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30 scripts written by us, free to practise with, record and put in your reel. Every one lists voice age, accent and length, so you can pick a read that fits the audition you are chasing.

Beach Day

Drinks, soft drinkYoung adult (18-25)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 15s
Sun's out. Sand's hot. And you are seriously thirsty. Crack open an ice-cold Sundial Cola. Crisp, bubbly, and cold enough to make you forget the sunburn, at least for a minute. Sundial Cola. Summer, in a can.

Direction: Excited and sunny, a smile you can hear, crisp on the tag
What it is for: The classic summer soda read in fifteen seconds. Trains energy and a tag that lands.
Watch out for: Starting at full volume. The first three short lines build heat; 'Crack open' is the release. Keep 'Summer, in a can' simple.
What casting listens for: Beverage casting listens for a smile. Energy is not enough if it does not sound refreshing.

Movie Night

SnacksAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 28s
Movie night rules. One: whoever picks the movie does not get to complain about the movie. Two: nobody talks during the good part. Three: somebody brings the Hilltop Kettle Chips. Thick-cut, kettle-cooked, and loud enough to hear over the explosions. Classic Sea Salt, Smoky Chipotle, or Honey Barbecue. And please, do not be the one who finishes the bag before the opening credits. Hilltop Kettle Chips. Pass the bag.

Direction: Playful, mock-serious on the rules, then loose and fun
What it is for: Snack copy with a comic structure. Trains mock-authority and a flavor list.
Watch out for: Rushing the rules. Each one is a law being handed down; give rule three the weight. The flavors need a little appetite on each name.
What casting listens for: Snack brands want fun with appetite appeal. Casting listens for a playful read that still makes you hungry.

The First Cup

CoffeeAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 28s
There is a quiet ten minutes before the house wakes up. The window is still gray. The kettle clicks off. And the whole kitchen smells like Ember and Oak. Our beans are roasted in small batches, dark and chocolatey or bright and fruity, whatever your morning calls for. Take a moment. Take a sip. The day can wait a minute. Ember and Oak Coffee. Your first cup, done right.

Direction: Soft, warm, close-mic, unhurried; a private moment
What it is for: The intimate morning-coffee read. Trains slowing down and using silence.
Watch out for: Selling. This is a quiet moment you are letting the listener into. The turn is 'Take a moment. Take a sip.' Leave real space between them.
What casting listens for: Coffee casting listens for warmth and ease. They want the listener to exhale.

Summer Menu

Fast foodAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 28s
Summer just got a whole lot tastier at Highnoon Burger! Sink your teeth into the new Smoky Bacon Stack, a flame-grilled patty with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar and our smoky house sauce. Then cool off with the Banana Split Swirl. Soft serve, banana, strawberry, hot fudge and crunchy chocolate pieces. Skip the line and order ahead in the Highnoon app. The Summer Menu, for a limited time. Highnoon Burger. Come hungry.

Direction: Upbeat, hungry, a little over the top on the food descriptions
What it is for: Fast-food limited-time-offer copy. Trains making menu names sound delicious and clear.
Watch out for: Mumbling the product names. 'Smoky Bacon Stack' and 'Banana Split Swirl' are what the client paid for; hit them cleanly. The app line is information, so drop the hype for one sentence.
What casting listens for: Quick-service restaurant casting listens for appetite and clarity at speed.

The Cheese Drawer

Grocery brandAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 32s
Every fridge has a cheese drawer, and every cheese drawer tells a story. The cheddar for grilled cheese night. The pepper jack for game day nachos. The shredded mozzarella your kids sprinkle on everything, including, somehow, the dog. Hollins Creek Creamery cheese is rich, creamy, and made the slow way, by families who have been doing it for generations. Find us in the dairy aisle, or visit our website for a store near you. Hollins Creek Creamery. Fill the drawer.

Direction: Warm, homey, a smile on the dog line
What it is for: Family grocery-brand copy. Trains warmth and a small comic aside inside a list.
Watch out for: Missing the joke. 'Including, somehow, the dog' needs a tiny pause before 'somehow'. Then settle back into warm for the brand story.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for a trustworthy family voice that can still land a light laugh.

