The Purgatorians 'Prequel before the sequel' miniseries
trozarkiller for Tony Barker
Tony has been sentenced to death for trying to survive. He is confused as to why he got such a sentence and fears the day his execution arrives.
Accent required - British, Welsh, Irish, American, Australian - I would prefer none British or American but these are perfectly acceptable.
Age range – 25-40
Tony needs to be able to portray worry, concern, relief, fear.
Line 1 - Tony has just been told he has been given the death sentence, even though his ruling initially was a prison sentence. Imagine the fear going through your mind if this has just been told to you and your fate is imminent.
Line 2 - Tony has just been told that there is a chance the death sentence could be lifted and the prison sentence re-enabled. Imagine how you would feel having the weight of death being lifted from your mind. He still has some worries, but now also hope.
Line 3 - After being given hope to hang on to, Tony is now being escorted to his execution. Imagine the fear that floods your mind should this happen to you. Five minutes ago you were happy with a prison sentence, now death is looming.
- english
- 25-40
- australian
- irish
- fear
- male adult
- welsh
- british
- american
- Worry
- hope
- voice actor
(Angry, Scared and Upset) Don't you dare leave us here. You must be able to do something. You can't let them get away with this. Anderson... ANDERSON, ARE YOU LISTENING... ANDERSON!
(Hope) Yeah. Please Ronald, do whatever you can I beg ya. I don't deserve this. Send me back to prison. Anything but death.
(Terrified) No please. Please don't do this. I only wanted to live. I only did what I had to, to survive. Please don't let it end like this.
Line 1 - The delivery didn't seem natural I'm afraid. You tried the emotions without the tones if that makes sense. You were shouting Anderson but it was as though you just raised your voice in everyday conversation. He needs him to hear him, he needs him to listen. If he lets him walk away, all hope is lost.
Line 2 - He is pleading with him. He needs him to change the death sentence verdict. He is appealing to Ronalds compassionate side. The delivery is heading in the right direction but it sounded as though the emotions were there but the tone was lacking, as in line 1.
Line 3 - This needs to be a urgent delivery. This is his last chance not to be executed. He most definitely needs them to listen to him. Yes, he would be more upset and fearful than angry but his emotions really need to be shown here.
Very well. Can you maybe clarify on what you mean by I tried the emotions without the tones? I think I hear what you mean but I'm not 100%. I see what you mean for line 2. For line 3 I thought I sounded terrified at least in my head I did anger wasn't the attention I'll have to do better. Once again thanks for the feedback you'll be the reason I ever make it as an voice actor haha you give good advice and tips friend thank you. I shall give it another go.
The emotions were there, but they feel flat. The tones I mean are by adding emphasis to the emotions. You shouted Anderson but it sounded like you just raised your voice but had no urgency in them. You are trying to make him listen to you but he is walking away.
Line 3 is basically him almost messing himself though the fear of heading to the guillotine. This is the final chance for them to listen. He needs them to listen. The urgency really needs to be there. The viewers need to think this is the worst thing that will happen tonight, before bam... Things get a whole lot worse.
I love giving feedback to people and I love it even more when people take that feedback on board. There was one guy in the main show auditions that sent about 9 retakes, and he would have got the part as he listened to every direction I gave, but someone came last minute who nailed the part first try.
I never understand why not many other project managers give feedback at all. We all want the show to be the best it can be but some never give feedback. I prefer to give those who audition the best possible chance to give it their all. If I never gave feedback, I could lose out on some great voice actors for the show if I only listen to the first take.
Even with me giving context to the lines in the character bios, these are still blind words on paper to those who audition. I know the characters because I wrote them. I can't expect those who audition to know them just from a few out of context lines.
Ok I understand now. I will see if I can do it. What I had imagined the scenes were going and how you have explained are very different and I went the wrong direction so I will see what I can do to be back on track. Also don't know who the story is about but that is very inspiring that they kept on going most people just gives it one attempt and moves on. Sucks they missed out on the part but hey I am sure they got a lot of experience out of that so hopefully they don't feel like they wasted time doing it. Experience is very important you can never have enough of it.