The Last Day

This is the entire "ORIGINS" series, in 1 convenient playlist.

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Episode 4:
Decisions are made. People change. Actions call for Reactions. This is the episode for discovery and revelations as all of our characters are forced to put their cards on the table, choose a side, and begin their destinies.

Featuring the Voices of:
Matyas Gombos (Narrator)
John Newberg (Abbadon Kison)
Jordan Scherer (Allison)
Joseph Karson (Steve)
Jashae Slaughter (Silace)
Joe Porter (Bradley Jameson)
Arkadiusz Woźniak (Colonel Triumph)
Leonard O'Keefe (Uncle Scooter)

Guest Voices:
Chevron (Guard 1)
Joe Porter (Guard 2)
Chris Guenther (Neo Soldier 1)
Robbie Friedman (Neo Soldier 2)
Cary Reese (Neo Soldier 3)

Feature song:
"The Last Time" - Seprix (FREE Download)
www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/587773

Soundtrack:
Kai Engel
freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Enge…lls_and_Echoes

Dieter Werner
www.facebook.com/pages/Dieter-Werner/362713344387

Show & Marching Music
@showandmarchingmusic

Boxcat Games
box-cat.com/site/

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imagine a world where... bad stuff happens. dun dun DUUUUNN!!

I've been doing a lot of research about the genre of dystopia ever since I found out that the audio drama I'm working on is not post-apocalyptic, so much as it is dystopia. It's becoming more and more apparent to me that people have no idea what the genre dystopia means.

Wikipedia describes it like this:

A dystopia (from the Greek δυσ- and τόπος, alternatively, cacotopia,[1]kakotopia, cackotopia, or anti-utopia) is a community or society that is in some important way undesirable or frightening. It is the opposite of autopia. Such societies appear in many artistic works, particularly in stories setin a future. Dystopias are often characterized by dehumanization,[2]totalitarian governments, environmental disaster,[3] or other characteristics associated with a cataclysmic decline in society. Dystopian societies appear in many sub-genres of fiction and are often used to draw attention to real-world issues regarding society,environment, politics, economics,religion, psychology, ethics, science, and/or technology, which if unaddressed could potentially lead to such a dystopia-like condition.
The thing that made it apparent to me, was looking up some of the things that I found as influences. First of all there's the book and movie 1984, government who keeps its citizens at a very low level of knowledge about what's going on in the world while they continue to push a war in another country. At first they're always talking about how they're winning the war, then it seems as if they're pushing a new message, that they've "always been at war with Eurasia."

Another glimpse into this kind of genre for me was an anime entitled "8 man after." It's a world in which people accept and liberally partake in cybernetic fusion in order to correct human abnormalities.

But the big kickers for me in the last decade or so were the matrix, The Terminator trilogy, and a movie based on a comic book called V is for Vendetta. All of the shows sold show us a future in which we wear our technology takes over, or the government takes over, or both. They live in a world that is suppressed by the authority that they have given their rights and liberties to, & I find that to be a very scary concept.

The problem for me was that they always lived in some type of war torn worlds, similar to that of the Book of Eli or the Terminator Salvation, and it leaves me with the idea that this is all referred to as post apocalyptic: a world that is recovering from some huge disaster.

Now that I've covered these bases about where he's ideas come from, I'd like to share with you about my journey about where they are going and where they could end up in the near future.

A few years ago, there was a string of movies that emerged to the mainstream it seems to just revel in, and glorify magic and pagan ideologies. To name a few, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, in the Twilight series. All of the series seem to be based around. Magic and darkness. I felt like they left little hope for the average person but, that's to be expected from the fantasy genre. Genre that exalts those with extraordinary abilities and super powers. They glorify the people who are different, and encourage those who are different enough or powerful enough to confront any oppressor, Especially a character who is written to be the Messiah.