Summer Edition

Drinks, energy drinkYoung adult (18-25)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 15s
New Zephyr Charge Summer Edition. Passionfruit and elderflower. Ice cold, bright and bubbly, built for long days that turn into longer nights. It's only here for the season, so grab one before summer's gone. Zephyr Charge. Summer Edition.

Direction: Punchy, bright, fast; a launch announcement
What it is for: Short launch copy with tricky flavor words. Trains articulation at pace.
Watch out for: Tripping on 'passionfruit and elderflower'. Rehearse that phrase alone. The rest is momentum into the tag.
What casting listens for: Energy brands want attitude without shouting. Casting listens for clean diction at speed.

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Good Dogs Only

Snacks, pet treatsAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 30s
You have ice cream. Your dog has watched you have ice cream. Many, many times. Now it is their turn. Waggle Scoops are frozen treats made just for dogs, in peanut butter, pumpkin, and banana. Pop one out of the freezer, set it down, and enjoy the happiest thirty seconds of your dog's week. Find Waggle Scoops in the freezer aisle, right next to the human stuff. Waggle Scoops. Because they have been very good.

Direction: Warm, playful, talking dog-owner to dog-owner
What it is for: Pet-food copy with a wink. Trains affection and timing.
Watch out for: Rushing 'Many, many times.' That is the joke. 'Now it is their turn' is the turn of the whole spot; give it air.
What casting listens for: Pet brands are a big market. Casting listens for a voice that clearly loves animals.

Nothing Added

Drinks, waterAdult (30-45)Neutral BritishOne narrator30 secondsabout 27s
High on the moors, the rain falls, and then it waits. For years, it filters slowly down through layers of rock, until it rises again at a single spring in the valley below. That is where we bottle Aldermoor. Cool, clear, and softly refreshing, with nothing added and nothing taken away. Some things are best left exactly as they are. Aldermoor Spring Water. Left as it is.

Direction: Calm, cool, spacious; a nature film more than an ad
What it is for: The premium-water read. Trains stillness, breath control and letting images land.
Watch out for: Rushing the journey of the water. It takes years; your read can take its time. The turn is 'Some things are best left exactly as they are.'
What casting listens for: Premium brands listen for restraint. Casting wants calm that still feels alive.

Five Minutes for You

Grocery brand, cerealAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 27s
Your morning is packed. Lunches, laptops, lost shoes, one missing car key, and a meeting that started without you. So give yourself five minutes. Pour a bowl of Goldfield Flakes. Light, crispy toasted flakes made with whole grains, real strawberries and a light honey crunch. Sit down. Actually sit down. Crunch. That little moment? That one is yours, and nobody else's. Goldfield Flakes. Five minutes, just for you.

Direction: Busy parent, brisk at the top, then slowing into a small moment
What it is for: A tempo-change read. Trains going from chaos to calm in one breath.
Watch out for: Staying rushed after the turn. 'So give yourself five minutes' is the gear change. 'Actually sit down' is a gentle order to yourself, not the listener.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for the shift. The spot only works if the second half feels like relief.

The Grove

Drinks, juiceMature (55+)Southern USOne narrator60 secondsabout 58s
My granddaddy planted the first rows of this grove with his own two hands. He used to say an orange should taste like the sun it grew in, or it had no business leaving the farm. We still believe that at Grovehouse. Our oranges ripen on the tree, not in the back of a truck. When they are ready, we pick them, we squeeze them, and we get them bottled and on their way, fast. No shortcuts. Nothing added. Just orange juice that tastes like somebody cared. Pulp or no pulp? We don't judge. We make both. So tomorrow morning, pour yourself a tall, cold glass. Take that first sip, close your eyes, and see if you can't taste a little bit of sunshine. My granddaddy would be proud of that glass. I know I am. Grovehouse Orange Juice. From our grove to your glass.

