Hi. My name is Robbie Ierubino, and I am the writer, director, and producer of this project. I am mostly a contemporary graphic artist and graphic design student at Staffordshire University in England. But, in secret, I am a big fan of a TV show initially created for families called, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. For years, I have been thinking about writing a story for My Little Pony. The story was in my thoughts for a long time, but I hadn’t written anything down. And after that, I decided to do it. I planned my story to be inclusive and diverse. I want to show the kindness and kind hearts of the brony fandom worldwide and help to change the hearts of the ill-informed. My story may be another lesson of friendship, but also, it has something to do with the meaning of love, peace, and happiness through limitations. To help the audience understand its moral, I decided to add and re-brand some of the MLP features in my upcoming radio play. And it is called MY LITTLE PONY: THE UNEXPECTED FUTURE! With your help and support, we can create a radio play that everyone can learn from and enjoy!
This MLP-based radio play is about three human beings, Danny Williams, Morgan, and Molly Brunner, trapped and banished to Equestria by one of Danny’s psychology clients. And by searching for help, they learned about the incident, which has caused the separation of the Mane Six, who are the only ones who could help them escape. It is up to them to talk to the six ponies and help them reunite with each other. And after completing the mission, Danny planned to continue the therapy with his unexpected client, who banished him but with new friends.
Here are my reasons why I need a team of talented members:
I have created 4 “inspiration” lists for artists, musicians, sound designers, and script editors who volunteered to work for the radio play and in need of support. Feel free to check out the artworks, music, sound, and stories that were inspired by the radio play:
For doing this project, I will be doing video editing and title sequence animation by using Adobe Premiere Pro. Also, voice acting for the protagonist, Danny Willams. I’m voicing him because his character design is my and the “brony” experiences I had in the past. So I think that makes Danny kind of my MLP persona, but my voice acting may fit him.
Who is Danny Williams?
Daniel Laurence Williams is a therapist in New York City and has an unexpected patient who pushed him to Equestria, even his roommates, Morgan and Molly Brunner. Danny has a hidden secret that he doesn’t want to tell anyone, but everything will change during his quest to search for the six ponies who can help him and his friends find their way back to Earth.
For anyone outside CCC who doesn’t have an account, please message me on Twitter or note me on DeviantArt that you want to audition for the play. And after that, I will send you my Gmail address to send your voice reels and other stuff to me.
If you don’t want to audition but wish to support the radio play, I have a Patreon page for anyone who wants to support the story. If you like to become my patron, click on the link below and select a tier that fits you. ;)
https://www.patreon.com/robbieierubino
Also, there is a Discord server if you are interested in watching our updates and production progress. Feel free to join in by clicking the link below.
https://discord.com/invite/uCYhghJ
I cannot wait to get started with a team that can help with my radio play!
Princess Twilight Sparkle of Friendship was unicorn student who studied the “Magic of Friendship” after moving to Ponyville before meeting her friends. She was a talented leader, organizer, activist, and founder of Equestria’s first international private school. But then, when the Great Curse of Death erupted and spread all over Canterlot and Ponyville, Twilight made the ultimate sacrifice to save the day, by beaming herself into its core. Her “dead” body was never found. Twilight went to a hidden place called, the Spirit Realm, where she tried to find her favorite tutor, Princess Celestia, who died during the incident. She remained in the realm for one year until she first met a stranger who wanted to get her out of the Spirit Realm.
I was trying to find my favorite mentor of Equestria. But then you came to rescue me? Wanting me to leave the spirit realm without knowing she's here or not? Why would you even do that to me?
I thought that my country, Equestria, would become dystopian. But after I destroyed the curse, the ponies and creatures from around the world had created a beautiful utopia. And since they're currently rebuilding Ponyville and Canterlot, I think they have heard about my sacrifice and learned my lessons from the Magic of Friendship. *sigh* Well, come to think of it, I am starting to become a legend!
I don’t know if you may try to reform Chrysalis. But I know it will be tough to keep her in therapy, Danny. Plus, your theory doesn’t make any scene. Why would she run away instead of taking over Equestria after killing Celestia and Luna?
