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AUDITION CALL: ‘SOUND WAVES: SERIES TWO’

Off the Rock Productions presents…

Sound Waves: Series Two

Last year we launched a call for scripts for the second series of Sound Waves, a season of self-contained, audio plays.

We were delighted to receive scripts from all over the world and, having completed the selection process, we are looking for talented performers of all ages (from 18+) and genders to act in these exciting, inventive and wonderfully diverse audio plays. 

Auditions will take place on Wednesday 26th January (from 7pm) and Monday 31st January (from 7pm) at United Response, 35 North Street, York YO1 6JB.

If you would like to book an audition or have any questions please contact us at offtherockauditions@gmail.com.

You do not have to prepare anything. Extracts from the plays will be provided.

*Please note this is an unpaid opportunity.

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‘SPECTRUM’S EDGE’ – LISTEN TO ‘AN ENTIRE NEW WORLD’ BY DANIEL COUSINS

It’s a race against time in the final play in the Spectrum’s Edge series…

An Entire New World by Daniel Cousins…

Off The Rock Productions in association with United Response Present Spectrum’s Edge.

A series of fantastical audio plays written by people with learning disabilities supported by United Response.

An Entire New World by Daniel Cousins.

An Entire New World is set in 2018.

CAST: Lola – Kate Calvert

Jake – Daniel Cousins

Keiron – Brendan Hulse-Storr

Molly – Sam Reynolds

Scarlett – Victoria Delaney

Freda Rattington – Pam Hilton

Nurse Strange – Mandy Newby

Carmen – Lisa Druett-Arundale

Nicky Rat – Sarah Oldknow

Wilf Dudney – Paul Osborne

Chief Executive – Katherin Brennan

Producers – Daniel Cousins and Matthew Wignall

Sound Engineers – Kate Calvert and Matteo Spoldi

Director – Matthew Wignall

The “An Entire New World” song was composed by Olivia Quigley and arranged by Mark Smith. The lyrics were by Olivia Quigley and Mark Smith and it was performed by Olivia Quigley and Mark Smith.

Spectrum’s Edge theme – Alexander King

This play uses these sounds from Freesound: Keyboard-Sounds » Mechanical-Keyboard: Typing by M4taiori (https://freesound.org/people/M4taiori)

Door Open And Close by rivernile7 (https://freesound.org/people/rivernile7)

Film Sounds/Movie Sounds » short sound of a zipper by florianreichelt (https://freesound.org/people/florianr…)

Crunching and Crumbling » Rustling Packing Paper by NinjaSharkStudios (https://freesound.org/people/NinjaSha…)

Keys – Rustling » keys – rustling 04.wav by Anthousai (https://freesound.org/people/Anthousai)

Fast Crawling Bu by dasrealized (https://freesound.org/people/dasrealized)

Hissing.wav by indigocat (https://freesound.org/people/indigocat)

Bone Cracks & Gore Squelches » BoneClicks&GoreSquelches_17.aif by vincentoliver (https://freesound.org/people/vincento…)

Phone Dialing by HarryPeeks (https://freesound.org/people/HarryPeeks)

Ambulance Siren by LanDub (https://freesound.org/people/LanDub)

Liikenne Transport » Passenger car braking on asphalt, tyres screeching // Henkilöauto, jarrutus asfaltilla, renkaat ulvovat by Ylearkisto (https://freesound.org/people/YleArkisto)

Car Door by jakethemurray (https://freesound.org/people/jackthem…)

Cars, vehicles, traffic, engines » drive_away_FORD_TRANSIT_AMBULANCE.wav by gladkiy (https://freesound.org/people/gladkiy)

Embraer 175: Take off and climb (more engine) by flood-mix (https://freesound.org/people/flood-mix)

airplane landing by wshintani (https://freesound.org/people/wshintani)

Pinnacles National Park by RTB45 (https://freesound.org/people/RTB45)

WOODEN DOORS » Doors, glass door, frame door, open, close, reverb, door creaking.wav by SkySoundsLibrary (https://freesound.org/people/SkySound…)

Crowd Talking.wav by barrigan (https://freesound.org/people/barrigan)

Applause Clapping » Audience Clapping 3c by Department64 (https://freesound.org/people/Departme…)

Crowds » boo 01.wav by tim.kahn (https://freesound.org/people/tim.kahn)

Audience at a show in a restaurant » patrons laughing .mp3 by pbrproductions (https://freesound.org/people/pbrprodu…)

Applause/ audience reactions » Applause, huge, thunderous by peridactyloptrix (https://freesound.org/people/peridact…)

