Thank you everyone who auditioned for our upcoming anthology Invasive Affairs. The community’s passion and dedication have truly amazed us, and while we couldn’t cast everyone, the efforts on display have left a lasting impression.
With that said, we’re thrilled to share with you the sensational cast that will be bringing this production to life. Known for their captivating performances on stage, streaming, games, and film, we’ve announced the full voice cast joining the project – so go check them out in the cast announcement!
That’s not all for you aspiring voice talent. While we’ll hard at work on Invasive Affairs, we’ve casually dropped the first teaser of our next production opening its casting call in the months ahead. Learn more about this upcoming audio drama: The City That Burned On All Four Sides 🔥
Creative Director, Cold Open Stories
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Since 2019, Cold Open Stories has been dedicated to the art of short fiction and immersive aural experiences.
Across the site you’ll discover captivating tales that pack a punch in a compact form. Whether you’re a busy reader craving quick literary escapes, or an aspiring author honing your skills, our platform is the perfect home for you.
Join likeminded voice talent and writers from around the world as we publish and promote stories that’ll be familiar to fans of Love, Death & Robots, Memories, Heavy Metal, or Black Mirror.
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The short story is an exercise in brevity, tension, and technique. Explore quirky, artisanal, weird, or the unconventional - all within one sitting.
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We put meticulous effort into capturing sounds and foley for each audio drama. Find yourself transported to spaces far and wide.
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We love to mash-up themes and genres. Science-Fantasy? Western-Thriller? Horror-Romance? We love to mix tones and styles.
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