The Tell-Tale Heart (audio drama)
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The Tell-Tale Heart
famously written by Edgar Allan Poe and remembered as one of his most popular works, it tells the story of a man who can't stand the sight of his Old Man roommate's odd-looking eye and leads him to become obsessed over it, eventually killing the Old Man. Yet, even in death, the Old Man might still manage to drive him mad.
This is an audio drama retelling of the classic tale by Edgar Allan Poe, made for a modern-day audience, and the Break Society Podcast on YouTube and Spotify.
Please audition with clear and precise audio. Discord is required for your role. Please provide your discord alongside the audition.
If selected, you will be asked to submit audio files in .wav format within the deadline on or before February 7th. No later. Payment will be dispersed after the audio files are submitted.
Join the discord: https://discord.gg/Jhav4Hak8Q
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DkccuE3FMsRIbPE6AqeX6?si=73c30b056724443a
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Francis is the main character and narrator of the story. He is a man hellbent on killing his roommate because of their evil eye.
Approx 63 lines. 2,000+ words
Not gender specific.
It is impossible to say how first the idea entered my brain; but once conceived, it haunted me day and night.
Now this is the point you would think I mad. Madmen know nothing. You should have seen me. You should have seen how wisely I proceeded
*angered* I grew furious as I gazed upon it. I saw it with perfect distinctness - all dull blue, with a hideous veil over it that chilled the very marrow in my bones; but I could see nothing else of the Old Man’s face.
The Old Man is nice and quiet.
Approx. 16 lines, 68 words.
Mornin'. You read the paper yet?
*choking* Help. AUGH... You saved me.
*fearful* It’s nothing but the wind from outside. Or maybe a mouse crossing the floor. It is merely a cricket which has made a single chirp.
Sergeant Richstone is a pleasant police officer who knows how to get the truth.
Approx. 18 lines, 150 words.
Not gender specific.
My name is Sergeant Richstone. These are my Officers, Wayne and Newly.
Lovely. Although, we hadn’t come to ask if you heard the noise.
Does anyone live with you?
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