Direction: Warm, proud, folksy family grower; smiling, never corny
What it is for: Heritage-brand storytelling. Trains a family story that carries a product promise.
Watch out for: Going sentimental on granddaddy. He is proud, not misty. The pulp line is the light moment; tag it with a smile, then bring it home warm.
What casting listens for: Heritage brands want sincerity. Casting listens for a voice that sounds like it owns the farm.

Two A.M.

Fast food, late nightYoung adult (18-25)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 29s
It's two a.m. You have made some choices tonight. Some good. Some we won't talk about. But this next choice? This one's easy. Night Owl Tacos is open until four. Crunchy tacos, loaded nachos, and a burrito the size of your forearm, all hot, all cheap, all waiting at the drive-thru window. We don't ask questions. We just ask if you want extra cheese. You do. Night Owl Tacos. Open late. No judgment.

Direction: Deadpan, knowing, a little conspiratorial; no hype at all
What it is for: Deadpan fast-food copy. Trains dry delivery and a two-word button.
Watch out for: Pushing 'You do.' It is the whole joke; say it flat and certain, as if the answer is obvious.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for attitude without effort. Late-night brands want a voice that is in on it.

Hear That Crunch

Fast foodAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 13s
Listen. Hear that? That's the crunch of the brand-new Firecracker Chicken Sandwich at Cluckworth's. Crispy, spicy, a little sweet, and piled high on a buttery toasted bun. Cluckworth's. Come get your crunch on.

Direction: Hushed tease at the top, then a burst of hype
What it is for: A dynamic-contrast fifteen. Trains going from a whisper to full energy cleanly.
Watch out for: Staying loud at the start. 'Listen. Hear that?' is almost whispered; the energy arrives on the sandwich name.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for control of volume. The contrast is the whole spot.

The Usual

Coffee, local cafe, duetAnyNeutral AmericanTwo narrators (duet)60 secondsabout 62s

Cast: JOALBRIGHT

JOMorning, Mr. Albright. The usual?
ALBRIGHTActually, Jo, I've been thinking. About my order.
JOUh oh.
ALBRIGHTEleven years I've been coming into Copper Pot Café. Eleven years of a medium drip, black, and a plain croissant.
JOA classic.
ALBRIGHTA rut. I'd like to try something new.
JOOkay! We've got the maple oat latte, the cardamom cold brew, the honey lavender—
ALBRIGHTLet's not go crazy.
JOA little cinnamon on top of your drip?
ALBRIGHT...Now you're talking.
JOAnd the croissant?
ALBRIGHTAlmond. No. Chocolate. No. Almond.
JOI'll warm up both.
ALBRIGHTBoth? Jo, I can't eat two croissants.
JOYou've said that before. Every single time.
ALBRIGHTYou are a good person, Jo.
JOI know. Copper Pot Café, on Bridge Street. Locally roasted coffee and fresh-baked pastries every single morning.
ALBRIGHTAnd the best seat by the window. Which is mine.
JOWhich is his.

Direction: Gentle two-hander comedy, a young barista and a long-time regular, lots of affection
What it is for: Duet practice with an age contrast. Trains warmth, reaction and timing in a slow-burn comedy.
Watch out for: Making Albright grumpy. He is sweet and indecisive. The big laugh is 'Let's not go crazy', so JO's list has to build to it quickly. The sell is shared, so pass it cleanly.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for chemistry and for two clearly different people, not two voices doing a sketch.

Going Places

Coffee, cold brewAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 15s
Slow-steeped for a full day. Smooth, bold, and never bitter. Northbound Cold Brew, in a can you can take anywhere. The trail. The commute. The meeting that should have been an email. Northbound. Cold brew, going places.

Direction: Cool, smooth, low-key confident; a smirk on the meeting line
What it is for: Lifestyle beverage copy. Trains cool without losing energy.
Watch out for: Going sleepy. 'Smooth' is a word to say, not a way to read. The meeting line is the only joke; tip it slightly.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for 'cool but awake'. It is harder than it sounds.

