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Bernard of Clairvaux

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Overview
Rehearsals
Recording
Payment
Instructions
Roles
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Overview

Bernard of Clairvaux

France. 1113 AD. Following the death of his wife, grief fills the household of the Lord of Fontaines. As the family mourns, one son, preparing for a military career, feels a deeper yearning. He questions life’s purpose, and feels called to serve a higher authority. This is the story of The Honey Tongued Doctor, Bernard of Clairvaux.

An original audio drama series from The Merry Beggars.

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Rehearsals

Bernard of Clairvaux

Rehearsals for Bernard of Clairvaux will take place on Tuesday, January 19th, 2027, 12:30pm–3:30pm, and Tuesday, January 26th, 2027, 1:00pm–2:30pm CT. Rehearsals are conducted via Zoom.

Recording

Bernard of Clairvaux

Recordings for Bernard of Clairvaux will take place on Friday, February 5th, 2027, 8:00am–5:30pm CT, in person at our studios in Lincolnshire, IL.

Payment

Bernard of Clairvaux

Session fee: Up to $225/day + $20/hr for rehearsals and dialect coaching.

Instructions

Bernard of Clairvaux

Decide! Determine which show you will be auditioning for by choosing from the list on our audition page. Then, look through the character breakdowns and choose which character you'd like to audition for. You can audition for multiple roles.

Sides! Within the dropdown for each character description, you'll find downloadable PDFs of the audition sides for that character. Download the sides. Review the sides until you are familiar with them and comfortable performing them.

Hide! Next, set up your space. Find a quiet space and prepare to record your audition using whatever recording software is available to you. This can be done on your phone if access to a studio or home-recording equipment is limited. Please record only your own lines, not those of the other characters in the scene(s).

Recording

MP3 audio recordings are the only format that will be accepted. Please do not submit WAV files, video files, Dropbox links to video auditions, or any other file format. Submissions that are not provided as MP3 audio files will not be reviewed.

Please record in a quiet environment and submit raw audio only—no music, sound effects, EQ, compression, noise reduction, or other processing.

We are specifically requesting auditions with NO READER. Read only the lines for the character(s) you are auditioning for and leave a natural pause where the other character’s lines would occur.

SUBMISSIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Delivery

Deadline: Friday, November 27th, 5pm CT

Please slate prior to each side: "Your Name, Character, Side #". Each character should be recorded separately and uploaded as its own mp3 file. Please label your files CHARACTER NAME-Your Name-Side#s (Your Location)

Ex: BERNARD-Actor Name-Sides1&2 (Chicago)

Once you submit, you should receive an automated acknowledgement from [email protected]. Please add that address to your recognized contacts so that the confirmation is not directed to your junk mail folder. Thank you!

Seeking local-hire actors for all roles in this series.

Dialect

Please record scenes with a CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN DIALECT but with special attention to the social status and education of the characters. Speak French names, words, and places with a light French accent.

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Roles

Bernard of Clairvaux

Bernard

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Lead

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Male

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20-30s

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Contemporary American dialect

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Double Cast

Description

Nobleman’s son. Brilliant, charismatic, and fiercely persuasive, drawing people in with warmth, wit, and quiet authority. Driven yet humble, he reads people instinctively and inspires rather than commands. Resonant, controlled voice.

Contemporary American dialect (speak French names, words, and places with a light French accent)

Downloads

18-30

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Abbot Pontius/Duke of Burgundy

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Supporting

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Male

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40s

,

Contemporary American dialect

)

Double Cast

Description

ABBOT PONTIUS. 40s. Abbot of Cluny. Charismatic, proud, power conscious, and strategically minded. Fiercely protects his institution.

DUKE OF BURGUNDY. 40s. Powerful French nobleman. Commanding, diplomatic, dignified, and accustomed to loyalty.

Contemporary American dialect (speak French names, words, and places with a light French accent)

Downloads

30-55

Abbot Stephen

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Supporting

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Male

,

50s

,

Contemporary American dialect

)

Double Cast

Description

Abbot of Citeaux Monastery. Discerning, systematic, and prayerful.

Contemporary American dialect (speak French names, words, and places with a light French accent)

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Downloads

55+

Gerard

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Supporting

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Male

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20-30s

,

Contemporary American dialect

)

Double Cast

Description

Bernard's older brother. Strong, practical, and steadfast. A disciplined warrior with natural leadership.

Contemporary American dialect (speak French names, words, and places with a light French accent)

Downloads

18-30

Grand Prior Bernard/Father

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Supporting

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Male

,

40-50s

,

Contemporary American dialect

)

Double Cast

Description

GRAND PRIOR BERNARD. 40s. Grand Prior of Cluny. Calculating, ambitious, politically shrewd, and outwardly charming. Works patiently behind the scenes to protect his influence.

FATHER. 40s–50s. Lord of Fontaines and Bernard’s father. Distinguished, compassionate, and even tempered, with quiet strength and deep care for his family.

Contemporary American dialect (speak French names, words, and places with a light French accent)

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Downloads

30-55

Hombeline

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Supporting

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Female

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20-30s

,

Contemporary American dialect

)

Double Cast

Description

Bernard’s younger sister and the family’s only daughter. Bright, affectionate, and deeply sensitive to abandonment.

Contemporary American dialect (speak French names, words, and places with a light French accent)

Downloads

18-30

Robert

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Supporting

,

Male

,

15-20s (18+ to play younger)

,

Contemporary American dialect

)

Double Cast

Description

Bernard’s energetic young nephew. Bright, eager, and idealistic, determined to follow the men he admires.

Contemporary American dialect (speak French names, words, and places with a light French accent)

Downloads

18-30

Uncle Gaudry

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Supporting

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Male

,

40-50s

,

Contemporary American dialect

)

Double Cast

Description

Bernard’s uncle and Count de Touillon. Honorable, resolute, and a seasoned military leader with quiet humility.

Contemporary American dialect (speak French names, words, and places with a light French accent)

Downloads

30-55

William of St. Thierry/Brother Nivard

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Supporting

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Female

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20-40s

,

Contemporary American dialect

)

Double Cast

Description

WILLIAM OF ST. THIERRY. 30s–40s. Abbot and Bernard’s closest friend. Loyal, thoughtful, passionate, and a trusted confidant.

BROTHER NIVARD. 20s–30s. Monk at Citeaux Monastery. Questioning, modest, and reliable.

Contemporary American dialect (speak French names, words, and places with a light French accent)

Downloads

30-55

Young Robert

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Supporting

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Male

,

11-12

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Contemporary American dialect

)

Double Cast

Description

Bernard’s energetic young nephew. Bright, eager, and idealistic. Looks up to the men in his family and is determined to follow in their footsteps.

Contemporary American dialect (speak French names, words, and places with a light French accent)

Downloads

Under 18

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