Shortly after the emergence of the hot topic fantasy movies, there was the Hunger Games. When I first heard about the Hunger Games, it made my stomach turn because I thought it was going to be the same thing as these fantasy movies. Glorifying ideas and concepts that I absolutely detest. But what I found was something completely different. It wasn't a fantasy world with fantastic characters, but it was something far more realistic. It was a horrific projection of what our world could actually become without the need of magic or superpowers or aliens or anything like that. This is the beauty of the dystopian genre.

In the dystopian genres, any jerk with the audacity to step out of line get shot in the face or tortured or something like that, and it's only the jerks who have the power to evade or withstand opposition that make any kind of ripple effect. Dystopian genres are not built on the idea of a certain individual who is just so glorious, but there find their strength in the idea that we are all stronger together. The heroes in the dystopian genres understand that it's selfishness and individualism that got us into the crappy future that were in in the first place. And so we as the society, or the people, or the family, or whatever group is the main characters, have to work together and learn to understand each other if they want to find any kind of piece or escape from their oppressors.

Something that I find in a lot of dystopian books, comics, and movies is that we often fall victim to our own devices. In 1984 we fall victim to our government, a government that we put into power. In the Matrix its technology that supposed to make our lives easier, but we eventually become so lazy that we stopped thinking for ourselves and give that right over to the machines. In the Terminator series, it's no doubt a desire to win a war, because all of the machines are built that way. In the anime 8 man after, mankind simply refuses to admit that we will eventually decay and die and it's that fear of death that drives us on to fuse with cybernetic body parts. And in the newer movies like Hunger Games and divergent, we see once again a government that has overthrown society.

Which brings me to my last point. I think that people are being amazingly unfair in the comparison between Hunger Games and Divergent. The reason that they seem so similar, it's because they're the same genre! It's like taking a rap song and comparing it with any other rap song, and then saying they're just alike because they're the same genre. When you add in the fantasy movies that I mentioned before, its like criticizing the rap song for not being more like a Disney pop song, and then saying that those two rap songs are exactly the same. That's ridiculous!

According to whoever made this chart, trendsetters can't tell the difference between fantasy and dystopian movies. So, we'll just lump them all together and look at it sarcastically!

There plenty of differences between those two particular movies, but I think people are either too dumb, or too lazy to see the differences because of the mild similarities. Both movies are set in the future. Both movies depict an oppressive government. Both movies divide society into groups or factions. And both movies are centered around a heroine rather than a hero.

But there are many differences that I see with Hunger Games and Divergent. I think such a harsh criticism is being drawn because people absolutely seem to cringe at the ideologies presented within Divergent, while they are currently planning for the ideologies presented in The Hunger Games. It's not the government's actions that I'm talking about, but the heroes and their situation. The heroine in divergent is criticized for being too much like an evangelical Christian, or at least how the rest of the world views evangelical Christians. The heroine of the Hunger Games is a better reflection of what today's secular adult women wish they could be.

 The heroine in The Hunger Games is no doubt a strong individual, who's willing to sacrifice love for her motives, while the heroine of Divergent reluctantly pursues your love interest while holding back from sexual advances.

The heroine of Hunger Games is already strong, while the heroine of Divergent struggles to gain strength.

The character from divergent comes from what appears to be a religious family, with two loving parents, and strong morals, as well as highly esteemed within the community. The character from The Hunger Games obviously comes from a broken home with very little prestige.

And finally the contrast of opinions between both girls view of glamour and vanity.

There were a lot of other comparisons that could be made by someone with more time and intellect, to look into the issue then me, but thats all i care to write about right now.

read the second half of this article here.

Auto-Bio video for Leonard O'Keefe.  He plays Uncle Scooter on the Series "The Last Day: Origins".
This is one of the early interviews, Leo's first impressions of the show, and stuffs...
Music:
"Bombaclat" by Tropkillahz

Last time, Our young heroes took flight as they were forced to leave town, or become helpless victims of the mysterious corporation known as Kisonic enterprises. Meanwhile, a once brilliant and successful scientist, he now finds himself a victim to his own creation. Allison, a mere projection of Mr. Kison's long lost daughter,is more of a cold shell of the original, no matter how realistic. However, this new version of his offspring has teeth, and as Kison is slowly realizing, is that she intends to bite off as much as she can chew.

