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Characters We're Casting For

Please note: These “what we’re looking for” descriptors are general guidelines but if you have an interpretation for any character that you feel strongly about it that you would love to bring to a role, please show us! It could open our mind to something totally new that we never considered.

Karkat Vantas

-Masculine/Androgynous voice. Alto/Tenor. -Ability to comfortably do a little vocal rasp/vocal fry (Optional) -We're looking for character acting that is NOT specifically a 1:1 impression of any other Karkat performer.

**Please note that acceptance to this role will not give you a leadership position in this project and is only a character role.

Rose Lalonde

-Mezzo Soprano/Alto. Feminine/Androgynous voice.

Dirk Strider

-Tenor/Baritone, Masculine voice. -The ability to rap (Optional, but preferred. Skill can be developed within the role.)

Feferi Peixes

-Bright soprano, Feminine voice. -Bubbly character acting.

Gamzee Makara

-Baritone/Bass, Masculine voice. -Looking for the ability to move between dynamic character acting to fill the range of Gamzee's mental state through the comic. -Ability to comfortably do vocal rasp/vocal fry -The ability to rap (Optional, but preferred. Skill can be developed within the role.) -Screamo Vocal Technique experience (Optional)

**Familiarity with the Juggalo subculture is a plus, but not a requirement.

Caliborn

-Any, leaning Androgynous/Masculine. -Would want a stronger/more distinct character voice in this role. -Very, very strong character acting- Almost over the top. -Strong ability to play with dynamics and emotion, especially towards brazen confidence.

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The Audition Process For Character Roles

The audition process is done in 2 phases: Initial Audition and Callback Phase.

If you would also like to apply as a member of the creative team, please send a separate email following the guidelines in the "How To Apply" section.

Initial Audition

You'll send your initial email with an acapella recording of a song of your choosing that shows off your range.

At this stage, we'll be looking at your vocal technique as well as your mic quality. Don’t hesitate to also share links any prior music, art, or voice acting work you've done with us if you have it! We'd love to see it.

Callback Phase

If our team wants to move forward to the next stage with you, you'll receive a set of callback songs. You will have 30 days from the email being sent to pick one and return a fully edited cover performed in the style of the character you've chosen. At this stage, we're looking at the following things:

Your audio editing proficiency (i.e. if you are able to do basic audio editing skills such as trimming audio/room noise, basic volume balancing, and the use of basic vocal plugins).

Your energy and confidence while recording.

What character acting you will be bringing to the role. While a distinct character voice may not always be applicable for every role, we’re looking to see how you get into character.

We are not looking for a perfect studio-quality mix-- We just want to see what your baseline skills are for editing audio.

Please note: To keep a consistent benchmark, we discourage song parodies or any lyric alterations at this stage.

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How To Apply

Ready to audition to be part of our cast or send in your application to be part of our crew? Please send the following information to [email protected] with the role you're applying for in the subject line and the following information in the body of the email:

For character role auditions:

Your name

A link to one public social media profile. If you do art, music, or voice acting, we will also accept a portfolio website.

An .mp3 or .wav file of an accapella recording that is at least 1 minute long of a song of your choosing, showing off your range and vocal technique.

For creative team applications:

Your name

A link to one public social media profile or portfolio website.

Attach or link 2-3 representative works of your art, lyrics, or audio editing.

All roles are accepting applications on a rolling basis until all slots are filled. Any questions regarding the process can be sent to that same email or to our ask box!

Why are there so many songs about Homestuck And why they’re all on Broadway? Maybe it's fun here, to see them all up there Just singing and dancing away

So we've been told that it's cringe or a waste I don't care now, it's my dream Someday I'll find it The rainbow connection The stage hands, the singers, and me

Who said that every song Would be karkalicious Just stuck on repeat world wide But each note, to melody And lyric to song Inspired and starry-eyed

It sounds amazing, with glorious phrasing A chorus of pals and a beat I think I’ve found it The rainbow connection The stage hands, the singers, and me

All singing perfect harmony  This moment feeling just like magic

I’ve gazed onto the stage My eyes filled with wonder Their hands stretched out reaching to me Music sounds sweeter when we sing together I join them all up here see

I’ve felt it too many times to ignore it  It’s something that I’m supposed to be I know I’ve found it The rainbow connection The stage hands, the singers, and me

[verse 1] i can hear the ringing through the morning but im too delirious to wake up in the shower thinkin how to get some money, guess i got relationships to shake up look across the street, i see you cross over in traffic helicopters and low wage jobs desperate for a hit of nicotine, i hate the feeling when i take a day off et on my sneakers, carti on my speakers, im livin here for the night cooking up a heater, tryna be a hero, and i got my shoes untied

