Rose of Lima

ROSE. 15–30s (18+ to play younger). Rose of Lima. Determined, compassionate, unconventional, and willful. Resists pressure to marry and remains deeply devoted to Jesus despite conflict with her family.

MARIANA. 20s. Observant, nurturing, and sincere young servant in the Flores household.

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

ABUELA ISABEL. 50–70s. Commanding, traditional, opinionated, and sharp tongued matriarch. Frequently clashes with Maria and Rose.

MARICELA. 30–50s. Energetic, loyal, and reactive Dominican tertiary. Friend to Rose.

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

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Playful, loyal, practical, and supportive. Rose's older brother and trusted ally through family conflict.

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

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FR. MATEO. Contemporary American (speak Spanish names, words, and places with a light Spanish accent). 30–50s. Measured, thoughtful, practical, and supportive local priest. Rose's spiritual director.

PIRATE 1. Dutch dialect. 40–60s. Aggressive, commanding, and threatening Dutch pirate. Leads the raid on the cathedral.

GASPAR. Late 30s–Early 50s. Warm, optimistic, and devoted father to Rose. Takes financial risks to improve his family's circumstances.

ARCHBISHOP TORIBIO. 50s–60s. Perceptive, approachable, and encouraging archbishop. Supports Rose's desire to serve others.

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

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Gentle, playful, reassuring, and direct. Appears to Young Rose in the form of a child, but speaks with the wisdom, maturity, and quiet authority of Jesus.

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

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Jesus Christ as he appears to Rose in prayer. Gentle, calm, reassuring, and quietly authoritative.

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

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MARIA. 30-50s. Rose’s mother. Tough but loving, convinced she knows what is best for her family, and highly concerned with beauty and status.

TERESA. 30-40s. Practical, friendly, candid, and loyal Dominican tertiary. Helps Rose with her apothecary work.

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

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MARTIN. Contemporary American (speak Spanish names, words, and places with a light Spanish accent). 20–30s. Calm, thoughtful, compassionate, and grounded. Rose's longtime friend and a Dominican lay brother. St. Martin de Porres.

PIRATE 2. Dutch dialect. 20s. Taunting, reckless, and menacing younger Dutch pirate. Threatens the cathedral crowd and mocks Rose.

VINCENT. Contemporary American (speak Spanish names, words, and places with a light Spanish accent). 14–20s. Polite, sincere, good humored, and emotionally mature young suitor. Genuinely interested in Rose.

Playful, energetic, teasing, and dependable. Rose's older brother and frequent partner in her schemes.

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

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Compassionate, mature, gentle, and helpful boy. Neighbor to the Flores family who grows up to be St. Martin de Porres.

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

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Bright, strong willed, curious, and independent. Resists her family's focus on beauty and marriage and seeks private time with Jesus.

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