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5
 Episodes
 Episode

José Sánchez del Río

May 6 & 11

Rehearsals Begin

May 20

Recordings Begin

Up to $200

Per day of recording
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Overview

José Sánchez del Río

Mexico, 1927. Churches are shuttered, priests hunted, and the faith has been driven underground. As the Cristeros rise in rebellion, one boy is drawn not to violent conflict — but to the promise of even greater glory. How far can a young man go when his faith is tested by fear, pain, and the risk of death? This is the story of José Sánchez del Río.

An original audio drama series from The Merry Beggars.

Rehearsals

José Sánchez del Río

Rehearsals for José Sánchez del Río will take place on Wednesday, May 6th 1:00pm-4:00pm and Monday, May 11th 1:00pm-2:30pm CT. Rehearsals are conducted via Zoom.

Recording

José Sánchez del Río

Recordings for José Sánchez del Río will be on Wednesday, May 20, 8:00am-5:30pm CT, in person at our studios in Lincolnshire, IL.

Payment

José Sánchez del Río

Recordings for José Sánchez del Río will be on Wednesday, May 20, 8:00am-5:30pm CT, in person at our studios in Lincolnshire, IL.

Instructions

José Sánchez del Río

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 preferred. Video auditions will be accepted if you can't record audio-only.

If recording your audition as a video, please ensure that you're in a quiet environment with a neutral background. If recording your audition as audio, please send raw audio with no special effects or music. We'd prefer not to hear a reader reading with you, and there's no need for you to read other characters' lines.

We prefer auditions with no "reader" - just you reading the lines for the role you're auditioning for. You can leave a natural break where the lines of the other character(s) would be.

Delivery

Deadline: Monday, April 13th, 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: JOSELITO-Actor Name-Sides1&2 (Chicago)

Once you submit, you should receive an automated acknowledgement from casting@themerrybeggars.com. 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.

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Roles

José Sánchez del Río
Joselito
(
Lead
Male
14
Light Spanish dialect
)
Double Cast
Description

Brave, eager and stubborn. Takes on challenges far beyond his years with fearless determination. The youngest brother—small in stature, but resolute.

Under 18
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Aunt Magdalena
(
Supporting
Female
30s
Light Spanish dialect
)
Double Cast
Description

Compassionate and daring, a secretive ally. Anxious but dependable.

30-55
Father Ignacio/Medic
(
Supporting
Male
50s
Light Spanish dialect
)
Double Cast
Description

FATHER IGNACIO. 50s. Gentle, courageous, and steadfast. Deeply faithful yet aware of the cost.

MEDIC. 40s. Harried and exhausted field doctor. Works tirelessly under pressure with grit and resolve.

30-55
Lieutenant Ramírez/Mayor Picazo
(
Supporting
Male
30-40s
Light Spanish dialect
)
Double Cast
Description

LIEUTENANT RAMIREZ. 30s. Sharp, tactical, and battle-hardened. Direct and sensible. Leads with clarity and precision.

MAYOR PICAZO. 40s. Calculating and politically ambitious. Polished and outwardly reasonable, but manipulative and two-faced beneath the surface.

30-55
Macario
(
Supporting
Male
18
Light Spanish dialect
)
Double Cast
Description

Protective oldest brother. Brave and action-driven. Carries responsibility heavily, with a pride that sometimes outpaces his judgment.

18-30
Mamá
(
Supporting
Female
30s
Light Spanish dialect
)
Double Cast
Description

Devout and resilient. Nurturing and steadfast, yet quietly fearful for those she loves.

30-55
María
(
Supporting
Female
10
Light Spanish dialect
)
Double Cast
Description

Gentle yet spirited, hopeful and strong-willed. Affectionate but bossy. Keeps her brothers in line.

Under 18
Miguel
(
Supporting
Male
16
Light Spanish dialect
)
Double Cast
Description

Rational, loyal, and quietly strong. A weary realist with a teasing edge. Balances duty with a steady, grounded presence.

18-30
Papá/General Mendoza
(
Supporting
Male
30-40s
Light Spanish dialect
)
Double Cast
Description

PAPA. 30-40s. Stern, principled. A hardworking protector. Leads his family with strategy, restraint, and a heavy sense of responsibility.

GENERAL MENDOZA. 40s. Worn but commanding rebel leader. Resolute and fatherly. Inspires through quiet authority and hard-earned conviction.

30-55
Trino
(
Supporting
Male
15
Light Spanish dialect
)
Double Cast
Description

Loyal, sensitive, and warm. Outgoing and good-humored. Brings lightness and camaraderie to those around him.

Under 18

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