Morgan Brunner is the old sister of Molly Brunner and a friend of Danny from school. She and her sister worry about Danny since a car accident that caused the death of his parents and girlfriend. Even though she knew Danny’s secret, she tried to defend him from attacking his patient. But then, she and her sister were banished with Danny to Equestria. She and Molly get along with each other so well even though they both share the same dream and experience as friends. She also supports Danny for anything he may have experienced, such as nightmares and visions.
She is guardian-like, wise, and sometimes sarcastic and anxious.
I thought this place seems to be… odd. But in fact, it’s strange because… why is it filled with construction when I’m now seeing ponies everywhere?
By the way Rarity, you will look great as a star because everyone can change their mind about their thought about beauty. And that includes your face, even though you may have lost a part of you.
*sighs* A quest from a prophecy. God, help me.
Molly Brunner is the young sister of Molly Brunner and a friend of Danny. She and her sister worry about Danny because of a car accident that caused the death of his parents and girlfriend. Even though she knew Danny’s secret, she tried to defend him from attacking his patient. But then, she and her sister were banished with Danny to Equestria. She and her sister get along so well with each other even though they both share the same dream and experience as friends. She also supports Danny for anything he may have experienced, such as nightmares and visions.
She is curious, kindful, and smart.
*sobs* Oh, I wish that this tragic moment didn’t happen after all.
Don't worry, AJ. There are some people who are disabled like you, but they always get up on their feet and make a stand to break barriers. Like Bethany Hamilton! *pauses* Oh. Sorry. You have never been to Earth. *giggles* But you know what I'm saying.
Seriously? Invite the six ponies into OUR WORLD? Doesn’t that sound crazy for you, Danny? Why invite them to New York? *pauses* Wait. It's... about... oh, good grief.
Pinkamena Diane Pie was a party organizer, baker of Sugercube Corner, and a friend of Twilight. She was energetic, friendly, and talented when she is active. But, not until the incident that changed her. When she was trying to save everypony in Ponyville, she was looking for her family who was coming for vacation. But when a witness told her that they were killed, Pinkie Pie felt lost in stress and anger. She thought that she now doesn’t have the talent to predict the future since her family died. She remained in the Castle of Friendship with Rarity until the three strangers came.
I wish I can throw you a party, but I don’t feel like I’m ready. I don’t know what to do anymore.
I didn’t know Fluttershy has a shed. But, I don’t know if we can stay out of it or not. I hope it’s not filled with dead animal bodies hanged on the walls. EW! *pauses* What?
Well, I like to predict the future. But, once I learned the future might not be the past today, it is good to understand why we shouldn’t predict the future. You may not know what will happen, but the future is also the future.
Rarity was a fashion designer, seamstress, founder of Carousel Boutique, and a friend of Twilight. She was utterly artistic, dramatic, and intelligent to know how to be the REAL lady. But, when she was in Canterlot for some fashion business, she had noticed what was coming. The Great Curse of Death. Rarity cast a magic shield to block and go through the curse by saved millions of ponies in Canterlot and guiding them to the exit. But then, the curse clawed out her right eye and its leftover parts around her eye brunt away her fur. And when she returned to Ponyville to find her friends, she witnessed her home getting destroyed by the curse. Traumatized by seeing that moment and losing her eye, she thought that her dream career might come to an end for her. And that thought feared her ever since Twilight destroyed the curse. Rarity now lived in the Castle of Friendship with Pinkie Pie as her aid until the three strangers came.
VOICE TIP: Rarity has a Mid-American accent.
Look. I now live in the ONLY place where my friend used to live because… MY HOUSE IS DESTROYED! MY WORK! MY CAREER! MY CAT! AND LOOK AT ME! Do you really think that this PART of my FACE is the reason why I’m hiding? NO! I’M RUINED! *cries*
If you want to be a superhero, maybe I could design a suit for you. I love to create something bold, dramatic, heroic! But, damages sometimes comes at a price, I must focus on making the functions for it. *sighs* I wish Twilight would help me with it.
Why, Applejack, dear. What in Equestria do you mean? If you’re saying that I believe that Twilight is still alive, then why didn’t you come to her castle instead?
