Saint Jerome

A brilliant but arrogant and sarcastic scholar/translator. Irascible. Passionate and studious about language. Later: Driven by a passionate pursuit of Biblical truth and fierce.

BONOSUS. 25-35.Contemporary American dialect. Jerome's patient, loyal best friend, who looks up to his wit and brilliance.

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VOICE 1. 25-35. Contemporary American dialect. Gravelly-textured voice. Emphasizing distortion and accusation. Taunts Jerome.

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PAULINUS. 35-40. Contemporary American dialect. Light Middle Eastern dialect. A respected and influential bishop. A strong supporter of Jerome's scholarship. He is certain no one is more skilled than Jerome for translating tasks.

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DRIVER. 25-40. Contemporary American dialect. An angry chariot driver.

DAVID. 25-35. Contemporary American dialect. A young, anxious student. He admires Jerome, but fears his temper.

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MONK. 25-35. Contemporary American dialect. Frail young man in Jerome's monastery.

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VOICE 3. 25-35. Contemporary American dialect. Hollow, sharp. Emphasizing distortion and accusation.

DONATUS. 30-40. Jerome's mentor. A learned and disciplined scholar. He is inspired by Jerome's brilliance, but fears his arrogance might destroy his reputation.

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MAN. 30-35. A young scholar studying Scripture.

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MESSENGER. 30-40. A messenger in the city of Aquilea.

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GUARD. 30-40. Strong man who protects/works for Pope Damasus.

EUSTOCHIUM. 20-30. Contemporary American dialect. A devoted, intelligent young student. Passionate and intuitive. Sensitive.

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STREET VENDOR. 20-30. Light Middle Eastern dialect. A street vendor in the city of Antioch.

MALCHUS. 40-50. Light Middle Eastern dialect. A monk whose faith never wavers, even among captivity and forced marriage. Humble, wise.

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HOST. 35-50. Contemporary American dialect. Host of public Scripture readings.

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SERPENT/DEVIL. 35-40. Contemporary American dialect. The Devil. He wants to keep Jerome's mind/heart. Persuasive. Seductive. Unsettling. Perhaps androgynous. See role of Devil in The Passion of the Christ.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rmv1PmL6q0 (at 4:16 mark).

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POPE DAMASUS. 45-50. Contemporary American dialect. A determined and influential leader, respected for his vigorous defense of orthodox Christian doctrine.

MARCELLA. 35-45. Independent, intelligent, and deeply pious Roman noblewoman.

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VOICE 2. 35-45. Poignant, harsh. Emphasizing distortion and accusation. Taunts Jerome.

MERCHANT. 25-30. Contemporary American dialect. A busy merchant.

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LUCIUS. 20-25. Contemporary American dialect. Jerome's schoolmate in Rome. Lighthearted.

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BAR ANANAIS. 25-30. Light Middle Eastern dialect. A Jewish scholar. Smart,though he fears his community.

PAULA. 45-55. Strong-willed Roman noblewoman devoted to helping the poor. Humble, generous.

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WOMAN. 45-55. A noblewoman in the city of Aquilea.

RUFINUS. 20-25. Jerome's adventurous classmate. Frustrated by Jerome's alienating personality.

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STUDENT 1. 20-25. A Roman student who dislikes Jerome's arrogance and challenges him.

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CHRIST. 30-35. Jesus Christ. He knows Jerome better than anyone. Confronts Jerome when it comes to his shortcomings, yet compassionate and full of mercy.

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SERVANT. 30-35. Servant to Bishop Paulinus. Loyal.

STUDENT 2. 25-30. Contemporary American dialect. A Roman student who dislikes Jerome's arrogance; friend of Student 1.

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READER. 25-30. Contemporary American dialect.A young man interested in reading and debating Scriptures.

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YOSEF. 30-35. Light Middle Eastern dialect. A convert to Christianity from Judaism. A monk and Hebrew teacher. Humble, friendly, compassionate.

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