1840, to mark Queen Victoria’s reign.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Shayla is part of the supporting cast , she appears in the majority of episodes so you need to be committed to the role.
BACKGROUND:
Shayla is Reuben and Jerrad's mother and married to Cole. She is well off, and is close friends with Jeanie and Anjali who live on her street. She is the landlord of the Gopal Family (Aanya, Anjali, Veer and Jaya). She is always well groomed and is a stay at home mother.
PERSONALITY:
Shayla is helpful, caring friendly and talkative, she is very close to her friends and loves a good gossip!
Oh Anjali, come on in honey. Join us for dinner.
Is everything ok? You look stressed.
(annoyed) Wait for your father
IMPORTANT NOTE - Jin is part of the main cast, he appears in the majority of episodes so you need to be committed to the role.
BACKGROUND:
We see Jin in episode 1, but he doesn't speak until episode 2.
Jin's mother died when he was young and so his dad Tae raised him by himself. Jin is really smart and at an early age loved horses. He is now a professional equestrian and is home schooled. Jin did not have a conventional childhood and spends most of his time training and studying so he is not familiar with teen pop culture and slightly out of touch of normal teen life. He is a perfectionist and is dedicated to being an equestrian, he has a big crush on someone, but is shy so hasn't revealed it yet to anyone. He is friends with Reuben, Aanya, Lance and Austin
PERSONALITY:
Jin is cheerful, kind and all round good boy. He is clueless when it comes to pop culture and teen life and reliant on others to take care of him.
(sad, talking to horse) Applejack. I'm going to miss you boy, but I’ll be back soon. You’ve worked so hard and been so good to me. You are the best boy you know that.
What’s Spice Girl?
Is that a perfume? I can buy it if you want it?
IMPORTANT NOTE - Lance is part of the main cast, he appears in the majority of episodes so you need to be committed to the role.
BACKGROUND:
Lance first appears in episode 1. He lives with his mother Jeanie , several years ago his father went on a "business trip" and never returned. The information he gave the family about the trip was false and all the police leads went cold. The police believe that he ran away intentionally and does not want to be found. He is still missing. Jeanie his mother has been raising him by herself ever since. Lance is friends with Aanya, Jin Reuben and Austin.
PERSONALITY:
Lance is cheerful, smart and kind, he is friendly , outgoing and chatty.
Hey leave him alone, he’s our national treasure. He’s been busy training dude, he doesn’t have time for much.
(hopeful) This is going to be our year. I can feel it.
Jin my man. It’s been a while.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Jeanie is part of the supporting cast , she appears in some episodes so you need to be committed to the role.
BACKGROUND:
Jeanie first appears in episode 2. Jeanie lives with her son Lance. She is best friends with Shayla and Anjali. She is currently struggling holding down several jobs to support herself and Lance. Several years ago her husband and Lance's father went on a "business trip" and never returned. The information he gave her about the trip was false and all the police leads went cold. He is currently still missing and the police have closed the case saying that he run away and doesn't want to be found
PERSONALITY:
Jeanie is a good mother and dotes on Lance, who in turn doesn't give his mother any trouble . She works hard and doesn't have much time for self care, she is also kind . She worries a lot about her husband and is burdened with the trauma that he left his family.
He is a good boy, isn’t he? If he gave me any trouble, I wouldn’t know what to do, especially after….
I was going to head over to Tae’s house with a casserole. Jin’s coming home today.
I can imagine, Jaya can be scary sometimes.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Austin is part of the main cast, he appears in the majority of episodes so you need to be committed to the role.
BACKGROUND:
Austin first appears in episode 1. Austin is friends with Reuben, Lance, Austin, Jin and Aanya. He has a crush on someone, which is revealed later on. He thinks he's pretty cool for a white guy, but he isn't. He's not a great student and is lazy with studying.
PERSONALITY:
Austin wants to appear cool, but he really isn't and can embarrass himself.
How are we sophomores and still dateless and hopeless?
(annoyed) No, No you're doing it all wrong. That's not how you do it!
You’d make a fly werewolf dude.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Amy is a side character , she appears in some episodes so you need to be committed to the role.
PERSONALITY
Amy first appears in episode 1, she is friends with Aanya, Hana and Eliza. Amy is easily influenced, anxious and a people pleaser. She is soft and slightly scared of Aanya.
So… tell us what happened
(nervously) no….. I mean it wouldn’t be right for me to be Scary, and well.. you know you’re pretty (whispers) scary.
(nervous) Oh,(nervous laughter) ha ha, erm well, erm I have the hair. I thought…
IMPORTANT NOTE - Amy is a side character , she appears in some episodes so you need to be committed to the role.
BACKGROUND/ PERSONALITY:
Eliza first appears in episode 1. She's friends with Aanya, Amy and Hana. She's not popular and a bit dorky.
You know hexes aren’t real right?
What a Bitch
Can you believe 1st Prize for the Newcrest Talent show are tickets to Komorebi?
IMPORTANT NOTE - Amy is a side character , she appears in some episodes so you need to be committed to the role.
BACKGROUND/ PERSONALITY:
Amy first appears in episode 1. She's friends with Aanya, Amy and Hana. She's not popular and geeky
We have to win first..
What Amy is trying to say is Scary is amazing she’s fierce she’s dope and no one could pull her off, but you.
I dunno.
BACKGROUND/ PERSONALITY:
Nancy is a stereotypical mean girl cheerleader. She has a few lines in episode 2, she may appear later in other episodes
I know! That bitch is just jealous.
Or she could be new to the country Dina and just not accustomed to our ways. Like we could do so much to help.
Right? I love how we’re so charitable.
BACKGROUND/ PERSONALITY:
Dina is a stereotypical mean girl cheerleader. She has a few lines in episode 2, she may appear later in other episodes
We could totally help her find her place.
Eww she’s talking to herself. Maybe she’s in special ed or something? Like you know (whispers) not well..
No, your ass is so skinny.
BACKGROUND/ PERSONALITY:
Yamachan is a fictional cartoon character in the series and first appears in episode 1. He's a super hero of sorts and Aanya has a crush on him and dreams of him. Yamachan doesnt have many lines but he may appear again in a later episode
(low, deep voice- seductive) Did you step in something?
Ah nice of you to join us Aanya, we’re doing group work, go sit down with Amy’s group
Ok we’ll pick this up in the next lesson, remember to hand in your assignments on Monday.
So… tell me where it all began?
Yeah of course, don’t worry we’ll add our simflix twist to this.
I’m sorry, but this coupon is only for select schools and Copperdale isn’t on the list.
Do you want them or not?
(enthusiastic) And now let's introduce our next act, From Willow Creek its the Spicy Galz!