Howdy there! Welcome to the casting call for the fan animation show “The Smiling Critters” based off of MobGames Smiling Critters! This show will be an 80’s~90’s style animated show focusing on the Smiling Critters going on adventures, learning life lessons and of course singing their hearts out! As of right now only a Pilot is planned however if there is a demand for more than a possible season could be in the future!
This project is entirely volunteer, and there is no expected payment at the moment. Please only apply for this is you are on board to join an unpaid project. At some point a Kickstarter will be started!
All the characters will sing! If you get casted in a role and you prefer to not sing, then arrangements and other castings can be made!
To apply for any role in this project, you MUST be 16 or older.
Discord is mandatory!
Provide your discord tag in the submission, please!
Howdy folks, we have officially filled the entire main cast! I know a lot of you were hoping to be a part of the project and everybody did an amazing job! So, while I can't promise anything we are hoping that everyone gets character role at some point. We as a team are constantly making new antagonist, secondary characters and more! Once again thank you to everyone that has auditioned, we can't wait for these critters to bring a smile to your face :)
A kind, caring soul, Bobby BearHug shows compassion for everyone, and for everything. People and places and things, large or small, are all receivers of her love. Each is enriched by this attention and affection, and in turn, so is she.
For this audition, please stay close to the original voice!
Hi! I'm Bobby Bearhug! Wanna know how much I love you?
I love going on adventures with you guys!
*Sing something you think would fit*
Bubba Bubbaphant is the brains of the critters. Bright and attentive, he keeps his friends steady and always steers them to make smart choices, that way they all might grow up to be bright and brilliant, each in their own right.
For this audition, please stay close to the original voice!
I'm Bubba Bubbaphant-Hey! I remember you!
Hey! We could use this vine to swing across the river!
*Sing something you think would fit*
CatNap ensures he and his friends always have the right amount of sleep to jumpstart the morning's play! End of the day, there's nothing CatNap enjoys more than watching his friends sleep soundly. While most of the time he is a calming presence for the critters but sometimes he can cause a bit of trouble and chaos as he gets too confident or curious!
For the second line please either add some sass or some judgment. Maybe even add in a check or two! Act as if he has been saying this the entire time to the rest of the critters!
For the voice just don't go too far or wacky, other than that have fun!
Hi there, I'm Catnap! Don't you love watching the stars?
Guys! Ghost aren't real! You're all just a bunch of scaredy cats!
*Sing something that you think would fit!*
A conscious observer of both color and creativity in the world. CraftyCorn understands the importance of art, and sharing it with others. Crayons, pencils, paint, or words on the page, CraftyCorn can see beauty in anything imagined given shape.
For this audition, please stay close to the original voice!
H-Hi...I'm CraftyCorn. Can you help me with my painting? Pass me the blue, please!
D-Don’t worry guys! I-I’m sure you’ll come up with something!
*Sing something you think would fit*
DogDay, the sunny, strong, and determined leader of our critters! Each trusts him to find the bright side in any situation, and to have a friendly word of encouragement should they feel down. He'll always keep his friends going, no matter what.
For this audition, please stay close to the original voice!
DogDay says “FETCH!”
Don’t worry guys, we’ll find the Poppy Gem!
*Sing something you think would fit*
Unafraid to hop where others might sit, Hoppy is the friend everyone needs to maintain their energy and enthusiasm. While sometimes loud or impatient, she'll always hop besides her friends, even if it means slowing up once in a while to keep their pace.
For this audition, please stay close to the original voice!
I'm Hoppy Hopscotch! Wanna try hopping to the moon with me?
Can we go to the beach now? This bunny is ready to catch some waves!
*Sing something you think would fit*
This is KickinChicken, the cool kid of the crew, and he maintains that sense of cool through anything, even in the most tense of situations. Knock him down, and he'll pick himself up, brush himself off, and ask: "What's next?"
For this audition, please try to stay close to the original voice!
Hey, I'm KickinChicken! Want to go outside and hang out?
That WAS AWSOME! Let’s do it again!
*Sing something you think would fit*
What's more important than play and learning? PickyPiggy knows the answer. A playful body and keen mind are fueled by what's put into them, which is why she encourages her friends to eat a well-balanced diet. Secretly, PB&J's are her favorite food.
For this audition please stay close to the original voice!
Hi there! I'm PickyPiggy, let's eat!
Hey guys! I just baked us a fresh apple pie! YUM!
*Sing something you think would fit*
*Say something you think would fit*
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For this show we are going back to the classic 80's~90's feel for animation as well as stories! This show will get heavy on emotions, life lessons and bring back classic nostalgia of classic cartoons! In this role you will be expected to help brainstorm ideas and help write the script! You must also be willing to go with the flow and be ready for change! Please submit a portfolio of writing pieces!!!!
*Say something you think would fit*
For this show we are going for a very 80’s~90’s style for most of the songs but there will be some clear exceptions such as sad songs. The two main tasks of this role is writing the vocal songs and writing background music! For the role you also need to be flexible and ready for change! To apply please submit a piece that you have composed!
Here's just an example of the style of song that we will be aiming for!
*Say something you think would fit*
For this show we are going back to the classic 80's~90's feel for animation and drawing! In every good animated tv show and movie, clean and polished animations is one of the final keys to success! In this role you will be taking the storyboards and bring them to life in animation! Please submit a portfolio of animations!!!!
*Say something you think would fit*
For this show we are going back to the classic 80's~90's feel for animation and drawing! In every good animated tv show and movie, storyboarding is one of the many keys to success! In this role you will be visualizing the story from a script and bring new ideas to the table! Please submit a portfolio of art pieces!!!!
*Say something you think would fit*
For this show we are going back to the classic 80's~90's feel for animation and drawing! In this role you will be bringing to life assets for promotional material, logos, thumbnails and more! Please submit a portfolio of art pieces!!!!
*Say something you think would fit*
For this show we are going back to the classic 80's~90's feel for animation and drawing, this includes the backgrounds as well! In this role you will be visualizing the backgrounds for the story from the script and create classic 80's style backgrounds! Please submit a portfolio of art pieces!!!!
*Say something you think would fit*
For this show we are going back to the classic 80's~90's feel for animation and drawing, this includes the characters as well! In this role you will be visualizing the characters from the script and create classic 80's style while maintain a similar look that MobGames gave! Please submit a link to a portfolio of art pieces!!!!
*Say something you think would fit*
For this show we are going back to the classic 80's~90's feel for animation!
*Say something you think would fit*
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