[chorus] (one, two, three, four) been running in slow motion and i wonder if well make it its been so long that sometimes i lose my hope but hope its all not for nothing hope i gave it all for something

[verse 2] i can see the city falling underneath the shadows near the metro bus that stays parked blinded by the flashing lights, the red and blue aint nothing nice, so when you see em, stay far im nowhere close to peakin, not the one for speakin, turnin up from time to time i just had to reach it, started to believe that i could get myself untied

[chorus] (one, two, three, four) been running in slow motion and i wonder if well make it its been so long that sometimes i lose my hope but hope its all not for nothing hope i gave it all for something

lyrics by @mediasploshion and @coastalglowstone

[Karkat]

Damn! (Wait a minute!)

You got that shit on repeat! (Wait a minute!)

You play it again and again (Wait a minute!)

And again and again and again (Blah!)

What the fuck are you talking about!? (Wait a minute!)

What the fuck are you talking about!? (Wait a minute!)

What the fuck are you talking about!? (Wait a minute!)

Man! Turn that shit off! (God damn!)

[Jade]

No! I don't wanna hear that shit no more

Take your opinions and walk out the door

Every time I gotta hear dry gossip

Coming from your mouth, makin’ my ears sore

I don't give a fuck if you don't like me

I piss you off simply existing

Pay you no mind, while I’m livin' rent-free

Up in your “think pan”, can't get rid of me!

[Karkat]

I am a force to be reckoned with

Don't like your god? I don't give a shit!

I crack mountains makin' monoliths

I'm a great leader while you’re just a bitch!

Keep your eyes up! You fucking narcolept!

I’m leavin’ marks full on cancerous

All your noise? Nothin' but static

I stay steady while you jump the ship

[Jade]

Y-Y-You do it all for show

I gotta let you know

That I ain’t goin' down any time soon, that's for sure

Crawl underneath your skin

And I sink deep within

I snap right through your bones

All you do is talk, talk, talk like (Yeah!) 

[Chorus]

Keep on cracking your tee- tee- teeth

On cement when you're tri- tri- pping

Don’t look back when you're talkin' trash

Keep talkin' that shit like yeah, yeah, yeah!

Tell me what you think when you're listening

To that dumb voice? How you poison me

Don't look back when you're talkin' trash

Keep talkin' that-

Yeah!

[Jade]

That's enough

That's enough, goddamn

You are so obsessed with me

Oh my god

[Karkat]

You been ridin' too hard off my shit

Yapping that nonsense, bout to get hit

Callin' me a threat, cuz you nothing but a bitch

Every time you feel the heat, I feel your attitude switch

"karkats a danger!

karkat a fraud!

karkat a meany!"

Bitch, Oh my God

Always a victim, never at fault

Step the fuck up if you're really that bold (Shit!)

[Jade]

I ain't defined by a nobody, someone with no cunning

Someone whose mouth keeps on full running

(Man!) I find it ironic, and so funny

That you say I'm obsessed, but you're still on me

(Haaaa!) You wanna hate me so bad!

Caught you tripping hard, you're on your ass crack

You eating mold, I'm making my stacks

Catch me in the green, you're wearing red flags

[Karkat]

(Yeah!) I ain't the one to fuck with!

Grab my sickles, cut you down like nothing

Cracking your skull, got your head a'busting

Pop 'em like cysts, got your ass a'jumping

(Haaaa!) What ya actin' scared for?

Now you wanna beg?

Running away with your tail between your legs

Can't take the heat when you feel a little sweat!?

Stuck on my name, while I'm stuck on your neck

[Chorus]

Keep on cracking your tee- tee- teeth

On cement when you're tri- tri- pping

Don't look back when you're talkin' trash

Keep talkin' that shit like yeah, yeah, yeah!

Tell me what you think when you're listening

To that dumb voice? How you poison me

Don't look back when you're talkin' trash

Keep talkin' that shit like yeah, yeah, yeah!

Keep on cracking your tee- tee- teeth

On cement when ya tri- tri- pping

Don't look back when ya talkin' trash

Keep talkin' that shit like yeah, yeah, yeah!

Tell me what you think when you're listening

To that dumb voice? How you poison me

Don't look back when you're talkin' trash

Keep talkin' that shit like yeah, yeah, yeah!

[Outro]

Wait a minute!

(Wait a minute!) Oh my God!