We are building a sound booth to create an audiobook version of Traffic Stop: Human Division. We want our donators to know the money used to cover this expense was from our own personal funds. Donations are being used to cover presentation expenses. The 4×6 walls are insulated and sheet rock is secure! Sound equipment and applications to record and edit now have☑️ been checked off on the ‘to-do’ list.
We need adult voice narrators. While we wait for the auditions to take place we will be figuring out the equipment. As always volunteers are needed in all areas. If you have any recommendations for actor voices, please send them our way or suggest the person you have in mind to follow us on Facebook or Instagram to get notifications.
Main Characters:
Seth: (adolescent male) is the narrator throughout most of this story. He is the Chimera/spiritual guide for his twin sister, Marley. He is a tender soul who is called to work miracles.
*Paper Back pg.83 entire page pg. 88-89, pg. 40-41 *Kindle pg. Paragraph pg. 100,
Lupe: (adult female with Spanish accent) Lupe is Guatemalan with Spanish as her first language. She has crossed over into the spirit world throughout most of the novel. She is a teenaged mother who lived only to give birth, then she continued mothering her children from the spirit world.
*Paper Back pg. 102-105, 279 3rd paragraph *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Otis: (older adult male with gravelly voice) Otis is the antagonist of the story. He is a gruff, prejudiced, entitled, and self-righteous manipulator who is addicted to sex, work, and alcohol.
*Paper Back pg. 67-73, 266, 267 *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Young Otis: (childlike voice) – Otis is in purgatory and very vulnerable about where he will end up. He reverts back into a 4-year-old boy who was hurt.
*Paper Back pg. Paragraph *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Young Marley: (adolescent female) – Marley is an angry, abandoned adolescent who has access to all the toys and clothes. She was robbed of her racial and cultural roots. She was robbed of her innocence. She is seeking her identity.
*Paper Back pg. 212-217, 261-paragraph 1-4. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Jane: (Older Caucasian female) – Jane, a southern belle, is in a sexually and emotionally abusive marriage with Otis. She chooses to remain silent because on some level, she is also trafficked into this fraudulent lifestyle. Jane uses perfectionism, control, and over-responsibility to manage her chaotic world.
*Paper Back pg. 238-240, 275-276 *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Layne: (Middle-aged Caucasian male) Layne is Marley’s father and a suicidal mortician who lost the love of his life and hope for his future. In over his head and without support, he has not been coping well.
*Paper Back pg. 193-201. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Linda Lynn: (Middle-aged female) Linda is a witty, intelligent mental health therapist who guides Layne through his worst days.
*Paper Back pg. 43-46, 127-135. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Older Marley: (30-year-old) Marley reclaims her voice and has evolved into a healthier adult.
*Paper Back pg. 288-295. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Hector: (Middle-aged Spanish speaking male) Hector is Lupe’s father who finds himself victimized by Otis’ twisted game. He has much to say and no one wants to listen.
*Paper Back pg. 59-65. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Additional Characters
Robbie: (Caucasian Middle-aged male)- Robbie is Otis’ younger brother who suffers his own demons. Because of a stroke, he is trapped in his mind and is revictimized while Otis confesses all he has done.
*Paper Back pg. 67-73, 78, 169-171,. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Enslaved Girl 1: (adolescent female) one or two lines after being trafficked by Otis.
*Paper Back pg. 56 *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Enslaved Girl 2: (adolescent female) one or two lines after being trafficked by Otis
*Paper Back pg. 56 *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Moe: (20-30 y-o male) – Big dog in Liberty jail, heckling Hector.
*Paper Back pg. 59-64 *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Squeaky: (20-30 y-o male) Moe’s right-hand man who has a squeaky voice, no teeth, super skinny and a meth addict.
*Paper Back pg. 59-61,63-64. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Luis: (Spanish accent male) Interpreter for Hector’s story at the jail.
*Paper Back pg. 65. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Chase: (20-30 y-o Caucasian male) Chase is a young, antisocial “player” who would prey on anyone or do anything to get what he wants.
*Paper Back pg. 116,120. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Secretary of State receptionist: (middle-aged female) Monotoned woman who hates her job.
*Paper Back pg. 56 *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Christina: (20-30 y-o female) High pitched, bubbly, naïve personality who is Otis’ receptionist when he starts to grow an ounce of a conscious.
*Paper Back pg. 143-148. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Dr. Ferguson: (Middle-aged female) Kind female doctor with great bedside manner and comforts a scared teen mother.
*Paper Back pg. 211,213,227. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Officer Blakely: (Female) Woman officer when Marley is found. All business and supportive.
*Paper Back pg. 198, 200201. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Melvin: (Middle-aged male) Hard-ass addiction’s counselor who isn’t easily manipulated.
*Paper Back pg.161-162. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Tess: (Female 30-40 y-o) Tess is Layne’s younger sister who is the first Kennedy to learn of Otis’ abuse even though she has removed herself from the family dynamics. She is focusing on her career as a ballet dance instructor, and is not playing the Kennedy’s antics. She is supportive when she discovers Marley’s feelings of shame.
*Paper Back pg. 240 *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Officer Schmidt: (Middle-aged male)
*Paper Back pg. 196-199. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Felicity: (Female trauma therapist): Felicity is genuine, encouraging, and supportive in repairing the relationship between Marley and Layne.
*Paper Back pg. 219-223. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Ez: (Adolescent male) Ez has ADHD and is excited, full of life, spontaneous, and engaging.
*Paper Back pg. 285-294 *Kindle pg. Paragraph
H-Mo: (Adolescent male) Ez’s twin brother who is guarded, depressed, analytical, and pessimistic.
*Paper Back pg. 285-294. Kindle pg. Paragraph
Guirma: Female with Spanish accent; says it like it is in group therapy.
*Paper Back pg. 244. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Tomas: Male 30’s: Tomas is an attractive, intelligent professional who is confident, yet somewhat awkward when it comes to women.
*Paper Back pg. 288-293. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Jessica Haas: (middle-aged female) Jessica is the first trafficked individual in this story. Bitter, resentful, and vengeful. Minimal lines, but important ones.
*Paper Back pg. 256. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
God: (DEEP Voice, male) God is displayed as a playful, sarcastic Deity with Otis because Otis would not have received the message any other way. Later in the novel, God talks to Seth with mercy, grace, and kindness.
*Paper Back pg. 147, 153-154. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Brecks: (Elderly female) – Brecks is a replica of Betty White. Ornery matchmaker who mettles playfully in other people’s business.
*Paper Back pg. 288-293. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Radiologist: male or female – Professional explanation of ultrasound
*Paper Back pg. 215. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
911 Operator – any gender
*Paper Back pg. 195-196. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Esme: First language Spanish, middle age, nanny
*Paper Back pg. 247. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Shirley: Enslaved girl 3, young teenager
*Paper Back pg. 168. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Radio Announcer: female
*Paper Back pg. 188. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
Sonia: Enslaved girl 4, teenager
*Paper Back pg. 190-191. *Kindle pg. Paragraph
We will be doubling up on some roles, so if you are interested in volunteering for more than one part please let us know. You can schedule your audition here.
Traffic Stop: Human Division 