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 Episode

Saint Tarcisius

May & June

Rehearsals Begin

June

Recordings Begin

Up to $225

Per day of recording
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Overview

Saint Tarcisius

Rome, 257 A.D. Under a new emperor’s rule, belief in Jesus Christ is outlawed. When a 12-year-old boy suspects his older brother may be living a secret life, his desire to know the truth leads him into danger, and hidden mysteries he could never imagine. This is the story of Saint Tarcisius.

An original audio drama series from The Merry Beggars.

Rehearsals

Saint Tarcisius

Rehearsals for Saint Tarcisius will take place on between May 25th and June 5th (2 rehearsal sessions, 4.5 hours total. Dates and times TBD). Rehearsals are conducted via Zoom.

Recording

Saint Tarcisius

Recordings for Saint Tarcisius will take place between June 8th and June 12th (one day of recording, date TBD), in person at our studios in Lincolnshire, IL.

Payment

Saint Tarcisius

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

Instructions

Saint Tarcisius

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: Thursday, April 30th, 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: TARCISIUS-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.

Dialects

NO DIALECTS REQUIRED. Please read with your natural speaking voice.

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Roles

Saint Tarcisius
Tarcisius
(
Lead
Male
12
)
Double Cast
Description

Earnest, kind-hearted, and quietly wise. Adventurous and loyal, a natural leader among peers. Idolizes his older brother and strives to prove himself.

Under 18
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Cato
(
Supporting
Male
9-10
)
Double Cast
Description

A street urchin/orphan. Scrappy, cheeky, and outspoken. Masks insecurity with humor and bravado. Attention-seeking but loyal, with a tender, vulnerable core.

Under 18
Cornelius
(
Supporting
Male
11-12
)
Double Cast
Description

Impressionable and anxious. Opinionated but easily swayed, driven by a need to fit in. A follower seeking approval.

Under 18
Damascus
(
Supporting
Male
18
)
Double Cast
Description

Principled, warm, and quietly passionate. Playful yet guarded, he protects his family at all costs.

18-30
Livia
(
Supporting
Female
40s
)
Double Cast
Description

Lively, sharp-tongued, and fiercely protective. Fearful beneath the surface, she prioritizes her family’s safety

30-55
Otho
(
Supporting
Male
12-14
)
Double Cast
Description

Aggressive, domineering, and volatile. A street bully who leads through intimidation.

Under 18
Rufus/Quadratus
(
Supporting
Male
30s
)
Double Cast
Description

RUFUS. Father Rufus. Steady, compassionate, and resolute. A protective leader who guides and shelters his community with quiet strength.

QUADRATUS. A Centurian who is working with the church to secretly bring the Eucharist to imprisoned Christians.

30-55

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