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UPDATE: The read-through is ON for THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD, at the following times: 1:30pm (US West Coast), 3:30pm (Midwest), 4:30pm (East Coast), 9:30pm (UK). Please be aware that this will be the time the cast goes live, read-through to proceed following some pre-show time to allow all to arrive in time. :)
Have you ever wondered how the process goes when 3DF first decides on a project? What goes on behind the scenes? Is there such a thing as a rehearsal?
The answer is "Yes." And now, through the magic of the internet, you too can have the chance to see how that happens. The idea of doing read-through rehearsals over Skype was first introduced to me by Krystal Donahue, who has beautifully voiced the role of Angela Blanc in our fan-audios of Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji, and I'm very glad she did for a few reasons.
For one thing, 3DF's troupe of actors are spread out all over the country, and in some cases, the world. Thus, like many professional voice acting instances, we never record at the same time or in the same place. I send them the script; they send me the lines. Doing the read-throughs, however, gives them a chance to hear what they might be playing off of in the finished product. As a director, I have a better opportunity to give them better direction (i.e. "Maybe try the line this way." or "That's good! Do it just like that!") instead of it running the risk to ask for re-dos.
On a more technical aspect, these read-through recordings have saved my butt in times of mixing. XD There has been at least one instance where a line was missed in the final batch. When I checked the read-through recording, the line was said perfectly and with little interference. With the mere addition of a well-placed sound effect, I was able to use it the final product at the last second, a real life-saver.
But what does this have to do with the listeners? Well, we're booting up our Justin.tv channel to broadcast a special read-through event LIVE. This won't become an official project, but the majority of the cast has seen the CIEL IN WONDERLAND OVA and just want to have a relaxed bit of fun with it (God help you all). XD
CIEL IN WONDERLAND is a fun, little bonus tale, featuring everyone's favorite characters from Black Butler. One ordinary afternoon at the Phantomhive estate because extraordinary when Ciel finds himself in a dream-world, much resembling the stories of Alice and her friends. Follow him along his way to find Sebastian the White Rabbit, as well as many other familiar faces taking over the realm of Wonderland.
Please be aware that, like many of the episodes, these were no different in the ratings department. It features some content that is better suited for older audiences.
So come by the channel, sit a spell, get ready to have a lot of laughs because this episode set is pure ridiculous fun at its finest. :D By using the chat feature, you also have a chance to give feedback and talk to the cast of some of your favorite audios. As of this moment, those POSSIBLY in attendance include Myself XD (Madam Red), Dylan Spencer (William T. Spears, Baldroy), James Hall (The Undertaker), Vick Valentine (Ronald Knox in Stella), Jason Marnocha (Sebastian Michaelis, Drocell Cainz, Eric Slingby in Stella), Rina Adachi (Ciel Phantomhive), Pam Larson (Mey-Rin), Curt Rose (Grell Sutcliff, Finny), and Krystal Donahue (Angela Blanc).
Again, mark the calendars! We'd love to see you guys here!