Limousin » Steps in a long corridor #5.wav by aranud%20coutancier (https://freesound.org/people/arnaud%2…)

Gasp.wav by Dvideoguy (https://freesound.org/people/Dvideoguy)

Home & Water » Kitchen-Sink-Drain-2.wav by RoninMastaFX (https://freesound.org/people/RoninMas…)

GUNSHOT.WAV by erkanozan (https://freesound.org/people/erkanozan)

And for more information about United Response please visit www.unitedresponse.org.uk

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‘SPECTRUM’S EDGE’ – LISTEN TO ‘SWAN TIME’ BY SOPHIE DAVIS

Changes galore in

Swan Time by Sophie Davis…

Off The Rock Productions in association with United Response Present Spectrum’s Edge.

A series of fantastical audio plays written by people with learning disabilities supported by United Response.

Swan Time by Sophie Davis.

CAST:

Logan – Alexander Clark

Jean – Catherine Edge

Ares – Sarah Oldknow

Grace – Ellen Carnazza

Ava – Ann Crossley

Jason – Daniel Wilmot

Spectrum’s Edge theme – Alexander King

Producer – Matthew Wignall

Sound Engineers – Laura Castle, John Maxted and Jamie Wilkinson

Director – Alison Young

This play uses the following sounds from freesound:

Ambiance, Carnival.wav by cmusounddesign (https://freesound.org/people/cmusound…)

Magical transformation by BloodPixelHero (https://freesound.org/people/BloodPix…)

Cat » cat purring and meow by skymary (https://freesound.org/people/skymary)

rural scotland in the middle of the day.wav by inchadney (https://freesound.org/people/inchadney)

Walking and Running Sounds » run grass.wav by taure (https://freesound.org/people/taure)

SclolexAmbientPack1 » Water Dripping in Cave.wav by Sclolex (https://freesound.org/people/Sclolex)

RUNNING_1-2.aif by mistorcaveman (https://freesound.org/people/mistorca…)

udale-bay.wav by LolitaPerdurabo (https://freesound.org/people/LolitaPe…) SFX Library 2018 » Walking in nature.WAV by DDT197 (https://freesound.org/people/DDT197)

Foley » Bow Release by Samulis (https://freesound.org/people/Samulis)

Bow & Arrows » Arrow Fly-by 3 by LiamG_SFX (https://freesound.org/people/LiamG_SFX)

Crossbow/Bow & Arrow » Crossbow Firing and Hitting Target by Ali_6868 (https://freesound.org/people/Ali_6868)

Eating by PerMagnusLindborg https://freesound.org/people/PerMagnu…)

Drunk Fairy by Toivo161 (https://freesound.org/people/Toivo161)

Wings flapping.mp3 by DigPro120 (https://freesound.org/people/DigPro120)

Birds » swan1.wav by molkko (https://freesound.org/people/molkko)

Final Audio1 » water splashing by ssierra1202 (https://freesound.org/people/ssierra1202)

DDmyzik Logos » Story Logo by DDmyzik (https://freesound.org/people/DDmyzik)

And for more information about United Response please visit www.unitedresponse.org.uk

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‘SPECTRUM’S EDGE’ – LISTEN TO ‘BLACKPOOL MAGIC’ BY SAM REYNOLDS

A trip to the seaside takes an unexpected turn in

Blackpool Magic by Sam Reynolds…

Off The Rock Productions in association with United Response Present Spectrum’s Edge.

A series of fantastical audio plays written by people with learning disabilities supported by United Response.

Blackpool Magic by Sam Reynolds.

CAST:

Charlotte – Esther Irving

Bus Driver – Mandy Newby

Caitlyn – Eve Wheeler

Barman – Philip Bridgewater

Darren – Paul Osborne

Market Trader – Mick Liversidge

Police Officer – Isabel Bullón

News Reporter – Harrison Fretwell-Bates

‘Spectrum’s Edge’ theme – Alexander King

Producers – John Maxted and Matthew Wignall

Sound Engineers – Laura Castle, Harrison Fretwell-Bates and Jamie Wilkinson

Director – Alison Young

This play uses the following sounds from freesound:

8-1_bus stop.WAV by 16FPanskaLan_Jiri (https://freesound.org/people/16FPansk…)

Bus » bus_door_opening.wav by 13Panska_Sychra_Petr (https://freesound.org/people/13FPansk…)

UPF-CS13_Sergi_Silvia » Cardreader.wav by Sergsil (https://freesound.org/people/Sergsil)

