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Casting

A New Standard for Fan-Led Audio Drama

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Doctor Who: Fractured Realities uses a casting model inspired by professional television and audio drama practices - adapted for remote production, spoiler control, and neurodivergent accessibility.

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Every role is cast through a structured, fair, four-stage process designed to evaluate range, instinct, emotional intelligence, and adaptability.

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No shortcuts. No guesswork. No arbitrary eliminations.

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This page outlines exactly how casting works for all current and future roles.

Casting Philosophy

We believe in:

  • Fairness - everyone who provides audition sides is guaranteed evaluation

  • Clarity - expectations are explicit, instructions easy to follow

  • Respect - performers are guided, not left guessing

  • Accessibility - processes designed to support applicants with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, or limited time

  • Spoiler security - actors receive only the material they need

  • Professional growth - each audition stage actively helps actors improve

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Casting for Fractured Realities is built on the principle that good storytelling begins with good communication.

The Casting Pipeline

A four-stage, data-driven, actor-friendly process.

1 - Baseline Audition - Sides Submission

Purpose: Establish a clean performance baseline.

All applicants who provide sides are evaluated.

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Actors submit:

  • Prescribed audition sides for the character

  • Optional introduction (recommended)

  • Clean audio, raw or lightly treated

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No eliminations are made at this stage. This is about listening, learning, and identifying potential threads.

2 -Baseline Chemistry & Performance Test

Purpose: Evaluate an actor's natural chemistry with the role and the story's emotional tone.

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Actors receive:

  • Three short scenes

  • Micro-direction focused on tone, energy, pacing

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We assess:

  • Intuition

  • Emotional authenticity

  • Ability to take direction

  • Suitability for the story world

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Again, no eliminations - data only.

3 -Emotional Shift / Character Brain / Adaptive Range / Integration Test

Purpose: A deep dive into how the actor thinks and adapts.

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Each packet includes:

  • A tailored micro-direction profile based on Stage 2

  • Scenes designed to challenge specific strengths & weaknesses

  • "Character Brain" questions testing psychological grasp

  • Integration prompts (e.g. interacting with Rowan or the Doctor)

  • Emotional shift exercises

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Actors are not competing with each other here - they are revealing their interpretive intelligence.

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This is where hidden strengths often emerge.

4 - Final Range & Interpretation Test

Purpose: Identify definitive casting matches.

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Actors receive:

  • Three highly tailored scenes

  • Micro-direction pushing for precision and emotional truth

  • Five interpretive questions exploring character philosophy

  • Range tests (shifts in tone, subtlety, emotional weight)

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Casting decisions made after this stage.

Every decision is made using:

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  • Scoring

  • Notes

  • Comparative range

  • Fit within the ensemble

  • Ability to sustain a series arc

  • Adaptability to the Fractured Realities tone

Our Audition Environment

Because all performers record from home:

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  • Scripts are delivered as lines-only to prevent leaks

  • Actors receive only what their character knows, nothing more

  • No actor sees the full script, except the showrunner

  • Sessions are fully asynchronous - work at your own pace

  • All feedback is private, clear, and constructive

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This structure mirrors the secrecy protocols used in:

  • Doctor Who (modern era)

  • Marvel voice projects

  • Star Wars animated production

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But adapted for remote fan-led work

Accessibility Commitment

We prioritise:

  • Clear deadlines with flexibility

  • Consistent communication

  • Breaks between audition packets

  • Easy-to-follow instructions

  • Neurodivergent-friendly formatting

  • Grace for actors managing work, school, or life circumstances

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If an actor needs additional time or reduced workload, we accomodate without penalty.

How to Apply for Future Roles

When new roles open:

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  • Submission instructions appear here and on social channels

  • Roles include a detailed description and voice reference

  • Sides will be downloaded directly

  • Applicants may apply from anywhere in the world

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All applicants are acknowledged and processed in order received.

Remote Recording Requirements (Post-Casting)

For actors cast into the series:

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  • USB or XLR microphone (Blue Yeti acceptable)

  • Quiet room / minimal echo

  • Ability to export WAV files

  • Consistency in microphone placement

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Actors will record:

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  • Episode lines in small batches

  • Out-of-order, based on character density

  • With spoilers kept to a minimum

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A full Recording Guide is provided to cast after signing.

Fairness, Artistry & Privacy

We do not:

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  • Publicly rank actors

  • Discuss unsuccessful applicants

  • Disclose private audition material

  • Share internal scoring

  • Release casting decisions early

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We do:

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  • Treat every audition with respect

  • Provide a transparent system

  • Maintain complete confidentiality

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