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Actors wanted for Podcast series

17/5/2020

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Thank you to everyone who got in touch - about 150 people! Applications are now closed - I hope to get back to everyone within the next week or two. 

​I’m looking for actors / voice artists! My first collection of short stories, Pet, is being released this August – and I’m thrilled to have received Creative New Zealand funding to turn the stories into a podcast series.
 
About the book
Pet is a dark and humorous short story collection that explores our relationships with children, lovers, and other animals.
 
“Hectic, chatty, very modern New Zealand, very, very readable.”
—Steve Braunias
 
About the podcast 
The podcast will be made with Otago Access Radio in Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature. It will be available free via OAR FM and the usual podcast platforms.
 
Seeking actors / voice artists
I am looking for actors to read the stories for the podcast series. Payment is $25 per page, and the stories range from one to several pages long.
 
The podcast will be recorded at OAR FM, where social distancing and hygiene measures will be in place. The recordings will be undertaken in business hours during June and July.
 
In some cases it may be possible for actors to record themselves in home studios – however we would prefer to do the recordings in the OAR studio to ensure consistent quality.
 
There are 17 stories, I would love to have a wide range of different voices featured across the series – so if this opportunity tickles your fancy, please get in touch.
 
Expressions of interest
Expressions of interest can be sent to me at info@kathrynvanbeek.co.nz. Please send me your name, contact details, and if possible, links to your past work. Please let me know if you are able to record in the OAR FM studio or if you would like to be considered for an off-site recording, and if so, what recording gear you have access to.
 
Not all of the stories are dark, but some of them do cover animal abuse and sexual violence. Please let me know if you are comfortable with reading darker stories or if you would prefer a lighter one. I will try to match each actor with the story that works best for them. 

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13 Comments
Rachel Tideman
17/5/2020 07:49:05 pm

Hmmm...I have no actual acting experience, but an astute observer of constant performances, I read well, write well and capable of talking about anything, except myself.

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Matthew Robertson link
17/5/2020 11:49:30 pm

Lots of acting experience in addition have read/performed my own poetry many times at a wide variety of venues.

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Kate Greer
18/5/2020 11:38:15 am

Lots of experience, love reading aloud and story telling, great with voices. Happy to read but based in Auckland. Possibly able to record professionally at Te Oro or I have a son with home recording gear. He would also be interested as he is seeking radio/voiceover work, he sings (bass) and has a lovely speaking voice.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Kate

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Kristof Haines
18/5/2020 12:41:16 pm

Plenty of experience acting and reading aloud, but I am based in Auckland. I do however have access to good recording gear. This sounds like an amazing project and I'd love to be involved if possible!

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Michelle Helliwell
18/5/2020 01:04:11 pm

Hi,

I'm based in Melbourne and may be able to assist by recording offsite at a local community radio station, with a little help from friends over here.

I have a poetry voice over I can send you as an example of my voice. Also used to work in media when I lived in Dunedin.

I'd love the opportunity as am not working presently and can not get any financial support here in Australia as I'm still a NZ citizen.

Please feel free to drop me a line so we can discuss.

Kind regards,
Michelle

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OLLY OHLSON
18/5/2020 01:05:10 pm

Love reading, background as broadcaster TV & Radio, am available.

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Lloyd Jerome
18/5/2020 09:40:08 pm

I’d love to do some voice acting. Consider me?

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Kerensa Stephens
18/5/2020 10:25:16 pm

Hi, I am an experienced vocalist who loves reading stories aloud. I am also a recording artist with a small home studio. although I’m happy to come in to OAR to record I’m Probably only available Fridays during the week . This sounds like a great project, I’d love to be considered for a part in it . Thank you

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Antoinette O'Flanagan
19/5/2020 10:39:32 am

I love the sound of this project and would like to be considered. I'm happy to read any genre, dark or light and to record at OAR. I have an Irish accent. I have a BA in English literature and Classics, a background in performance, reading poetry and acting. I have been working for Outstanding Performance for the last couple of years. All the best.

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Murray Leaning
21/5/2020 07:56:59 pm

Sports broadcaster and commentator at NewstalkZB and Radiosport, former Classic Hits DJ. Always wanted to do this! Love talking books. Can record in commercial radio studio.

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Pamela Singleton
22/5/2020 09:48:39 am

Hi

I have an MA in English and have 15 years experience as an English lecturer. My students loved me reading to them, especially Angela Carter’s short stories. I have a Lancashire accent and, because I am also a singer, I believe I control my voice well. I absolutely don’t mind sexual, violent or controversial content and could travel to Dunedin from Alexandra, where I live.

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Sophia Niblock
22/5/2020 01:20:31 pm

I have emailed you, I am available any day of the week after school hours. I have experience with voice over acting, drama, speech! As well as this I have performed in large public venues/competitions/at OAR FM as well (I am based in Dunedin). Thanks for your consideration!

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Alana Tobin link
22/5/2020 04:53:02 pm

I have a very melodious voice and have performed on stage musically in choirs, bands, in a musical, and have recited spoken word in performances both in America and NZ. I also wrote, and Prof recorded my own song in studio. I can send a cc of song via Dropbox

I am American and wondered if there's an off site studio to access in the Doubtless Bay or Kaitaia area. I'm available most days. I've always wanted to do voice over work, and I can take whatever role is required as can generate voices with diverse emotion. I have acted in a couple of local plays in America some years ago now and enjoyed it a great deal, both monologues and group theatre. I have cared for children who enjoy my making up bedtime stories.

I also have a male friend who is currently doing voice over work who records occasional books and he has a home studio. He lives quite far from me or I would utilise his studio.HHe has a very deep bass voice, his name is Ian Miller and I can provide his contact details if interested or have him directly email you.

Thank you for your consideration

Alana

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    A graduate of UNITEC’s School of Performing and Screen Arts (BA) and Victoria University’s Institute of Modern Letters (MA), Kathryn is a published playwright who has won several Playmarket and Fringe Festival awards.

    An accomplished short story writer, Kathryn is the author of short story collection
    Pet, and the winner of the Mindfood Short Story Competition and the Headland Short Story Prize.

    Kathryn has written several zines, a podcast, a web series, and a number of articles for outlets such as The Spinoff. She has also written and illustrated two children's books about her rescue cat, Bruce. 


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