Applejack was a farmer, an apple gardener in Sweet Apple Acres, and a friend of Twilight. She was always truthful, healthy, and honest with herself and her awareness. But, when her friend Rainbow Dash came and warned her that a spreading curse is coming to Ponyville, she helped and rescued the citizens from the Great Curse of Death. But when she noticed that she’s left behind her grandmother at the hospital, she tried to run back to save them. But it was too late. A force from an explosion pushed her into the air and landed on her back. She survived, but her right hoof didn’t since it was in a river where the curse poisoned and amputated it. As Applejack got free with help from her sister, she was carried by Rainbow Dash until safely crash-landed by the barn. As the curse disappeared, she now stayed in Sweet Apple Acres in despair of losing her grandmother and what was left of her apple garden. But, everything will change when a stranger arrives.
VOICE TIP: Applejack has a Southern American accent.
I have no idea how long I have stayed in Sweet Apple Acres. But, to be honest, I am doing this for my family, my business, and me. I really wish I could help you, but I can't. I'm sorry.
Ugh. It is not… the Rainbow Dash show.
I was alone for a long time, Twilight. But, now that I know you’re here, I’m glad that you’re okay. Never leave us again, Twilight. It’s my honest truth.
Rainbow Dash was one of the fastest flying pegasi, Ponyville’s weather patrol, full member Wonderbolt, and a friend of Twilight. She has a heart full of bravery, hope, and spirit that makes her a hero. But everything changed since the incident. When Rainbow Dash saw Rarity injured, she told her that the curse is spreading to Ponyville. As the girls flew to the town fast and warned some of their friends, they helped and rescued the citizens to Sweet Apple Acres from the Great Curse of Death. When she got close to the barn while carrying another injured friend of hers, a sharp knife was thrust from the curse and sliced off Rainbow’s left-wing. Luckily, she and Applejack safely crash-landed by the barn. Before the curse disappeared, Rainbow noticed that her Wonderbolt friends didn’t make it and her home. Now, Rainbow lived in Cloudsdale alone and wanted to find a way to bring back her past. But not until she was about to face off with a stranger.
WHO DO YOU THINK I AM, PUNK? I NOW LIVE IN CLOUDSDALE SINCE I’VE BEEN RESCUING EVERYONE, INCLUDING MY FRIENDS, FROM THAT MONSTROSITY THAT RUINED EVERYTHING! I WAS THE BESTEST FLYER OF ALL OF EQUESTRIA! AND NOW... *sniffs* I'M NO LONGER FLYING FAST ANYMORE! *cries*
AWW, YEAH! Now that's what I call an epic Sonic Rainboom! WOOOOOOOOOO!
I know we look different now, Twilight. But it’s us. We’re your friends, Twilight. And we're happy that you’re here with us again.
Fluttershy was an animal caretaker, supporter, and a friend of Twilight. She may be nervous and scared, but she has a beautiful and protected heart until the incident that changed her. Fluttershy didn’t notice that the Great Curse of Death was getting close to her cottage. She was having tea with her friend, Discord, and her animals. But luckily, Discord noticed what was coming. So, he used his magic to rescue Fluttershy and all her animals. After they were about the reach shelter where everypony was heading, and a blade from the curse stabbed Discord through his heart. But as he kept his heart going, he, Fluttershy, and the animals were finally safe in the Sweet Apple Acres barn. Before he died, Discord gave his powers and advice to look after the home to his only friend he could ever know and transformed Fluttershy into a draconequus. Now, Fluttershy and her animals lived in the Chaos Realm as she fixed and stimulated the realm to fit her atmosphere. One year after completion, she unexpectedly went into a coma, but one stranger was about to help her wake up.
Oh, girls. You're here! But... how did you get into the Chaos Realm? *pauses* Wait a minute. You entered my shed, haven’t you?
Um, T-Twilight? If you know how to send our new friends to find their way back home, is the mirror the only way out? If… that is true.
Well, I was a pegasus. But when my friend died trying to save my animals and me, this is what he gave me. I thought he was about to provide me with his powers only, but I didn’t expect to turn into a draconequus. But I had a feeling that I might be okay with my new form, once I moved to the Chaos Realm with my animals.
