Tales from the Janitor - NORTH DAKOTA
Project Overview
Tales from the Janitor is an audio drama series centered around the unexplained. Have you ever heard something go bump in the night? Have you ever thought a conspiracy theory to be true? Popular urban legends dramatized into a creative short story collection that delves into supernatural and paranormal experiences had by residents of many different states across the USA. Spanning from Florida to Washington, join the Janitor as he introduces you to the macabre, the spooky and the bizarre then settle into a hair-raising storytelling of occurrences of these haunting horrors by a range of talented voice actors.
This series, created by Bone13 productions, follows multiple short stories arranged into scenes per episode and a permanent Janitor character that introduces a variety of urban legends and lore. Multiple new & recurring actors needed per episode. Progress has been made in terms of story and production of the series.
TFTJ Now streaming on all platforms.
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AUDITIONS:
This specific casting call is for one episode of TFTJ - NORTH DAKOTA. Please follow an ABCABC format for all audition submissions and no less than 2 takes for each line. We want to see your interpretation of the character; please consider the time period, age, geographic location and the character's possible range of emotions in your performance. Name your file in the following pattern CharacterName_NorthDakota_YourName.wav (Mp3 or WAV files only)
Tales from the Janitor takes inspiration from The Twilight Zone, Man in the High Castle, X-Files and, of course, The Cryptkeeper himself.
TFTJ deals with mature themes and sensitive topics, as such Listener's discretion is advised.
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1975. Male. 40s-50s. Gas station attendant.
- male adult
Ya know, with the three guys on a boat chasing a giant shark…everybody’s talking about that movie…have you seen it?
It's kinda what I do here, among other things. You feeling alright?
1975. Female. 30s-40s. Unknown person.
- female adult
I just remember walking through the door and you talking
No…nothing like that…at least I don't think so
1975. Male. 40s-50s. Another traveler.
- male adult
Well, I'm going into town, you want me to drop you off at the police station?
Come on, everyone has a story
1975. Male. 50s.
- male adult
There should be another bus coming within the hour, that will take you into the city
Alright people, we are ready to go
1975. Female. 60s-80s. Grandma of Lana.
- female senior
A lady never states her age
I will, I just don’t like talking to strangers
1975. Female. 7-12. Granddaughter of Alice.
- female child
Oh please tell it…I like scary stories, like I said, I’m not scared!
That’s because you’re old Grandma
1914. Male. 1940s. 30s-50s. Grandiose and performative.
- male adult
Come my little girl, she has told you the future, now is the time to live it!
I just have this feeling that your future is interesting
1914. Female. 50s. European accent. A psychic.
- female adult
The future only belongs to those that can hear it coming. Do you hear it coming?
They ask about money, they ask about love, they ask about themselves… but I think those don’t interest you right now
1914. Male. 30s-40s. Unhappy with his position in life.
- male adult
(Laughing)…enjoy the circus while you can, kid
You don’t get it do you?… Maybe you will in a couple of years…
1921. Male. 40s. A peddler, Syrian descent. Mild Middle-eastern accent.
- male adult
Good evening Mrs. Story…your door was practically open so I helped myself in
But we had a deal! I want my wares back!
1921. Female. 40s-50s. Anna’s mother and overprotective. Bigoted towards people of Samuel’s descent.
- female adult
Listen here, you! You have no right to barge into someone's home in the middle of the night!
Ah yes…yes I remember now, you’re that peddler, you gave me your tools
1921. Female. 16-17. Mrs. Story’s daughter. Kind and gentle but intelligent. Bewildered and scared of Samuel.
- female teen
I don't understand…Mother, what is he talking about?
What?! Marriage?!
Mid 1900s. Male. Early 30s. Newcomer, slightly confused.
- male adult
Right… so what in God’s name am I dealing with?
I must have gone insane, what am I doing…Easy there freak…Easy boy…
Mid 1900s. Male. Early 30s. Snarky, unbothered by the absurdity of his job.
- male adult
Well whatever happens we’ll be fine, I keep this thing loaded for a reason you know
(snarky) Well great job Yellow, he’s not going home now is he?
Mid 1900s. Female. Early 30s. Jaded, chip on her shoulder.
- female adult
(dryly) We’re not buying new ones anytime soon…that’s for sure
It’s up to us, since everyone else is far too valuable, (vitriolic) stacking papers and smoking cigars…
1970s. Male. 20s. Fantasy LARPing outside.
- male young adult
Bequeath protection upon thine followers who walketh in the footsteps of the gods.
Come on, you like this. Why else would you be out here in the first place?
1970s. Male. 20s. Fantasy LARPing outside.
- male young adult
I can’t believe we’re out here…I have a college degree in communications…
(shouting while running) Now is not the time to lose thy nerve, I am a brave and scorned warrior. Thou has been recruited to fight in the glorious army of the gods
1970s. Male. 20s. Fantasy LARPing outside.
- male young adult
Guys? I’m still tied up here….Well this is awkward
I was…but since you guys got out of character I thought I could as well