COMPLETE[PLAY]The Belle's Stratagem by Hannah Cowley - thw

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The Belle's Stratagem by Hannah Cowley (1743 - 1809).

The Beaux Stratagem, already in the Librivox catalog (https://librivox.org/beaux-stratagem-by-george-farquhar/), was written by George Farquhar in 1707. The Belle's Stratagem, "a Ladies response" to the Beaux Stratagem play with strong female characters, was written by Hannah Cowley in 1780.
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  • Since Wonder! is finishing, howsabout another domestic romp? After we did Beaux Stratagem I ran everything that Farquhar wrote; who knows - if ye all like this, I might have to do all of Cowley's.

    Kitty is, well, Kitty of course, as well as being our wonderful DPL.

    Gender neutral casting as always. There are a number of small roles - people only in one act. I don't normally double cast but here you can take more than one single act role if you wish. (Not two in the same act - did I need to say that?)

    This project is complete. Audio files can be found on our catalog page at https://librivox.org/the-belles-stratagem-by-hannah-cowley/


    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!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47604
    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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      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: 2RlkiiWc
      • Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): (Hannah Cowley) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Cowley
      • Link to title on Wikipedia (if available): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Belle's_Stratagem
      • Number of sections (files) this project will have: 76
      • Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: No
      • Original publication date (if known): 1780
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        Genres for the project: Plays/Comedy

        Keywords that describe the book: marriage strategy

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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 Belle's Stratagem by Hannah Cowley. 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 end of last act, also add: End of The Belle's Stratagem by Hannah Cowley.

        Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
      • AFTER recording
        Save files as 128 kbps MP3
        bellesstratagem_[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
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        • 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
      Thanks, Todd
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Post by EltonTheSnowman »

Since I played the part of Lady Touchwood in Congreve’s Double Dealer, I feel compelled to play her namesake in this play. Lady Frances Touchwood for me, please! :)
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Post by ToddHW »

Thank you.

Todd
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Post by mleigh »

Might I take on Miss Ogle (gotta love that name) in acts 2 and 5, sections 44 and 45)?

Thanks,

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Post by Kitty »

putting this on my DPL list and getting reading to playing the honey trap. :lol:

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Post by Kitty »

mleigh wrote: October 14th, 2020, 10:43 am Might I take on Miss Ogle (gotta love that name) in acts 2 and 5, sections 44 and 45)?
:mrgreen: yes one wonders what she does in her spare time LOL

thank you, you're signed up. Welcome aboard !

Sonia
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Post by jennlea »

May I claim Letitia Hardy?
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Post by Kitty »

jennlea wrote: October 14th, 2020, 10:49 am May I claim Letitia Hardy?
you may ! thanks, Jen !

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Post by ToddHW »

Thank you all.

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Post by alanmapstone »

Hardy please (where's Laurel?) :lol:
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Post by ToddHW »

Thank you.

Back when this was writ, Laurel was only a tree or a piece of Greek headgear, methinks.

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Post by SonOfTheExiles »

Silvertongue please, Todd.

Oh, and don’t tell Lady Twombly that Joe’s back. :mrgreen:

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N-0-0-0-0-0!

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Post by SonOfTheExiles »

Clearly the slang was different in the 18th Century or the play's text wouldn't have abbreviated Mrs Racket's name the way it did.

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Post by SonOfTheExiles »

https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/bellesstratagem_silvertongue_2_128kb.mp3

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