The Purgatorians 'Prequel before the sequel' miniseries
mattfearnley for Ronald Anderson
Ronald is a very kind and caring father and husband. He also works very closely with the Overseer, who he considers his best friend. His life is about to fall apart in the worst way possible…
No over dramatic panto acting please. I'm looking for realism.
Accent allowed – American or British – Preferably with as little dialect as possible but not posh.
Age range – 32-40
Ronald needs to portray the most emotional range. He has compassionate scenes, upsetting scenes, fear, anger, love, friendliness. He will go through hell and the voice actor needs to be able to portray this through their voice.
Line 1 - Ronald has just discovered a gruesome scene and has gone to report it to the overseer. This needs some shock, some disbelief, some fear in his voice. Imagine you have just walked in to find someone stabbed to death.
Line 2 - You are breaking the worst news to two people. Their lives will be ended. He doesn't like doing this at all so discomfort in the voice please. Imagine you are breaking the worst news possible to a friend.
Line 3 - The cycle is ending, everyone's dying and your daughter is exactly where the explosives are to destroy the tunnels. This needs panic and terror as Ronald's daughters life is in very serious danger. Imagine your child, or someone else you deeply care about is in a very dangerous and deadly situation. How would you react to this?
- english
- All ranges
- 32-40
- male adult
- british
- voice actor
- american
There's blood on the walls and in the bathroom... He was slumped down near the... He had been stabbed. Multiple times. He was laying in a pool of blood. It most definitely wasn't an accident. We have a murderer roaming the city.
I have some bad news for you Mr Barker. The council changed their minds on your ruling. You are... (Sorrowful) You are to be executed this evening alongside Mr McDonald.
(Terrified) I'm here honey, I'm reach out your arm and... (Very, very terrified) Oh my God. The explosives. QUICK... (Extremely upset and terrified) SOPHIAAAAA.
Line 1 - Too many long pauses. Since this is an audio drama we need to keep the viewers interest as we don't have facial expressions or body language to go on.
Line 2 - Sounded too formal. Apart from the long pauses that would have to be filled with an uncomfortable sigh or something, it's not coming across that this is not news he wants to break, nor does he like it.
Line 3 - It sounds a little like panto. I need realism and urgency. It needs to be tense and gripping. I'm not feeling that here I'm afraid.
Genuinely thank you for the feedback. I was going to do another audition this week. However the internet has died. I only have my phone at the moment. Thanks again for the feedback. It’ll help in the future and good luck with the project.
Don't worry. Since there's between 5-8 seasons of the show, lasting 52 episodes each, plus anthologies that tie directly into it, there will be plenty more opportunities to come.
I hope your internet is restored quickly. Thank you.