COMPLETE Little Men by Louisa May Alcott-mas

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Little Men by Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888)

This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/little-men-3-by-louisa-may-alcott/
Jo March's dreams of opening a home for boys comes true as she finds herself the mistress of Plumfield, a boarding school for children -- who have all stumbled in from various backgrounds. When new students arrive at her doorstep, they bring their own sets of troubles with them, such as dishonesty, disobedience, and naughty shenanigans. However, Mrs. Jo, alongside her steady husband, Fritz, uniquely guides each child along to the path to adulthood, inspiring him to become the best he can be. Likewise, though the couple is faced with frequent heartache and even unexpected tragedy, their children never cease to amaze them and fill their home with joy. (Summary by Twinkle)
All roles will be gender neutral, except where noted in the MW. Please read ONLY from the script links in the MW!

MC: MaryAnnSpiegel
BC: Twinkle88
DPL: Elizabby
Parts PL: BookAngel7
Narrator: stoogeswoman
Editors: AdeledePignerolles, fiddlesticks, MrsHand, Twinkle88

  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 (and 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.
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  4. Where do I find the text?
    Source text (only for the DPL!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2788
    Please read from the Text Links in the Magic Window - scroll down past the character listings!
    *Please take a quick look over the Pronunciation Guide before beginning to record.
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    Set your recording software to:
    Channels: 1 (Mono)
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    Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz

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Here is the link to the list of characters and chapter commitments: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BwKDyMrqKjQNHcSg9FEGEeSgu2PBQI56kGve9FlrIUA/edit?usp=sharing

Brief character descriptions are included, but the Little Men Wiki page has more detailed descriptions, if anyone would like to take a look: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Men

The Narrator, Mrs. Jo, Nat, Daisy, and Franz are claimed, but all other roles are open wide! Still looking for a DPL, as well!

*And, yes, there are animals. :mrgreen: Anyone good at making animal noises? :wink: (That would NOT be me... :shock: )
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Teddy Bhaer (--Haha! That Louisa had a sense of humor!) has been claimed by SuperCoconut. (Thanks!!) :)
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Post by LydiaCW »

Could I claim Demi?
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Post by zwergwolf »

Twinkle, I'd be glad to take Daisy, if you think that could fit for me :)
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Post by WiltedScribe »

If you need a Dan, well, I'm your man. :thumbs:
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Post by Elizabby »

Hi Twinkle! I can DPL for you, and I can read for any of Meg Brooke, Asia or Nursey Hummel, whichever you need most!
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Post by leanneyauyau »

Looks like all the main parts are full, so I'll take Emil!
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Post by MaryAnnSpiegel »

Twinkle,
Happy to MC this for you. I'll get your MW set up
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Checking in. :)
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Post by stoogeswoman »

I'm in as Narrator!

(Hope we can get Aaron to do one of the boy parts ! )
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Post by AdeledePignerolles »

Hooray! (jumping up and down) Could I play Nan please? :) I can also help with animal talking/noises too if you want. Check out my "Chee chee" in the Dr. Doolittle DR if you want a sample of the extreme. ;)
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Post by SweetPea »

(jumps up and down in excitement, which will put this thread on my list of posts :D)
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Post by AdeledePignerolles »

Oh, and could EddySherman play Tommy? :)
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Post by EstherbenSimonides »

I'm interested in playing a part, but I haven't read this book in a really, really long time. Could you maybe assign me something (almost anything is okay)? :D
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