Kingdom Hearts Novelization: Dramatised Audiobook
Nubah Punya for Narrator
I filled in as Narrator for the explainer video in order to check the pacing, it isn't an indicator of how I expect the lines to be delivered. Make the role your own and, of course, feel free to ask further about the role, if anything feels unclear.
It's been confirmed by Tetsuya Nomura that Mickey is the voice speaking to Sora throughout the first game. Since he doesn't fit the typical mould for an omniscient presence, I feel the same can go for the voice of the reader, you don't have to be a richly resonant, deep-voiced, middle aged man. However a dynamic and tonally aware delivery is important, along with good mic technique. A good reference for this role might be Stephan Stanton's recording of Treasure Island (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y4FuHiZTSY&list=PL_tOOJaoMSNUiAQDL5_pv4SGcxjAoqE-u).
The lines for this audition are quite long so if you are unable to create .mp3 files (and therefore cannot fit every set of lines into the submission) at least include the third set of lines. This role relies on your ability to read fluently and add flavour to prevent listeners from losing interest. The third set of lines are the best way for you to demonstrate that ability.
Payment will be adjusted to compensate instances of re-recordings and production delays.
[Warm Introduction of Disney characters] Donald strode past them, chest puffed out, tail waddling to and fro. As the royal magician, his first order of business for the day was to greet the king. [p.29]
[Foreboding/Concern] The rain started to come down harder. Showers after sunset weren’t that rare here. The ocean here was usually calm, but once in a while, there would be downpours or storms. Still… [p. 32]
[General/Descriptive] The man who came up to the counter had goggles on his head, a cigarette hanging from his lip, and a bellyband over his T-shirt—a middle-aged man, hardly the sort of person Sora would have expected to find running the Accessory Shop. [p.39]
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You doing great. You made the hardest step by taking action. Keep it up!!
1st Feedback (26/08/2020); Thank you for the submission. I really admire your willingness to put yourself out there despite your personal issues, (I was a lot older than you are when I finally built up the courage to do my first audition) but an individual’s circumstances will have absolutely no influence on whether or not they get selected. As Tauron said, putting yourself in this position was the hardest part, but you need to work hard to reach the level of the other candidates. Listen to their auditions and pay attention to how the lines are being said and the speed of how they are being said. I genuinely hope to hear you’ve improved if you choose to resubmit an audition.