Featuring the Voices of:
Matyas Gombos (Narrator)
John Newberg (Abbadon Kison)
Jordan Scherer (Allison)
Joseph Karson (Steve)
Jashae Slaughter (Silace)
Joe Porter (Bradley Jameson)

Due to sudden changes in my personal schedule, episode 3 is going to be delayed until Monday or Tuesday night. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Shae

In episode 2, Kison is beginning to realize the intensity of his situation, as Allison shows off her powers. Steve and Silace prepare to leave town, or risk their safety at the hands of Kisonic Enterprise's security guards. And, we'll also see the first glimpses of the mysterious force known as NEO.

Featuring the voices of:
Matyas Gombos (Narrator)
John Newberg (Abbadon Kison)
Jordan Scherer (Allison)
Joseph Karson (Steve)
Jashae Slaughter (Silace)
Joe Porter (Bradley Jameson)

Guest Voices:
Viva Becker (Computer, Operater 1, Kid Kison)
Hannah Rose Williams (Operator 2)
Greg Broderick (Papa)
Julie Collins (Mom)
Chevron (Guard 1)
Joe Porter (Guard 2)
Alicia Harris (Ms. Sandy)
Ghostcub (Bullies 1 & 2)

Celebrity Guest:
Alias (The Bus Driver)
www.artistecard.com/AliasMusicRocks

Soundtrack:
Kai Engel (
freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Enge…lls_and_Echoes

Lyndon Scarfe
www.blocsonic.com/artist/lyndon-scarfe

Dieter Werner
www.facebook.com/pages/Dieter-Werner/362713344387

Show & Marching Music
@showandmarchingmusic

I think that before tonight's big release, that I should be clear with our audience and critics about a few things. The next few episodes that we engage in are going two be intense. I'm not saying that because I want you to be excited about it (even though I do), but I'm saying it so you can decide whether or not you want to tune in.  I do this out of respect for our audience. I don't think that this series is going to be for people who are easily offended or scared. There are parts of the show that borderline on horror. There are things in episode 2 that are downright difficult to listen to.


You might think that I'm shooting myself in the foot releasing this kind of disclaimer early on, but I really want to be able to detach the story you're about to hear from the personality that most of you know, and from the person I am. Although the characters are in some way extensions of myself, the story itself is analogous to the world that we currently live in.

I take a lot of creative liberties in entertaining a future that most of you have already interpreted, and infused those ideas with the somewhat unique perspective that I personally hold when confronted with these ideologies myself.

The result is dystopian. And while the content can be intense and sometimes seems unnecessary, I hold no regret in my finished work. I truly believe that I have written a parable that is a suitable and appropriate reflection of our world.

As always, we thank you for your support, and we thank you for listening.

In case you were wondering, there's only 8 days until episode 2. Lookout for a production schedule tomorrow. :-)

Auto-Bio video for Jean-Michael Newberg. He plays Kison on the Series "The Last Day: Origins".

This is one of the early interviews, with questions about the future, Jean and I work together the most as far as planning and stuff..
Music:
"Wildcat" by Rattatat

Auto-Bio video for Joe Porter. He plays Jameson on the Series "The Last Day: Origins".

You guys are what makes this great.  Thanks a million (smiles),
Shae

In this first episode, we meet Steve and Silace, 2 friends who are about to dive into an adventure of a lifetime. We'll also meet Mr. Kison, a tyrannical taskmaster with a secret, and his loyal right-hand man, Jameson. Who is Allison?

