[Play]Lady of Lyons by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton - thw

ktaylor07 · Post by **ktaylor07** » January 2nd, 2021, 2:42 pm

Kalamareader wrote: ↑
January 2nd, 2021, 2:25 pm
Salut Kelly,

Puis-je s'il vous plaît réclamer le rôle de Beauseant?

Je vous remercie,

Wayne

Hi Kelly,

May I claim the part of Beauseant?

Thank you,

Wayne

P.S. I don't speak French.

Bien sur, ma cher! (Neither do I!) Welcome to the cast!

WendyKatzHiller · Post by **WendyKatzHiller** » January 2nd, 2021, 4:23 pm

Could I please claim the role of Mme. Deschapelles? Merci, Wendy

Kalamareader · Post by **Kalamareader** » January 2nd, 2021, 9:29 pm

Kelly,

Here are Acts I and II. Listen to them and tell me what you think.

https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/ladyoflyons_beauseant_1_128kb.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/ladyoflyons_beauseant_2_128kb.mp3

Wayne

AngeliqueAnja · Post by **AngeliqueAnja** » January 3rd, 2021, 12:13 am

Can I play the Widow Melnotte?

Annie

ktaylor07 · Post by **ktaylor07** » January 3rd, 2021, 7:22 am

WendyKatzHiller wrote: ↑
January 2nd, 2021, 4:23 pm
Could I please claim the role of Mme. Deschapelles? Merci, Wendy

Oui! Oui, mon petite! Welcome to the cast!

ktaylor07 · Post by **ktaylor07** » January 3rd, 2021, 7:25 am

AngeliqueAnja wrote: ↑
January 3rd, 2021, 12:13 am
Can I play the Widow Melnotte?

Annie

Definitely! Welcome to the cast!

ktaylor07 · Post by **ktaylor07** » January 3rd, 2021, 7:28 am

Kalamareader wrote: ↑
January 2nd, 2021, 9:29 pm
Kelly,

Here are Acts I and II. Listen to them and tell me what you think.

https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/ladyoflyons_beauseant_1_128kb.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/ladyoflyons_beauseant_2_128kb.mp3

Wayne

Thanks for getting these in so quickly! I'll try to give them a listen this afternoon.

ADKreader1122 · Post by **ADKreader1122** » January 3rd, 2021, 8:40 am

Hi Kelly,
That's great! Please let me know if there are any specific things to look for while proof-listening to a play. I've previously only done a section or two.

Many thanks,
Lora

ktaylor07 · Post by **ktaylor07** » January 3rd, 2021, 5:48 pm

ktaylor07 wrote: ↑
January 3rd, 2021, 7:28 am

Kalamareader wrote: ↑
January 2nd, 2021, 9:29 pm
Kelly,

Here are Acts I and II. Listen to them and tell me what you think.

https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/ladyoflyons_beauseant_1_128kb.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/ladyoflyons_beauseant_2_128kb.mp3

Wayne
Thanks for getting these in so quickly! I'll try to give them a listen this afternoon.

I like what you're doing with the accent. Beauseaunt is somewhat like an evil Maurice Chevalier at this point. I think you go even further with the character. After all, this is a melodrama and he is our antagonist. You don't want to make him too extreme, but bring out his vanity and arrogance a touch more. Before he speaks, imagine him saying to himself, "Oh, the impudence!" or "I'm outraged!" or "I've completely outwitted them! They'll never suspect!" Give him more of sneer.

Kalamareader · Post by **Kalamareader** » January 3rd, 2021, 7:10 pm

ktaylor07 wrote: ↑
January 3rd, 2021, 5:48 pm

I like what you're doing with the accent. Beauseaunt is somewhat like an evil Maurice Chevalier at this point. I think you go even further with the character. After all, this is a melodrama and he is our antagonist. You don't want to make him too extreme, but bring out his vanity and arrogance a touch more. Before he speaks, imagine him saying to himself, "Oh, the impudence!" or "I'm outraged!" or "I've completely outwitted them! They'll never suspect!" Give him more of sneer.

Great insight. I will try to put your ideas in to action.

Wayne

ADKreader1122 · Post by **ADKreader1122** » January 4th, 2021, 12:35 pm

Hi Wayne,
PL Okay for Acts 1 and 2-Beauseaunt

Looking forward to hearing more!
Thanks,
Lora

alanmapstone · Post by **alanmapstone** » January 6th, 2021, 4:34 am

M. Deschappelles act 2

https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/ladyoflyons_deschappelles_2.mp3

ktaylor07 · Post by **ktaylor07** » January 6th, 2021, 7:42 am

alanmapstone wrote: ↑
January 6th, 2021, 4:34 am
M. Deschappelles act 2

https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/ladyoflyons_deschappelles_2.mp3

Thanks for getting this in so quickly - I look forward to listening to it!

ADKreader1122 · Post by **ADKreader1122** » January 6th, 2021, 1:21 pm

Hi Alan,
Act II, M. Deschappelles is PL Okay.
Thanks!

Lora

WendyKatzHiller · Post by **WendyKatzHiller** » January 6th, 2021, 3:46 pm

Hmmm. I believe the final "s" on Deschappelles is silent. Am I wrong? Just checking.

Thanks,
Wendy