Every Bag Is a Party

SnacksAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 28s
Pop. Pop pop. Pop pop pop pop pop. That's the sound of Kernel Kettle Popcorn, small-batch kettle corn that tastes like the county fair, right in your kitchen. Sweet and salty. Crunchy and light. Made with real butter, real sugar, and a pinch of sea salt. Bring it to game night, movie night, or the car ride that is somehow taking forever. Kernel Kettle Popcorn. Every bag is a party. Pop.

Direction: Playful and bouncy, enjoying the sounds of the words
What it is for: Snack copy with onomatopoeia. Trains playfulness and rhythm.
Watch out for: Rattling off the pops like a drum. Let them speed up like real popcorn, slow to fast. Bring back one last 'Pop' at the end, small.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for fun that stays controlled. Rhythm is the skill here.

Mile Six

Snacks, barsAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 28s
Mile six. Your legs are burning, the water bottle is half empty, and the summit is still a long way up. Time for a Ridgeway Trail Bar. Oats, honey, roasted almonds and dark chocolate, pressed into a chewy bar that fits in any pocket and won't crumble in the bottom of your pack. Peanut Butter Crunch. Cranberry Almond. Salted Caramel Cashew. Ridgeway Trail Bars. Real food for the long way up.

Direction: Breathy-real at the top, like she's mid-hike, then friendly and clear
What it is for: Outdoorsy snack copy. Trains a physical scene-setting opener.
Watch out for: Faking exhaustion too hard. A little breath is enough. The flavor names are the product, so give each one its own beat.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for authenticity. Active-lifestyle brands want someone who sounds like they actually hike.

The Soda Fountain

Drinks, soft drinkMature (55+)Neutral AmericanOne narrator60 secondsabout 59s
When I was a kid, there was a soda fountain on the corner of Main and Maple. Red stools that spun. A jukebox that only took quarters. And a man named Mr. Hale, who made the best root beer float in the whole wide world. He'd pull the tap, and that foam would climb right up over the rim of the glass, and he'd wink and say, patience, son. Let it settle. That soda fountain has been gone a long time now. But every time I open a Barrel and Birch Root Beer, I'm right back on that stool. It's brewed the old-fashioned way, with real cane sugar, birch bark and a hint of vanilla. Creamy foam. Big, bold bite. So tonight, pour it over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Wait for the foam. Patience. Let it settle. Barrel and Birch Root Beer. Worth the wait.

Direction: Nostalgic storyteller, warm and gentle, a grandfather at the kitchen table
What it is for: Nostalgia storytelling. Trains memory, warmth and a callback tag.
Watch out for: Rushing the memory to get to the product. The first half sells the product more than the ingredient list does. The callback 'Patience. Let it settle.' should echo Mr. Hale, softer.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for truth in memory. It should sound remembered, not recited.

Hot Arvo

Drinks, soft drinkYoung adult (18-25)AustralianOne narrator30 secondsabout 29s
It's a stinker of an afternoon. The cricket's on, the sprinkler's going, and somebody's brought a pavlova that's already starting to lean. Time to crack open a Lemon Lark. Real squeezed lemons, a little bit of sugar, and bubbles that tickle your nose on the way down. Classic, Passionfruit or Ginger. Pop the lid. Hear the fizz. Feel the whole arvo cool right down. Lemon Lark Sparkling Lemonade. Sunshine, with a fizz.

Direction: Bright, bubbly, sun-drenched; natural Australian, not broad
What it is for: Scene-setting beverage copy with an accent. Trains energy and local color.
Watch out for: Overplaying the slang. 'Stinker' and 'arvo' should come out as naturally as 'afternoon'. The release is 'Time to crack open a Lemon Lark.'
What casting listens for: Casting for regional reads listens for comfort. They want local, not a caricature.

It's Just Water

Drinks, waterAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 14s
This is Brightwell Sparkling Water. It has bubbles. It has a hint of lime. It has zero sugar. That's it. That's the ad. Brightwell. Honestly, it's just really good water. You should try some.