Machines » parkingmeter.wav by kwahmah_02 (https://freesound.org/people/kwahmah_02)

Bus » bus_door_closing.wav by 13Panska_Sychra_Petr (https://freesound.org/people/13FPansk…)

A Blackpool Soundscape.mp3 by DJDennison (https://freesound.org/people/DJDennison)

Ambience » BritishPubAmbience.mp3 by Yap_Audio_Production (https://freesound.org/people/Yap_Audi…)

Indoor Footsteps.wav by dkiller 2204 (https://freesound.org/people/dkiller2204)

Setting Drink Down 2 by snakebarney (https://freesound.org/people/snakebarney

UPF-CS13_Sergi_Silvia » Cardreader.wav by Sergsil (https://freesound.org/people/Sergsil)

Atmospheres » Penny arcade.WAV by NLM (https://freesound.org/people/NLM/)

Spray » cleaning-spray-single-l-stereo.flac by BeneGe (https://freesound.org/people/BeneGe)

cleaning oven.wav by mediagruppen (https://freesound.org/people/mediagru…)

beer can open.mp3 by ligonberry (https://freesound.org/people/lingonberry)

Sound Effect General » Water Squirt Single Long.mp3 by belanhud (https://freesound.org/people/belanhud)

Victorian Haunted House » FootstepsCarpet.wav by MindlessTrails (https://freesound.org/people/Mindless…)

Impacts » Body fall_03.wav by deleted_user_2104797 (https://freesound.org/people/deleted_…)

Glass Smashing (Bottles) » Glass Smash, Bottle, D.wav by InspectorJ (https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ)

Till Open and Close by muse384 (https://freesound.org/people/muse384)

Sound Effect » Running on pebble beach.wav by NLM (https://freesound.org/people/NLM)

birmingham-market-sounds.wav by keithpeter (https://freesound.org/people/keithpeter)

Thriller » Old TV-Radio Switch.wav by Kane53126 (https://freesound.org/people/Kane53126)

For more information about United Response please visit www.unitedresponse.org.uk

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‘SPECTRUM’S EDGE’ – LISTEN TO ‘DARK LORD’ BY JAMIE WILKINSON

Strange messages, pub brawls, nefarious deceptions and Travel Scrabble…

…all this and more in the opening play of Spectrum’s Edge

….Dark Lord by Jamie Wilkinson…

Off The Rock Productions in association with United Response Present Spectrum’s Edge.

A series of fantastical audio plays written by people with learning disabilities supported by United Response.

Dark Lord by Jamie Wilkinson.

CAST: Adam – Daniel Wilmot

Frasier – Graham Rollason

Phil – Mick Liversidge

Landlord – Jamie Wilkinson

Air Hostess – Naomi Lombard

Pilot – James Coldrick

‘Spectrum’s Edge’ theme – Alexander King

Producers – Jamie Wilkinson and Matthew Wignall

Sound Engineers – Laura Castle, and John Maxted

Director – Laura Castle

This play uses the following sounds from freesound:

UK Fire Engine Turnout – Fire Station Alarm & Siren by Cinebites (https://freesound.org/people/CineBites)

fire ambience background.wav by playaudio1 (https://freesound.org/people/playaudio1)

Office paper crumple folding handling.wav by WavJunction.com (https://freesound.org/people/WavJunct…)

door knock by SubwaySandwitch420 (https://freesound.org/people/SubwaySa…)

Ultimate Door Collection » Door open and close by dossantosbarbosa (https://freesound.org/people/dossanto…)

Phone Dialing by Harry Peeks (https://freesound.org/people/HarryPeeks)

Coventry Weatherspoons by Dan_AudioFile (https://freesound.org/people/Dan_Audi…)

Pint Glasses Full Clinking.wav by PlumForestPodcast (https://freesound.org/people/PlumFore…)

Soundscapes » Airplane ambience.wav by Figowitz (https://freesound.org/people/Figowitz)

HOSPITAL TROLLEY 1.wav by hja (https://freesound.org/people/hja)

Soda Can (open, pour, and fizz) by ABStudios (https://freesound.org/people/ABStudios)

Crowd in panic by IENBA (https://freesound.org/people/IENBA)

airliner_approach_1.aif by Heigh-hoo (https://freesound.org/people/Heigh-hoo)

small_rocket_flybys_and_explosion.aif by belloq (https://freesound.org/people/belloq)

yucatan jungle.mp3 by folkart%20films (https://freesound.org/people/folkart%…)

