COMPLETE[PLAY]The Gay Lord Quex by Arthur Wing Pinero - thw

Post by **Kitty** » August 21st, 2018, 1:46 pm

TriciaG wrote: ↑August 21st, 2018, 1:41 pm I was hoping to get away without it, but cannot.

How does one pronounce "Quex"

I am having the same hopes. But I was thinking like "quacks" if I have to do it.

Sonia

Post by **TriciaG** » August 21st, 2018, 1:52 pm

OK, this has two renderings: a "quacks"-ish one, and one like the X is missing, a kind of "Kwuh".

https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/gaylordquex_ladyowbridge_2_128kb.mp3

Post by **mightyfelix** » August 21st, 2018, 3:35 pm

TriciaG wrote: ↑August 21st, 2018, 1:41 pm I was hoping to get away without it, but cannot.

How does one pronounce "Quex"

I second this!

Post by **ToddHW** » August 21st, 2018, 4:52 pm

TriciaG wrote: ↑August 21st, 2018, 1:41 pm I was hoping to get away without it, but cannot.

How does one pronounce "Quex"

My vote is like "Checks".

Thanks, Todd

Post by **mightyfelix** » August 21st, 2018, 5:05 pm

How funny that we all have such different ideas! I was leaning towards "Kay."

I'll use "Checks."

Post by **Kitty** » August 22nd, 2018, 12:10 am

ToddHW wrote: ↑August 21st, 2018, 4:52 pmMy vote is like "Checks".

I find it unusual to turn a "qu" sound into a "ch" sound, but since you are "the man in question", I think I'll use that pronunciation too then. If ever I have to.

Sonia

alanmapstone · Post by **alanmapstone** » August 22nd, 2018, 1:04 am

For the recording I have already submitted I said "kw-ex" rhyming with "checks".
This has been PL OKed by Sonia.

Post by **Kitty** » August 22nd, 2018, 1:16 am

alanmapstone wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2018, 1:04 am For the recording I have already submitted I said "kw-ex" rhyming with "checks".
This has been PL OKed by Sonia.

don't worry, Alan, I predict there will be plenty of different pronunciations for his lordship's name here

I remember a particular Pinero play where we ended up with at least 5 or 6 different pronunciations for the name Imogen

I didn't even know one could pronounce it that many ways.

Sonia

Post by **Kitty** » August 22nd, 2018, 5:11 am

TriciaG wrote: ↑August 21st, 2018, 1:52 pm OK, this has two renderings: a "quacks"-ish one, and one like the X is missing, a kind of "Kwuh".

https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/gaylordquex_ladyowbridge_2_128kb.mp3

great job on the second act as well, Tricia

All PL ok and the dear old lady is really growing on me. She is a bit prim, but she means well.

I like the way you portray her.

Meanwhile I have finished recording my remaining acts, and I didn't have to say Quex one single time

The 4th act is already finished, I only had a short final farewell scene (bitter-sweet

)

https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/gaylordquex_duchess_strood_4_128kb.mp3
Recording time: 0:53 min.

The romantic in me is hoping that this is not going to be the final chapter for Quex and Sidonia.

Need to edit the 3rd act still, that was a bit more... a wonderful scene though.

Sonia

Post by **ToddHW** » August 22nd, 2018, 5:15 am

Kitty wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2018, 12:10 am
ToddHW wrote: ↑August 21st, 2018, 4:52 pmMy vote is like "Checks".
I find it unusual to turn a "qu" sound into a "ch" sound, but since you are "the man in question", I think I'll use that pronunciation too then. If ever I have to.

Sonia

No! I did not mean for the "ch" sound in the actual name - I was just trying to explain the "-ecks" with a recognizable word. I think that "Kwecks" is the right phonetics.

Thanks, Todd

Post by **Kitty** » August 22nd, 2018, 5:17 am

ToddHW wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2018, 5:15 am No! I did not mean for the "ch" sound in the actual name - I was just trying to explain the "-ecks" with a recognizable word. I think that "Kwecks" is the right phonetics.

oh ok

I totally had a blackout there. Of course, it makes much more sense that way.

Thanks for clarification, and yes, Kwecks was my first choice as well. Alas...I didn't get to say it.

Sonia

Post by **mightyfelix** » August 22nd, 2018, 5:40 am

ToddHW wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2018, 5:15 am
Kitty wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2018, 12:10 am
ToddHW wrote: ↑August 21st, 2018, 4:52 pmMy vote is like "Checks".
I find it unusual to turn a "qu" sound into a "ch" sound, but since you are "the man in question", I think I'll use that pronunciation too then. If ever I have to.

Sonia
No! I did not mean for the "ch" sound in the actual name - I was just trying to explain the "-ecks" with a recognizable word. I think that "Kwecks" is the right phonetics.

Thanks, Todd

Post by **TriciaG** » August 22nd, 2018, 7:25 am

Final file for Lady Owbridge: https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/gaylordquex_ladyowbridge_4_128kb.mp3

Post by **Kitty** » August 22nd, 2018, 7:33 am

TriciaG wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2018, 7:25 amFinal file for Lady Owbridge: https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/gaylordquex_ladyowbridge_4_128kb.mp3

also PL ok. Wonderful, the first role to be completed

Excellent job, Tricia. Thanks

Sonia

Post by **Kitty** » August 22nd, 2018, 8:33 am

and here's what the Duchess was hoping to be her romantic last evening with Quex. How bitterly she has been disappointed. I really enjoyed reading for this role

I hope it is to your liking, Todd.

https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/gaylordquex_duchess_strood_3_128kb.mp3
Recording time: 12:46 min.

Now looking forward to all the rest coming in

Sonia