Direction: Flat, honest, a tiny shrug; anti-ad deadpan
What it is for: Anti-ad deadpan. Trains confidence in doing almost nothing.
Watch out for: Adding a wink. 'That's it. That's the ad.' is funnier the more matter-of-fact it is.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for nerve. Very few actors trust a line this simple.

Blast Off Breakfast

Grocery brand, cerealAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 28s
Three. Two. One. Blast off! Cosmo Crunch is here! The out-of-this-world cereal with crunchy rocket-shaped oat pieces and marshmallow moons in six galactic colors! Pour on the milk and watch the moons float to the top. Then hunt for the secret comet shape hidden in every box! Cosmo Crunch. Part of a balanced breakfast, and totally out of this world! Ask a grown-up to find it in the cereal aisle!

Direction: Big, cartoony kids' announcer, huge smile, crystal clear
What it is for: Kids' cereal announcer. Trains big character energy that stays articulate.
Watch out for: Going so big the words blur. Kids' spots still need every product detail heard. Drop into a friendly, normal voice for the grown-up line at the end.
What casting listens for: Kids casting listens for enthusiasm that sounds real, plus perfect diction.

Sunday at Nonna Rosa's

Restaurant (local)Mature (55+)Neutral AmericanOne narrator60 secondsabout 55s
When I opened Nonna Rosa's, people asked me why I'd name the restaurant after my grandmother instead of myself. Easy. Every recipe on our menu is hers. The Sunday gravy that simmers for six hours. The meatballs we roll by hand every morning. The lasagna with so many layers my son once tried to count them and gave up. And the tiramisu she made me promise never to write down. I didn't. I know it by heart. Here in Fairhaven, we've been feeding families for twenty years. First dates. Graduations. Wakes, even. Big tables, loud laughter, and nobody leaves hungry. That's the rule. Come see us this Sunday for Family Night, when kids eat free with every adult entrée. Nonna Rosa's Trattoria, on Harbor Street in Fairhaven. Come hungry. Mangia. And honey, eat something. You look thin.

Direction: Warm, proud owner, funny and generous; no put-on Italian accent
What it is for: Owner-voice restaurant storytelling. Trains warmth, pride and a comic final button.
Watch out for: Doing an Italian accent. She is an American granddaughter. The laugh is 'You look thin'; play it as a genuine concern, not a punchline.
What casting listens for: Local restaurant clients listen for heart. Casting wants someone you would trust to feed your family.

Low and Slow

Restaurant (local), barbecueAdult (40-55)Southern USOne narrator60 secondsabout 56s
Folks, I'm Pete, and I'll tell you something about barbecue that nobody wants to hear. You can't rush it. Every night, long after the last customer goes home, I'm out back loading the smoker with hickory. Brisket goes in at midnight. Pork shoulder right after. And then we wait. Fourteen hours. No shortcuts. Just wood, fire, and patience. By lunchtime, that brisket's got a bark on it you could frame, and it pulls apart if you look at it funny. We serve it up with collard greens, mac and cheese, jalapeño cornbread, and my mama's sweet tea, which is sweeter than it needs to be, and I will not apologize. Smokestack Pete's BBQ, out on Highway Twelve, just past the water tower. Open Wednesday through Sunday until we sell out. And we do sell out. Come hungry. Leave happy.

Direction: Owner-voice, easy drawl, proud and a little stubborn; relaxed pace
What it is for: Long-form local restaurant read. Trains a slow, confident pace and personality in the details.
Watch out for: Speeding up. Pete does not rush barbecue and he does not rush talking. The joke 'I will not apologize' is a flat, proud statement. 'And we do sell out' is a warning, not a brag.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for authenticity. A Southern read should sound like home, not a cartoon.

Friday Night Chippy

Restaurant (local), fish and chipsAdult (40-55)Northern EnglishOne narrator30 secondsabout 31s
Friday night. The rain's coming in sideways off the harbour, and there's only one thing for it. The Salty Gull. Fresh cod and haddock in our golden batter, chunky chips cooked twice, mushy peas, and a proper pickled onion if you're feeling brave. Eat in by the window, or take it down to the sea wall wrapped in paper, the way it should be. The Salty Gull, on Quay Street. Fried fresh. Served hot. Mind the gulls.

