COMPLETE[Play]The Witch-Wife by Henry Spicer - thw

[ktaylor07]

[Play] The Witch-Wife by Henry Spicer (1811 - 1891).

Matthew Hopkins, a renowned witch-hunter, has his sights set on the quiet village near Pendell Manor. However Cecile Howard and her friends are determined to put an end to his superstitious nonsense, put an end to his reign of terror, and teach him a lesson he won't soon forget! ( Kelly S. Taylor)

• This project is complete. All audio files can be found on the catalog page at: https://librivox.org/the-witch-wife-by-henry-spicer/
  
  
  
  
  1. Is there a deadline?
     We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1-2 months of placing your claim. Please note that to be fair to the readers who have completed their sections in a timely way, if you haven't submitted your recording(s) after two months, your sections will automatically be re-opened for other readers to claim, unless you post in this thread to request an extension. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the Book Coordinator. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it'll go back to the pool. There's no shame in this; we're all volunteers and things happen. Please do not sign up for more sections than you can complete within the two month deadline.
  2. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here
     To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
  3. New to recording?
     Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
  4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): https://archive.org/details/witchwifeadrama00spicgoog/page/n8/mode/2up
  5. Please claim roles (the numbers in the first column below)! Please note: All Librivox recordings are in the public domain. When you submit your recording, you will be placing your recording in the public domain as well.
     
     If this is your first recording, please let me know under which name or pseudonym you'd like to appear in the LibriVox catalogue. We can also link to a personal website/blog.
     
     
     
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     PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: Please pronounce the name of the heroine of our drama, niece of Sir Gerald, "Cecile" (se-SEEL) instead of "Cecil" (SESS-sul) as it is written.
     

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     This paragraph is temporary and will be replaced by the MC with the list of sections and reader (Magic Window) once this project is in the admin system.
     
     • Project Code: 60KR4N5t
     • Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): (Henry Spicer) :http://www.victorianresearch.org/atcl/show_author.php?aid=1957
     • Link to title on Wikipedia (if available):
     • Number of sections (files) this project will have: 73
     • Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: No
     • Original publication date (if known): 1849
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       Genres for the project: Plays/Comedy
       
       Keywords that describe the book:
       
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     • BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: viewtopic.php?p=6430#p6430
       
       Set your recording software to:
       Channels: 1 (Mono)
       Bit Rate: 128 kbps
       Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
       
       Submit one file per act.
     • Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording:
       [Role], read by [your name].
       
       If you are reading stage directions, please include for each file:At the beginning: Act [#] of The Witch-Wife, by Henry Spicer. This is a Librivox recording. All Librivox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit Librivox dot org.
       
       At the end: End of Act [#]. At very end of last act, also "End of The Witch-Wife, by Henry Spicer"
       
       Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
     • AFTER recording
       Save files as 128 kbps MP3
       witchwife_[role]_[#]_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the act number.
       
       
       
       Transfer of files (completed recordings) Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file. Also, post the length of the recording (file duration: mm:ss) together with the link.
       • Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
         
         (If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin)
       • You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: toddhw
       • When your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread.
       • If this doesn't work, or you have questions, please check our How To Send Your Recording wiki page.
       
       Any questions?
       Please post below

[ktaylor07]

Looking for an MC and DPL!

[ToddHW]

I will MC. Here you go.

Thanks, Todd

[alanmapstone]

Hi
Could I read the Constable in Act 1?
As this character is only in one act perhaps I could also read Judge Howlett in act 5 and/or the Gaoler on act 4.

[ktaylor07]

Hi
Could I read the Constable in Act 1?
As this character is only in one act perhaps I could also read Judge Howlett in act 5 and/or the Gaoler on act 4.

Yes - Welcome aboard, sir!

Because these are small parts that appear in one act only, I'm glad to let you have them all!

[jennlea]

May I claim Cecile?

[ktaylor07]

May I claim Cecile?

Certainly! Glad to have you aboard for this project!

[OooThatsNifty]

Hi there!

I hope this isn't too presumptuous coming from a new kid around here, but if you'll have me I'd absolutely love to try my hand at Matthew Hopkins. If not, I'd be happy with most any role in this one.

Let me know!

[Rapunzelina]

Are you not reading any role yourself, Kelly? I could do the PLing if you'll have me.
Are you also doing the editing? Thanks!

[ToddHW]

May I read the stage directions?

Thanks, Todd

[ktaylor07]

Hi there!

I hope this isn't too presumptuous coming from a new kid around here, but if you'll have me I'd absolutely love to try my hand at Matthew Hopkins. If not, I'd be happy with most any role in this one.

Let me know!

Oh yes! Welcome aboard! Have fun with the Witch-Hunting!

[ktaylor07]

Are you not reading any role yourself, Kelly? I could do the PLing if you'll have me.
Are you also doing the editing? Thanks!

Oh hooray! hooray! I would love to have you PL!

Well, I wasn't going to do a role, because I was afraid no one would volunteer to read the stage directions, but I see that Todd has generously volunteered to do that, so I guess I'm going to! Double hooray!!

Yes, I plan on editing. I just finished editing my first one act play. It took me forever, but I really enjoyed the experience. I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do with this one.

[ktaylor07]

May I read the stage directions?

Thanks, Todd

Oh, yes, please! Thanks! I just sent you a note saying that I wasn't taking a role because I was afraid no one would read the stage directions. You must have had your mind-reading powers working on over time this morning...

[Kitty]

I can be Maggie, but I didn't see her in Act 2. Can you tell me the pages ?

Sonia

[ktaylor07]

I can be Maggie, but I didn't see her in Act 2. Can you tell me the pages ?

Sonia

I have made a mistake!

I must have seen MAR for Harry Martyn while I was scanning the line assignments and thought I saw MAG for Maggie. She's not in Act II, just in Act III.

I put you down for the role, but you're welcome to change if you'd like to.