Sunset Shimmer was a pupil in Equestria first until she ‘moved’ to Canterlot High on Pandora (one of Gaia’s dimensional planets). She thought to be dominant, but after learning her lessons of friendship, she had a change of heart with forgiveness, hope, and determination. After her graduation, she decided to move back to Equestria. But, during the aftermath of the incident that caused the death of the two royal sisters, she had discovered that she has the power to raise and lower the sun. And with everypony watching, they witnessed Sunset suddenly transforming into an alicorn. Sunset Shimmer had become a replacement of Celestia by being called, Princess Sunset Shimmer of the Sun, the NEW Celestia.
So, let me get this straight. You came from another world. And if so, I have one single question. *pauses* Did you even came out from a mirror?
It all happened a year ago. We were both unicorns in the beginning, and when we heard about the rumor of Princess Celestia and Luna dead, we were scared of what is going to happen to Equestria without them.
We will be going to the Magical School of Friendship, and I have a special lecture to present the students there. And we have about 15 minutes until the assembly starts.
Starlight Glimmer was an aid of the Mane Six, the first student of Twilight Sparkle, and a talented enchantress. She was a courageous, intelligent, and powerfully majestic when she is very prepared. When she witnessed her friend, Sunset Shimmer, becoming an alicorn, she thought that she would be the next Luna for Equestria. And as she successfully raised the moon, she too had transformed into an alicorn and joined Sunset to share their ‘throne.’ Now, as the replacement of Luna, she is now called, Princess Starlight Glimmer of the Moon, the NEW Luna.
*groans* This nasty changeling has always been chasing my tail ever since I dethroned her until…. well, you know. We all now understand her pain! But what was her “final act”? *sighs* I wish she would tell you, Danny. Because I have no idea what her plan was.
It was an unexpected moment that happened to us. Even though I used to fly without wings, I use my magic to levitate myself when I was a unicorn. BUT I AM SO HAPPY THAT I NOW HAVE WINGS! *pauses* But, it took me six months to get used to them.
The six ponies that you will be looking for had changed, you see. One unfortunate incident had occurred a year ago and caused them so much trauma and sorrow. And after one of them vanished, they were separated from each other. *sigh* We are so worried about them because they were all our friends, too.
Chrysalis is a runaway changeling who was the changeling queen until her subjects and children turned against her with the help of one pony named, Starlight Glimmer. Chrysalis has been plotting revenge on Starlight from stealing and ruining her life. But after doing that, she decided to stop and leave Equestria by disappearing. She was found by Danny Williams as his psychology patient and revealed to him that she made a mistake of her plan of vengeance. She became scared and angry when Danny tried to convince her that the truth shall set her free with a change. But as she now worries about her survival, Chrysalis ran away and attacked Times Square in New York City. When the changeling and the therapist had an epic fight with each other, Chrysalis banished him and his friends where she came from thinking that could end her therapy there. But, she was wrong.
I was first a tree who eats flies and bones. But when some- uh, somebody placed a nail me, I began to see the light as I pushed the nail out and cracked the tree open. That’s when I saw the outside. That’s when I realized that I created an army of changelings, as children of mine. *pauses* Even myself. As a mother.
It was all enjoyable until that Starlight Glimmer who showed up and took everything away from me! She stole my hive! She turned my subjects into… I don’t know how to describe their new looks. But she made my subjects BETRAY ME! They were the only army and family I ever had!
I’m scared. I don’t know if I can tell the truth or not. I used to tell the truth to my enemies and subjects when I had the throne. *sobs* I was a queen, in fact — a wealthy, changeling queen. *sniffs* I don’t know what’s real anymore.
Peter Turrell is a police detective and Danny's neighbor & friend. He works with his commissioner boss, Jacob Ray, to solve mystery cases and fight against crime in the city. But Peter has a secret life from his past, and the only ones who knew his backstory are Jacob, and his CIA partner, Cole Hudson.
Voice Reference: Peter Parker / Spider-Man (portrayed by Tom Holland) - https://youtu.be/umcyzRBeJtE
Oh, man. This is worse than I thought because I didn’t expect that changeling to be here in New York, Danny. But... visiting you for a therapy session? It doesn’t make any sense! Why would Queen Chrysalis have a therapy session?
