Beneath the Whispering Pines
Experience the captivating childhood stories of Nathan O'Discin in Monroe County, West Virginia.
1/1/20251 min read
In his debut novel, Nathan O'Discin takes you on a journey through the enchanting foothills of Appalachia. Discover the beauty, struggles, and adventures of his youth in Monroe County, West Virginia. From the whispering pines to the vibrant landscapes, immerse yourself in a world filled with nostalgia and heartfelt stories.
ACX Auditions:
Please refer to this list for character profiles in the audition scripts. These are provided for reference only as acquiring a low-level understanding of who you are voicing based off the script snippet may prove difficult. Use these instructively, but not exclusively, as your unique artistic abilities are way more important to me.
Derrick Reddon. State: Kentucky. Age: 26. Voice Descriptors from book: milky-warm voice; firm; “an accent that was uniquely southern Appalachian”.
Personality Profile: Confident, steady, unassuming, suspicious.
Adam Reddon. State: Kentucky. Age: 31. Voice Descriptors from book: “like his brother, a southern dialect pierced through a warmth in his voice, easily mistaken for comfort”.
Personality Profile: Confident, wayward, aggressive.
Chase Lewis. State: Illinois. Age: 27. Voice Descriptors from book: Masculine; “even tempo, perhaps he had taken theater in Watseka”.
Personality Profile: Timid, wandering, nervous.
Alyssa Cambridge. State: Illinois. Age: 27. Voice Descriptors from book: “Alyssa was assertive, her voice never fluttered or cracked, like she routinely roused her throat with honey.”
Personality Profile: Feminist, bright, gregarious.
Fredrika Jackson. State: Georgia. Age: 66. Voice Descriptors from book: “It was evident from her twang that her family had never left Georgia”
Personaity Profile: Homely, calm, southern.
Jyra Reddon. State: Vermont. Age: 17. Voice Descriptors from book: “Martin could tell she wasn’t really the daughter of Derrick, why she spoke almost French Canadian, and he like he had just finished a shift in the coal mines.”
Personality Profile: Curious, caustic sarcasm.
Rachel McCoy. State: Virginia. Age: 25. Voice Descriptors from book: “plain and organic, she wandered from subject to subject, she must have had a military background prior to joining the militia.”
Personality Profile: Calm, lionheart.