What secret lie ahead? What kind of world are we about to uncover? What events will lead us up to the last day on earth?

featuring the voices of:

Matyas Gombos (Narrator)
John Newberg (Abbadon Kison)
Joseph Karson (Steve)
Jashae Slaughter (Silace)
Leonard O'Keefe (Uncle Scooter)
Joe Porter (Bradley Jameson)
Arkadiusz Woźniak (Colonel Triumph)
Jordan Scherer (Allison)

Guest Voices:
Viva Becker (Foreman, Computer)
Greg Broderick (Frank)
Chevron (Guard 1) www.blogofchevron.com/

Celebrity Guest:
Beacon Light (Man on the Radio)

Soundtrack:
Kai Engel (
freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Enge…lls_and_Echoes

Lyndon Scarfe
www.blocsonic.com/artist/lyndon-scarfe

Kosta T
@konstantin-trokay

Dieter Werner
www.facebook.com/pages/Dieter-Werner/362713344387

Get ready to embark on the adventure like no other in this Post-Apocalyptic Sci-fi Thriller!

Hello VA's!  here is a comprehensive list of parts I need to fill for the rest of the show.

GUARD 1

GUARD 2 - Are you serious? I'm really getting tired of this little back and forth game they're pulling.

MEDIC 1 - Sir! we'd like permission to take him into the medical ward until we can get him under control.

MEDIC 2 - Sir! we'd like permission to take him into the medical ward until we can get him under control.

NEO SOLDIER 1 - Male Only - Sir. Listen. We're just here to collect your information. The investigation unit will be here in a few minutes to do the rest.

NEO SOLDIER 2 - Male Only - Sir. Listen. We're just here to collect your information. The investigation unit will be here in a few minutes to do the rest.

NEO SOLDIER 3 - Male Only - Sir. Listen. We're just here to collect your information. The investigation unit will be here in a few minutes to do the rest.

TECHIE 1

TECHIE 2

MOM - Female Only - Don't you use that tone of voice with me young man! If anything you should be saving that voice for the bullies at school. Hmmm?

PAPA - Male Only - Boy! Are you still crying!?! What did I tell you about crying boy!

BUS DRIVER - Hey! You kids getting on or not? I got a schedule to keep!

BULLY 1 - Where is it freak?

BULLY 2 - Yeah, give us the money!
KID - Hey! that's mine! Give it back!

MS. SANDY - Female Only - Hey! What's going on here? Is...is that true?

WOMAN ON SCREEN - Female Only - Sir. you have an emergency transmission from the holding bay.

DOCTOR - I need that clamp, and then two more here.

NURSE - Female Only - Yes Doctor.

As always,

• Please keep in mind that this play is a Sci-Fi Drama (not a kid's show), so natural sounding voices are most desired over goofy ones, but i'm open to interesting ideas.
• Anyone interested should send and mp3 audition to jashaeslaughter (at) gmail (dot) com
• Auditions can be Male or Female, unless specified
• Please be sure to attach your name and the name of the character to you sound file (Character_Name.mp3)
• be sure to attach a credit to your name as a separate recording like so: (First Name, Last Name as Character Name)
• Due date on audition July 31st (or until parts are filled)

Thanks,
Shae

this snippet includes a full scene with no music. The part of "Frank" hasn't been cast yet, so he's not in this scene, but this still gives you an idea of the direction of the play. Please feel free to leave a comment :-) I love you guys.

Matyas Gombos (Narrator)
John Newberg (Abbadon Kison)

Hello again VA's

It's that time again!  we're nearly done with episode 1, and Now I have to start prepping for Ep2, and we will be needing some vocal talent to bring it all together.  Keeping in mind that there are 5 episodes, and new characters in each episode, we will be holding open Auditions for the following characters and Extras:



Ms. Sandy (School Teacher, 1 scene, female only) - Hey!  What's going on here? Is that true?
OPERATOR 1 (1 scene) - You need anything while I'm down there?
OPERATOR 2 (1 scene) - Yeah. Get me a pack of those little strawberry bon-bon things.

Update: Episode 1 Auditions are now closed.