Look, boss. My friends are now stuck in another world because the mirror is broken, and they need to find their way out to come back home! So, let me guard it and fix it, please?
Jacob Ray is an African-American police commissioner, Peter's friends & boss, and Danny's friend.
Voice & Acting Reference: Terry Jeffords (portrayed by Terry Crews) - https://youtu.be/8bMjEN16RSw
Whoa! Danny! Slow down, man! That alien is your patient?!? Wait, seriously? If that's true, did you manage to help it?
Officers, shelter everyone around the city! You guys on the left, come with me to find my friend! Let's go, everybody! Move! Move! Move!
Emily Garamond is an autistic teenager who met Danny Williams at school as friends before she became Danny's love of his life.
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Rida Abed is an agent who works for the CIA, Peter's helping partner, an old friend of Danny during high school.
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Sandbar is an Earth pony and one of the Student Six, a former student and now a full-time teacher at Twilight Sparkle's School of Friendship, but he plans to work at the Carousel Boutique part-time until it's rebuilt.
Well, me and my friends are now having a day off from school for today. Besides, you must be a new student here, right?
It’s okay, Danny. And I’m sorry for what happened to you and your friends. But since today is your first visit, maybe you could make some new friends.
Ocellus is a changeling and one of the Student Six who is a former student and now a full-time teacher at Twilight Sparkle's School of Friendship.
My species can take different forms of any creature and any object for disguise. Thanks to our magic.
I think you might be correct, Danny. The same thing happened to me and once I have accepted it, I’ve become… well, this! And I feel happy about it!
Siverstream is a hippogriff and one of the Student Six who is a former student and now a full-time teacher at Twilight Sparkle's School of Friendship.
Oh, my gosh! Look at the fur on his head! And are those clothes? They look really cool. And WHAT ARE THOSE? Claws? Your nails seem to be weird.
Years ago, we hippogriffs decided to hide from a chaotic invasion and should have called for help. Don’t make the same mistakes that we have made.
Yona is a yak and one of the Student Six, a former student and now a full-time teacher at Twilight Sparkle's School of Friendship, but she plans to work at the Carousel Boutique part-time until it's rebuilt.
Yona thinks friendship magic is the best magic of all!
Yona met Yona’s friends when pony school opened. Yona learned no matter what happens, Yona’s friends will always look out for Yona.
Gallus is a griffon and one of the Student Six who is a former student and now a full-time teacher at Twilight Sparkle's School of Friendship before he decides to join the royal guard.
Di- Di- Di- Did you just… Uh… WHAT IS HAPPENING?!? I thought aliens don’t know every single name of different species!
I thought that I would take care of myself, but it turns out that I was wrong. Because of my friends, I learned that I always have someone who can look out for me. No matter how different your friend can be.
Smolder is a dragon and one of the Student Six who is a former student and now a full-time teacher at Twilight Sparkle's School of Friendship.
Okay. Let’s break it up, weirdo! How in Equestria did you know about Queen Chrysalis?
I’m sorry to say, Danny. We can’t help you return home and defeat Chrysalis. We have to teach our students here in this school. It is our job.
Apple Bloom is a young Earth pony and a member of the Apple family. She is the younger sister of Applejack and Big McIntosh. Apple Bloom and her friends, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle, formed a club devoted to helping ponies earn their cutie marks called the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
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Sweetie Belle is a young unicorn and Rarity's younger sister. Sweetie Belle and her friends, Apple Bloom and Scootaloo, formed a club devoted to helping ponies earn their cutie marks called the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
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Scootaloo is a young pegasus and has a sisterly bond with Rainbow Dash. She and her friends, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle, formed a club devoted to helping ponies earn their cutie marks called the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
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Big McIntosh is an Earth pony, the older brother of Applejack and Apple Bloom, Sugar Belle's husband, and a member of the Apple family. He is soft-spoken and laconic, and often replies with a simple "eeyup" or "nnope."
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Sugar Belle is a unicorn who is a baker who used to live in a village founded by Starlight Glimmer until she moved to Sweet Apple Acres in Ponyville and became the wife of Big Mac.