Direction: Cheery, down-to-earth, a local's local; a grin on the last line
What it is for: Local restaurant copy with a regional British voice. Trains atmosphere and appetite.
Watch out for: Reading it posh. This is a seaside chippy. The appetite lives in 'golden', 'chunky' and 'proper'. 'Mind the gulls' is a friendly warning.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for warmth and place. The accent should feel like it belongs to the shop.

All Day Breakfast

Restaurant (local), duetAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanTwo narrators (duet)30 secondsabout 30s

Cast: SERVERCUSTOMER

SERVERMorning, hon. Welcome to Sunny Side Diner. Coffee?
CUSTOMERPlease. And, um, what's good?
SERVEREverything. But the lemon ricotta pancakes are why people drive in from three towns over.
CUSTOMEROkay. And the breakfast burrito?
SERVERSize of a football.
CUSTOMERAnd the biscuits and gravy?
SERVERYou want to try all of it, don't you?
CUSTOMER...Is that allowed?
SERVERHon, it's Sunny Side. All-day breakfast, bottomless coffee, on Maple Avenue.

Direction: Quick diner two-hander, a no-nonsense server and an overwhelmed customer
What it is for: Short duet with a clear build. Trains tight cue pickup and character contrast.
Watch out for: The server going sweet. She is brisk and kind. The customer's '...Is that allowed?' is a real question; let the pause before it exist.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for character in very few words. Both roles need a clear attitude from line one.

Built by Hand

Drinks, craft beerAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator60 secondsabout 56s
There's an old limestone quarry at the edge of town. For a hundred years, men cut stone out of it by hand, one block at a time. When we opened our brewery in the old quarry office, we figured we'd honor them the only way we knew. By doing things the hard way. At Cutstone Brewing Company, every batch is brewed in small runs, with local barley, whole-cone hops, and water drawn from the same limestone ground those men worked. Try Cutter's Lager, crisp and clean. Blockhouse Amber, toasty with a touch of caramel. Or our seasonal Lantern Stout, rich with roasted coffee and dark chocolate. Visit the taproom on weekends. Take the tour, meet the people who make it, and see where it all began. Cutstone Brewing Company. Built by hand. Please enjoy responsibly. Must be twenty-one or older.

Direction: Grounded, warm, mature storyteller; the responsibility tag clear and unhurried
What it is for: Adult beverage storytelling. Trains a craft story, clear product names, and a clean legal tag.
Watch out for: Throwing away the tag. 'Please enjoy responsibly' is required and must be as clear as the brand name. Keep the beer descriptions tasteful, not party-voice.
What casting listens for: Adult beverage casting listens for maturity and trust. They want a voice that sounds like it knows beer, not one that sounds like a party.

Drizzle It on Everything

Grocery brandAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 27s
Pizza? Drizzle it. Fried chicken? Drizzle it. Biscuits, cheese boards, roasted carrots, vanilla ice cream? Drizzle, drizzle, drizzle, and yes, trust me, drizzle. Hivefire Hot Honey is pure wildflower honey infused with real chili peppers. Sweet first. Then a little kick. Then you go back for more. Find it next to the regular honey, looking a whole lot more interesting. Hivefire Hot Honey. Sweet, with a sting.

Direction: Excited foodie friend, building momentum, then savoring
What it is for: Grocery-brand copy with a build. Trains momentum through repetition.
Watch out for: Saying every 'drizzle' the same way. They should build, and the last 'trust me, drizzle' is a confession. Slow down for 'Sweet first. Then a little kick.'
What casting listens for: Food casting listens for appetite and personality together.