Simple Home Efeccts » LION ROAR by Podcapocalipsis (https://freesound.org/people/Podcapoc…)

elephant » 44.wav by y89312 (https://freesound.org/people/y89312)

FAKE MONKEY CHATTER 001.wav by sandyrb (https://freesound.org/people/sandyrb)

Rocket Launch.flac by qubodup (https://freesound.org/people/qubodup)

Wind_blowing_gusting_through_french_castle_tower.wav by Astounded (https://freesound.org/people/Astounded)

Metal water bottle sounds » Metal water bottle – shaking almost empty bottle 2 by giddster (https://freesound.org/people/giddster)

falling whistle swish 1.wav by blukotek (https://freesound.org/people/blukotek)

Florentine Films SFX » Glove Catch 1 FF014.aif by martinimeniscus (https://freesound.org/people/martinim…)

Opening a Fizzy Bottle, C.wav by InspectorJ (https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ)

Fizzy Fill by magnuswaker (https://freesound.org/people/magnuswaker)

For more information about United Response please visit www.unitedresponse.org.uk

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‘SPECTRUM’S EDGE’ – TRAILER

Off The Rock Productions in association with United Response Present Spectrum’s Edge.

A series of fantastical audio plays written by people with learning disabilities supported by United Response.

Spectrum’s Edge is comprised of the following self-contained plays:

An Entire New World by Daniel Cousins.

Swan Time by Sophie Davis.

Blackpool Magic by Sam Reynolds.

Dark Lord by Jamie Wilkinson.

Spectrum’s Edge theme composed by Alexander King.

Directed by Laura Castle, Matthew Wignall and Alison Young.

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‘SPECTRUM’S EDGE’ – A NEW SERIES OF FATASTICAL AUDIO PLAYS WRITTEN AND PRODUCED IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNITED RESPONSE!

Spectrum’s Edge

A series of fantastical audio plays written by people with learning disabilities supported by United Response!

Beginning this Monday (13th)!

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CALL FOR AUDIO SCRIPTS: ‘SOUND WAVES’ – SERIES TWO

Interested in having your script produced as an audio play? Then read on because Off The Rock Productions are looking for scripts for Sound Waves: Series Two – a new season of audio plays.

  • Your script can be on any theme or subject and involve any number of characters.
  • It should be 10-15 minutes in length.
  • Your script should be an original work that has not been performed before in any medium.
  • We do not accept adaptations of existing work.
  • One entry per person is permitted.
  • Judging will be anonymous so the writer’s name should not appear anywhere in the script.
  • Please attach scripts in PDF or Word format.
  • Please submit scripts to offtherocksubmissions@gmail.com by 10pm on Friday 27th August 2021.

We look forward to reading your work!

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AUDITION CALL: ‘SPECTRUM’S EDGE’

Off the Rock Productions, in association with United Response, present…

Spectrum’s Edge

a series of fantastical audio plays by Daniel Cousins, Sophie Davis, Sam Reynolds and Jamie Wilkinson.

Fancy playing the world’s greatest firefighter? Or a bus driver with a Strictly Come Dancing fixation? What about a girl who used to be a swan but is now a cat? Perhaps a talking anthropomorphic rat floats your boat? There’s also a bloke called Phil.

We’re looking for talented performers of all ages (from 18+) and genders to play these characters and many more in Spectrum’s Edge

Auditions will take place on Sunday 25th July (from 12noon) and Wednesday 28th July (from 7pm) at United Response, 35 North Street, York YO1 6JB.

If you would like to book an audition or have any questions please contact us at offtherockauditions@gmail.com.

You do not have to prepare anything. Extracts from the plays will be provided.

*Please note this is an unpaid opportunity.

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‘THE END OF THE WORLD IN SEVEN PLAYS’ – LISTEN TO ‘ONE SOUL, OR THE END OF LIFE AS WE KNOW IT’ BY GERMAINE SHAMES


We reach the conclusion of ‘The End of the World in Seven Plays’ with ‘One Soul, or The End of Life as We Know It’ by Germaine Shames…

Off The Rock Productions presents ‘The End of the World in Seven Plays’, a series of apocalyptic audio dramas.

‘One Soul, or The End of Life as We Know It’ by Germaine Shames.

CAST: Old Soul – Jess Murray

Young Soul – Stephanie Wood

‘End of the World’ theme – Alexander King

Producer – Matthew Wignall

Sound Engineer – Alexander King

Director – Matthew Wignall

‘The End of the World in Seven Plays’ was devised by Mike Hickman, Alexander King and Alison Young.

This play uses sounds from Free SFX at https://freesfx.co.uk