Topic: [Casting Call] Wild Days in the Plastic West
Wild Days in the Plastic West is a stop-motion animated western. A comedy film that is sure to be a unique addition to the western genre. Plastic figures set in the western era.
I've already got most of the major characters casted, so I just need minor characters.
BARTENDER - Illiterate, has a southern accent. Not looking for anything specific. Just make him sound slightly raspy and over the age of 15.
Test line: "Why, maybe I shouldn’t give you this, maybe it ain’t to your city-folk liking. Eh, mister? "
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STEPHEN FARB - Kind of an old guy. He's an accountant and falls asleep frequently. Wishes to be a farmer and own a ranch. Like with many of the people I cast, I suggest you to try multiple ways with him and I'll pick the ones that sound best.
Test line: {Waking up} Oh yes, uh, my name’s Stephen Farb, accountant. There’s a hotel down the road just past the gun shop. - Where are you coming from?"
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GARETH BROWN - One of the more serious members of the gang seen frequently in the film. Deep voice. Sounds over the age of 20.
Test line: "Same to you, Mr. Stilby. Same to you. Well, I’m gonna head on over to sleep. See you fellas in the mornin’." {Stilby is pronounced Still-bee}
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GOOFY LAWMAN #1 - Frankly, he's, well, goofy. Has only one line.
Test line and only line: "Hey, is dat, uh, one of the guys? He’s got a nice beard - {Is shot}"
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GOOFY LAWMAN #2 - Another goofy guy. Has only one line.
Test line and only line: "Hey, uh, your gun’s purty, Bill. Usin’ that snake oil?"
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GOOFY LAWMAN #3 - Another goofy guy. Has only one line.
Test line and only line: "Yepper. Work’s pretty good, if I do say so my - {Is shot}"
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FARMER - A religious man. In the small screen-time he's in he's speaking a bit from Cattlemen's Prayer. Sounds serious.
Test line: "Prairie fires won’t you please stop,
Let thunder roll, and water drop,
It frightens me to see the smoke,"
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STRANGER IN THE ROAD #1 - One of the men a part of the group our main characters stumble upon in the middle of the road.
Test line: "None of your business; what’s the big deal with your horses riding over the grass anyway? Are they highly treated show-horses that traverse and flaunt with such magnificent grace?"
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STRANGER IN THE ROAD #2 - Another man a part of the group our main characters stumble upon in the middle of the road.
Test line: "Gee, sorrr-e mister. Can’t you just ride around?"
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STRANGER IN THE ROAD #3 - The third and final man a part of the group our main characters stumble upon in the middle of the road. Has one line.
Test line and only line: "Wait a minute... These here is Comet Green and his gang. {Whispers to the others} Comet Green is worth a lot of money, and with the others turned in, that’s a reward of, uh, eh, uhh, we’ll do the math later but you can bet that it’s a lot of money. Let’s get ‘em."
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PARROT - Yep, a parrot. Qualifications are... well you have to sound like a danged parrot.
Test line: "TOO MUCH DRINK, SQUAWK! TOO MUCH DRINK! SQUAWK!
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WILLIS - A drunken Irishman. Has quite a few more lines than the others above.
Test line: "Ya, that I am. I’s pretty sure my name is Willis. What might you want?"
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SOLDIER CLYDE - An American Army soldier.
Test line: "SIR, YES, SIR. WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU, SIR."
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THE LAND SELLER - A Mexican who sells land.
Test line: "Hola, señor. Ah - Gringo eh? No worry, I speak the English mighty well if I do say so myself. My name is El Land Seller. Or you can call me The Land Seller. What can I do for you?"
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BRAD SADDLE'S WIFE - Wife of a government agent. In the small screen-time she's in, she's nagging her husband; complaining because he's not home often. Fake crying required.
Test line: "Brad you’re never here for me!"
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JERRY - Hangs around with Brad Saddle, another government agent.
Test line: "I don’t know, probably some religion craziness {He says craziness in a wacky voice.} goin’ on in the church nearby."
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For roles like the goofy lawmen, I wouldn't mind if they were all voiced by the same guy, as long as it's done well. But, feel free to try out for multiple roles. Please don't voice act if your microphone is utter crap, or if you sound really young.
Send test lines to sublimelabs (AT) gmail (DOT) com
AIM: trsublime331
Skype: timothy.ratner
Last edited by Timothy R (November 21, 2010 (12:10pm))




