#audition stuff

[supervillainarchaeologist]

Someone showed me the oft-shared snippet of an audition/character script used for Halbrand in The Rings of Power and yeah, the bit at the top made me laugh because I remember when the Sauron reveal happened in 2022 one of my reactions was “why am I like this?” because I both very suspected anyway and very enjoyed his character.

ANYWAY.

Btw I want to get out of the way NOW to anyone who might read me uncharitably: this is not a Sauron apology post. He very much IS a character in canon who would throw his allies or friends to a sea worm. And he does! The debate over whether or not he has actual friends notwithstanding.

I can think of crazy ways to soften or redeem him in fic but in the books and films/show? Yeah. Not happening. Whereas Loki in the MCU has always had that part to him where proper redemption in canon seemed possible for a few, short glorious years.

ANYWAY.

I know the script up there talks about MCU Loki’s charisma but the part about sacrificing his friends got me thinking…

It’s very accurate for TROP writers to say that about Sauron in their show, but what pisses me off is when MCU writers say that about Loki.

Because it’s NEVER what’s depicted on screen. Loki regularly sacrifices HIMSELF either to avenge someone or keep someone else safe (notably Thor) and the only time he throws anyone under the bus he does it in a way that doesn’t result in their death. Being banished to Midgard /=/ death. Thor was still alive. We can debate the morals of Loki lying to him but still - Thor not dead. Ok The Destroyer backhanded Thor when he was in mortal form on Loki’s orders but I’d argue that was a crime of familial passion (caused by hurt regarding his true identity) rather than an opportunistic attempted murder.

All the events of Thor (2011) do not erase what comes after: he (seemingly willingly) dies twice and Thor benefits from that both times.

The MCU writers and directors want to TELL us Loki in Phase 1-3 is selfish and will sacrifice his family or friends. But the films objectively don’t SHOW that.

I just get angry every time I think about it because way too many among fans, even supposed Loki fans, say the same thing.

(Heh typical that one fave inspires a rant about another fave. They’re both trolling me.)

[into-the-stratosphere]

Bought my ticket for New York- there’s another show I want to audition for in about two weeks! Except this time I’m headed up by myself, and this is my first time traveling across state lines alone. I’ve requested off work, sooo wish me luck! Here’s hoping they have time for nonunion members to audition!

Btw, try to guess which show it is from this hint: 🇫🇷❤️🖤

[strange-destinations]

Hi! Do you mind your audition link being shared elsewhere? Eg to discord friends or via my instagram? I have brickspace friends with VA experience or interest I’d love to send it to

PLEASE PLEASE DO SHARE IT!!! anywhere and everywhere!!!!! i have posts for it instagram and bluesky at the moment actually but i don't have many followers on there, so they're not getting as much engagement as it is here. i've been hoping i can get more auditions/interested people via word of mouth and a general snowball effect so this is exactly what i want. thank you!!

[strange-destinations]

Hey, i just saw your casting call for Everybody Dies and it looks so cool!!! I read Antigone Dies At The End and adored that /so much/ and id love to maybe audition for a smaller part in Everybody Dies. Now my question is: in the google doc it says that recording equipment is required, and what exactly does that mean? Bc i could only record on my phone, which is p new, but i sadly dont have a mic or anything. So yeah, just wanted to ask if a phone is “enough” or if a mic is required.

really excited for this new project either way!

Recording on a phone might be fine for your audition, but it most likely won’t be enough for the actual substantial recording of the audio drama, as we’ll be requiring actors to do local recordings (using Audacity is fine, it’s free and simple to use) for any recording sessions involving more than one person. If your phone can record in good quality AND you’re only looking to do small/one line parts you should be fine. Exercise your best judgment.

Thank you so much for expressing interest!

[strange-destinations]

No rush but is there a timeline on audition responses?

As of now-ish me and my casting/audio drama guru guy have listened through all of the auditions, and now we're at the very difficult task of picking out our favorites for callbacks... which I'd say we're about halfway through? I'm hoping we can get emails sent out to everyone in the first or second weeks of December, and start organizing callback times shortly after that, but no promises. It's the holidays season so everything's starting to get a little hectic.

[into-the-stratosphere]

Alright! New York tomorrow, this time for Les Mis! Here’s hoping second time’s the charm and I’ll actually get to sing before someone! Wish me luck!

[into-the-stratosphere]

Man I’m really doing this

I’m sitting in an audition room in New York trying to audition for my favourite show and dream role, and I’m flying out to Sydney to perform in a week exactly. Life sure is strange, isn’t it?

[strange-destinations]

hi hi! just wondering for the everyone dies auditions: will you be sending out rejection emails when you have narrowed down your callback picks? hope all is going well and you have a happy holiday season!

Yes! Everyone will get an email letting them know (and in fact I am drafting up the emails in question right now, this was remarkably good timing). With luck I should have them all out within the week. Sorry for the delay!