Hello again VA's

Episode 1 is underway, and we will be needing some vocal talent to bring it all together.  Keeping in mind that there are 5 episodes, and new characters in each episode, we will be holding open Auditions for the following characters and Extras:

Computer (3 scenes, Female only) - Program selected.  Initiating sequence in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Foreman (1 line) - Alright that's a wrap!  Shut it down Frank!

Frank (2 scenes, Male Only) - Heh!  Fine by me.  I'm outta here.  See ya kid!

Guard (5 Scenes) - This is the Kisonic Task Force. We know you're inside!  Stay where you are.  We're sending a retrieval unit in to get you.  If you try to resist us, we WILL use force!

Man on the Radio (2 lines, Male only) - This is Alpha 1 to Alpha 7.  Return to base.  Repeat, Alpha 7, return to the base.

• Please keep in mind that this play is a Sci-Fi Drama (not a kid's show), so natural sounding voices are most desired
• Anyone interested should send and mp3 audition to jashaeslaughter (at) gmail (dot) com
• Auditions can be Male or Female, unless specified
• Please be sure to attach your name and the name of the character to you sound file (Character_Name.mp3)
• Auditions end July 7th.  

Thanks,
Shae

So Casting calls are done for our main characters. I want to present you guys with the first draft of the promo featuring the voices of:

Matyas Gombos (Narrator)
John Newberg (Abbadon Kison)
Joseph Karson (Steve)
Jashae Slaughter (Silace)
Joe Porter (Bradley Jameson)
Arkadiusz Woźniak (Colonel Triumph)
Jordan Scherer (Allison)
Leonard O'Keefe (Uncle Scooter)
Please be sure to congratulate them in our comments section.

The main Character Auditions are no closed.  I will be announcing my final cast shortly.  thank you.

last day auditions for top 5 closing saturday: http://youtu.be/8VXNGid2f4I

hi-ya gang! I'm very new to the VA world. I'm looking to make some friends via my new project.
I started working on a script for an audio-play right after college, but never took the time to finish it....until this week. This story is at least 5 years in the making, and I have most of the story arcs for the next 2 expansions.
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The story is called "The Last Day: Origins", and it is the beginning of a much larger work about the goings on in a walled city during the last years of Earth. no one knows that the world will end, or even expects it. they are just living their lives.
The main drama revolves around a boy named Silace, who acquires strange new skills after a visit to a new Full-dive Virtual reality Arcade, and his buddy Steve who is kind of a genius. The creator of the Arcade Kison, finds himself in a desperate situation as he tries to recreate the image of his daughter, Allison. There are a few other characters who carry the plot as the stage is set in the post apocalyptic, totalitarian city.
the entire 5 episode script sets the pace, lines up the characters, and leads us up to the world's final adventure.
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I am looking for VA's to cast the 4 main characters, and 2 main supporting characters.
Main Character:
Silace (self cast) here's the only voice acting I've ever really done. there are skit scattered across the whole album.
Steve - (Silace's Best friend) a nerdy, but cocky teen with an aggressive "take control" attitude, and a great since of humor
Kison - A stern and focused scientist turned maniacal after certain "tragedies" befall him (basically lex luthor, turned joker)
Allison - (may need to be Dual cast) Has the sweet side of an innocent young girl (6-10 years old) Think White Queen from Resident Evil , or Tima from the Anime Metropolis

Allison2 - her other side speaks with all the aggression, sarcasm, anger, and vindictive qualities of an embittered 20-something Goth woman (Think Ginger from the werewolf movie, Gingersnaps)
Supporting Characters:
Bradley Jameson - Mr kison's Assistant. Strong, forceful, serious, and calm. (Think Owen Burnett from Gargoyles)
Uncle Scooter - Steve's jolly old uncle. talks like a kooky old man from the 50's
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Anyone interested should contact me via email before the end of July so i can send you lines for audition. it would be nice to start production in August with the lines already finished. hopefully this series will attract the attention of some people who can invest into it, and We might be able to get a Superhero Anime series or something (fingers crossed)
Again my email is here.
Thanks

Sample/Context Scene

Audition Scene