CASTING CALL: MUSIC PRODUCER (UCHMAN)

Production Format: Scripted Comedy Drama (Podcast-Style Video Show) 
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Audition Type: Self-Tape Submission
Compensation: Paid
Production Date: To be communicated to selected applicants
Final Casting: In-Person

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ROLE: UCHMAN – THE PATIENT BUT PUSHED MUSIC PRODUCER

Age Range: 30–45
Ethnicity/Nationality: Nigerian (all tribes welcome)
Accent: Neutral Nigerian English
Language: English with light Nigerian slang

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CHARACTER DESCRIPTION

Uchman is a seasoned music producer who prides himself on professionalism, patience, and technical excellence. He believes in polishing raw talent and understands the commercial realities of the Nigerian music industry. Uchman is constantly provoked by insults and accusations. Beneath his composed exterior is a man struggling to hold onto his temper while defending his craft. He is not arrogant, but confident in his skills, and when pushed far enough, his frustration briefly surfaces.

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Think: a studio professional who knows the difference between artistry and market reality.

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PERFORMANCE NOTES

• Must convincingly portray patience, restraint, and controlled irritation
• Ability to shift from calm explanation to near-breaking frustration
• Strong command of dialogue with natural pacing
• Comfortable delivering technical jargon in a believable way
• Must balance comedy with grounded emotional truth

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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit:

• A 1–2 minute dramatic monologue for Uchman (View & Download Uchman's Monologue script)
• Optional: a short improvised clip reacting to an artist accusing you of “destroying their voice”
• Self-tape must begin with name, age, height, location, and acting background

Technical Requirements:
Clear audio is essential. Good lighting and clean framing required.

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HOW TO APPLY

Click Apply to Project and submit a YouTube or Drive link to your self-tape audition.

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NOTES

• Must be available for a 1–2 day shoot in Lagos
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Music production experience is a plus but not compulsory
• This role rewards subtlety, restraint, and emotional control

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SELF-TAPE AUDITION GUIDELINES

Please read carefully before submitting your audition.

GENERAL SETUP

Camera & Framing

• Use a phone or camera in landscape mode
• Frame from mid-chest to just above the head
• Keep the camera at eye level
• Do not move the camera during the take

Lighting

• Face a natural light source or use a soft light
• Avoid harsh shadows on the face
• Do not backlight yourself

Sound

• Record in a quiet space
• Ensure your voice is clear and audible
• Avoid background music or noise

PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Tone & Style

• This is a comedy-drama, not a skit
• Play the character truthfully, even when exaggerated
• Avoid cartoon acting — energy should feel natural but bold

Pacing

• Dialogue should feel fast-paced
• Interrupt naturally when required by the character
  

Language

• Perform in 95% English
• Add light Nigerian Pidgin only where it feels organic
• Accents should be authentic (do not overdo it)

SLATE (VERY IMPORTANT)

Before your performance, please record a 10–15 second slate:Say clearly:“Hello, my name is ___, I am auditioning for the role of ___, I’m ___ years old, based in ___.”Then pause briefly and begin your performance.