Web Series
DR. SEUSS STORYTIME
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Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Web Series
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
See Role Description For Rates
Deadline:
June 8, 2024
Shooting starts:
See Dates within Roles
Shooting locations:
Los Angeles, CA metro area
Cities for response:
Los Angeles
Comments
ALL TALENT MUST CURRENTLY BE L.A. LOCAL TALENT. RECORDINGS WILL BE IN-STUDIO IN THE Los Angeles METRO AREA.

Online rights include Usage Worldwide, in Perpetuity, Media and Internal and Industry Rights: Non-public corporate, archival, historical, or other internal purposes, presentations, industry awards, and publicity related thereto.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
NarratorSTORYTIME FEMALE NARRATORFemale
Description
Voice over talent, sounds 24 to 34 years old, any ethnicity, female with Standard American Accent. Experienced voice over talent with a parental voice that sounds like they are reading a bedtime story to kids. Calm and relaxing but also animated, playful and expressive, especially when reading the character voices. Might sound like your favorite teacher from primary grades, kindergarten, or preschool.

MUST have professional v.o experience for consideration.
MUST be current L.A. local for consideration.

Role works: 2 sessions total (each session will be approximately 4 hours)
Reading for 4-5 episodes
TWO In Session Work Dates: Exact dates TBD within the following time frames:
July 3rd - 5th
July 19th - 23rd
August 8th - 29th
August 28th - September 4th

PAY RATE (rates are favored nations and are non-negotiable):
$525/session fee
$220/buyout per episode
+ 20% agency fees
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
NarratorSTORYTIME MALE NARRATORMale
Description
Voice over talent, sounds 24-34 years old, any ethnicity, male with Standard American Accent. Experienced voice over talent with a parental voice that sounds like they are reading a bedtime story to kids. Calm and relaxing but also animated, playful and expressive, especially when reading the character voices. Might sound like your favorite teacher from primary grades, kindergarten, or preschool.

MUST have professional v.o experience for consideration.
MUST be current L.A. local for consideration.

Role works: 2 sessions total (each session will be approximately 4 hours)
Reading for 4-5 episodes
TWO In Session Work Dates: Exact dates TBD within the following time frames:
July 3rd - 5th
July 19th - 23rd
August 8th - 29th
August 28th - September 4th

PAY RATE (rates are favored nations and are non-negotiable):
$525/session fee
$220/buyout per episode
+ 20% agency fees.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
NarratorSTORYTIME SPANISH SPEAKING NARRATORAll
Description
Voice over talent, sounds 24-34 years of age, any ethnicity, female OR male with Latin Accent. Experienced voice over talent with a parental voice that sounds like they are reading a bedtime story to kids. Calm and relaxing but also animated, playful and expressive, especially when reading the character voices. Might sound like your favorite teacher from primary grades, kindergarten, or preschool.

MUST have professional v.o experience for consideration.
MUST be current L.A. local for consideration.

Role works: 1 session total (each session will be approximately 4 hours)
Reading for 2 episodes
ONE In Session Work Date: Exact dates TBD within the following time frames:
July 3rd - 5th
July 19th - 23rd
August 8th - 29th
August 28th - September 4th

PAY RATE (rates are favored nations and are non-negotiable):
$525/session fee
+$150 session fee pay bump (flat rate) for Spanish Speaking v.o. ability
$220/buyout per episode
+ 20% agency fees
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Voice-Over / Voice-OnlyLORAXMale
Description
Voice over talent Mature voice (can sound middle-aged to elderly), any ethnicity, male with Standard American Accent. Experienced voice over talent with voice that has a unique interpretation that captures the Lorax's essence! Must convey wisdom, authority, and a deep-seated passion for the environment. Should also be able to inject humor and warmth into the character. Tone: Gravelly, deep, warm. For inspiration, think of a blend between Morgan Freeman's wisdom, Danny DeVito's gruffness (who voiced the Lorax in the 2012 film) and the charm of a classic storyteller. Looking for the right talent who is ready to have fun with a true character voice!

MUST have professional v.o experience for consideration.
MUST be current L.A. local for consideration.

Role works: 2 sessions total (each session will be approximately 2 hours) NOTE: There may be a need to schedule a 3rd session, due to schedules, but currently unlikely.
Reading for 6 episodes (Some episodes will be fairly short intro and outro scripts)
TWO In Session Work Dates: Exact dates TBD within the following time frames:
July 5th - 26th
August 20th - September 6th

PAY RATE (rates are favored nations and are non-negotiable):
$525/session fee
$220/buyout per episode
+ 20% agency fees
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Voice-Over / Voice-OnlyCHILDREN'S PHONICS GAME HOSTFemale
Description
Voice over talentFemale, sounds like she is 25-35 years old, any ethnicity. Standard American Accent easily understood by young children. Her tone is warm, friendly, and engaging. Must be able to articulate well and engage young viewers with a playful yet authoritative manner. Should convey encouragement, warmth, and gentle humor. References: Think of a blend between the nurturing tone of a Kindergarten teacher and the engaging warmth of a beloved children's TV show host.

MUST have professional v.o experience for consideration.
MUST be current L.A. local for consideration.

Role works: 2 sessions total (each session will be approximately 2 hours)
Reading for 4 episodes
TWO In Session Work Dates: Exact dates TBD within the following time frames:
July 29th - August 2nd
September 23rd- September 27th

PAY RATE (rates are favored nations and are non-negotiable):
$525/session fee
$220/buyout per episode
+ 20% agency fees
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Voice-Over / Voice-OnlyCAT IN THE HAT CHILDREN'S QUIZ HOSTMale
Description
Voice over talentMale, sounds like he is 26-40 years old, any ethnicity. Standard American Accent with a Whimsical, playful, charismatic tone. Must convey a sense of fun, mischief, and curiosity. Fearless, friendly, fun-loving. Always speaking in rhyme, he means well but his personality gets in the way.

MUST have professional v.o experience for consideration.
MUST be current L.A. local for consideration.

Role works: 3 sessions total (each session will be approximately 2 hours)
Reading for 4 episodes
THREE In Session Work Dates: Exact dates TBD within the following time frames:
August 16th - 20th
September 12th - September 18

PAY RATE (rates are favored nations and are non-negotiable):
$525/session fee
$220/buyout per episode
+ 20% agency fees