The Skeptic

Grocery brand, plant-basedMature (55+)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 32s
I'm a meat guy. Always have been. So when my daughter put a Rootwell Plant Burger on my grill, I had some things to say. Then I ate it. It sizzles. It gets a good char. It's juicy. With cheese, pickles and a toasted bun, I honestly could not tell you what I was missing. I'm still a meat guy. I'm just a meat guy who's had three of these. Rootwell Plant Burgers. Made from plants. Made for the grill.

Direction: Real-person testimonial, gruff but fair, dry humor, never salesy
What it is for: Real-person skeptic testimonial. Trains the reluctant convert, one of the most requested reads.
Watch out for: Sounding convinced from the start. He is resistant until 'Then I ate it.' The final line is a grudging admission; underplay it.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for believability. They want the guy next door, not an actor playing him.

Froth

Drinks, plant-basedYoung adult (18-25)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 16s
Creamy enough for your latte. Smooth enough for your cereal. And it steams into a froth your barista would be proud of. Hollow Oak Oat Milk. Made from oats, and not much else. Try it in your coffee tomorrow.

Direction: Easy, friendly, lightly upbeat; a casual recommendation
What it is for: Simple plant-based product copy. Trains a light, friendly read with a clear ask.
Watch out for: Selling too hard. This is a casual tip from a friend. The ask 'Try it in your coffee tomorrow' is warm and specific.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for a natural modern voice that still sounds like a brand.

Dinner, Decided

Delivery app, duetYoung adult (18-25)Neutral AmericanTwo narrators (duet)60 secondsabout 63s

Cast: MAYATHEO

MAYAOkay. What do you want for dinner?
THEOI don't care. Whatever you want.
MAYAThai?
THEOHad Thai yesterday. And the day before.
MAYAPizza?
THEOFeels heavy. I have a thing tomorrow.
MAYASushi?
THEOIt's a Tuesday.
MAYAWhat does that have to do with... okay. You know what? Forget it. I'm opening Forkfly.
THEOWhat's Forkfly?
MAYAAll your favorite local restaurants, in one app. Tacos, curry, burgers, ramen, that Greek place you pretend you don't love. You watch your order get made, you track the driver right to the door, and it shows up while it's still hot.
THEOAll of them?
MAYAAll of them. Now pick.
THEOOkay. Hmm. Ramen. No. Tacos. Wait, can I get ramen and tacos?
MAYAFrom two places? Yes.
THEO...Is that a thing people do?
MAYAIt is now. Forkfly. Dinner, decided.
THEOI'm adding the Greek place.
MAYAOf course you are.

Direction: Roommate comedy, fast and naturalistic, lots of real indecision
What it is for: A longer two-hander where the sell is inside the dialogue. Trains naturalism and keeping product lines conversational.
Watch out for: MAYA turning into an announcer on the app line. She is explaining it to a friend. THEO's refusals should each be a different flavor of excuse.
What casting listens for: App brands want natural, young, overlapping energy. Casting listens for whether you sound like real roommates.

Friday Night Hero

Grocery brand, frozen pizzaAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator60 secondsabout 58s
Every Friday, the same thing happens at our house. Five o'clock rolls around. Everybody's tired. The kids are hungry. And somebody asks the question. What's for dinner? In the old days, that was when the arguing started. Now, I just walk over to the freezer, very calmly, and take out a Brickline Stone-Baked Pizza. Thin, crispy crust, baked on real stone. A tangy tomato sauce. Loads of mozzarella that stretches when you pull a slice, so the kids can do that thing where they hold it up in the air. Twelve minutes in the oven. That's all. The house smells like a pizzeria, the table fills up, and for about half an hour, nobody fights about anything. My wife calls me the Friday Night Hero. The kids call me the pizza guy. I'll take either one. Brickline Stone-Baked Pizza. In the freezer aisle. Friday, sorted.

Direction: Real dad, dry and proud, a little mock-heroic
What it is for: Real-person family storytelling. Trains a conversational one-minute read with a comic arc.
Watch out for: Playing the hero straight. 'Very calmly' is the joke; he thinks he is a legend. Keep the pizza description appetizing, then return to dry for the ending.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for a believable dad who can still sell the food. Real-person work with a story is in high demand.

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