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Discord is a draconequus who is the spirit of chaos and disharmony who once ruled over Equestria in a state of unrest and unhappiness until he was imprisoned in stone (twice). However, he was given a change of heart by his first friend, Fluttershy. The idea of reforming Discord was made by Princess Celestia so that his magic can be used for good. And ever since he started to have a new lifetime, he learned so much about how important the magic of friendship can be.
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A pony personification of the Tree of Harmony, created by Heilos.
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Celestia is an Alicorn princess and former co-ruler of Equestria alongside her younger sister, Luna. In addition to her responsibility for raising the sun, she has also been the teacher of Twilight Sparkle and Sunset Shimmer at different periods in time. Celestia often addressed Twilight as her "faithful" student while mentoring her before she made her an alicorn princess and new ruler of Equestria.
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Luna is an Alicorn princess and former co-ruler of Equestria alongside the old sister, Celestia. Her job was to raise the moon during night time. During her time as Nightmare Moon, proposing the night to last forever, she was imprisoned on the moon for a thousand years before her freedom and defeat by Twilight and her friends. And after her reunion with Celestia and return as co-ruler, Luna, alongside her sister, agreed to retire and have Twilight Sparkle have their position as the new ruler of Equestria.
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Fizzlepop "Tempest Shadow" Berrytwist was a former lieutenant of the evil Storm King before she lost her horn as a child. And after she realized her mistakes, she is now a traveling guardian who wanted to help everyone across Equestria.
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Grubber is a pug-faced hedgehog who used to be Tempest Shadow's sidekick and a former servant of the evil Storm King. Now, he works as a traveling journalist for an international newspaper company and sometimes meets up with his friend and partner, Tempest.
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The taxi driver is a supporting character who drives Danny to work and have a small conversation with him.
Oh, and before you go, I want to tell you something. Sometimes dreams can be strange when you sleep. But in my opinion, I think they can be something special for your future.
The royal guards of Canterlot are protectors of the rulers of Equestria. Their duty is to guard the rulers against harm, but they support anyone who needed help.
This audition accepts multiple voice actors! Feel free to use your normal voice or any voice that relates to the role.
* Feel free to any line that suits this role *
In this audition, you can use your own voice, or make a talented impression of a background character. For example, Derpy Hooves, Lyra Heartstrings, Sweetie "Bon-Bon" Drops, Doctor Whooves, Spitfire, Soarin & Nurse Redheart.
This audition accepts multiple voice actors! Feel free to use your normal voice or any voice that relates to the role.
*Say something you think would fit*
I want to open an audition for all artists and illustrators to create artistic storyboard displays for the radio play. This project is MLP fan-based, in case you are wondering, and if it interests you to be part of it, feel free to volunteer and audition.
If you need help to find inspiration, have a look from the inspiration list in the main description of the radio play project!
Say something you think would fit
Personally, I like to enjoy reading screenplays and writing one of them, but unfortunately, I am not good with words. So, I decided to open an audition for writers and editors to help me create and edit screenplays for the radio play. This project is MLP fan-based, in case you are wondering, and if it interests you to be part of it, feel free to volunteer and audition.
If you need help to find inspiration, have a look from the inspiration list in the main description of the radio play project!
Say something you think would fit
I may have Adobe Premiere Pro, but I want to open an audition for sound designers and editors to create sound effects and to help me edit the audio for the radio play. This project is MLP fan-based, in case you are wondering, and if it interests you to be part of it, feel free to volunteer and audition.
If you need help to find inspiration, have a look from the inspiration list in the main description of the radio play project!
Say something you think would fit
I am looking for a talented music composer who can create the sound of retrospective and cinematic performance in a mystical effect of drama, mystery, tragedy, and magic. As a big music fan, here is a list of inspirational musicians that can help one of you to create music:
- Simon Pyke (Freeform) - http://www.freefarm.co.uk/
- Hans Zimmer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apUConPW_K0
- Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein (Musicians of Netflix's "Stranger Things") - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RcPZdihrp4
See more from the inspiration list in the main description of the radio play project!
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I mostly plan on doing the story in a radio play, but I also want to novelize it into literature. So, I decided to open an audition for writers to transform screenplays into fanfiction books. This project is MLP fan-based, in case you are wondering, and if it interests you to be part of it, feel free to volunteer and audition.
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