COMPLETE[PLAY] The Misanthrope by Moliere - thw

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The Misanthrope by Molière (1622 - 1673). Translated by Henri van Laun (1820 - 1896)

Alceste, the misanthrope, hates everyone including himself. But unlike in many pure farces with their cliche stock characters, the characters here are much more well rounded, and who knows - Alceste might actually grow and change throughout the play. "Those who admired noble thoughts, select language, accurate deliniations of character, and a perfect and entertaining style, placed this comedy from the very beginning where it is generally put, with the common consent of all students of sound literature, in the foremost rank of the good comedies of Moliere." ( Translator and ToddHW)
  • Here is another Moliere. As the summary notes, a bit less farcical than the usual Moliere – but certainly a comedy none the less. Mangled French for names is acceptable - wait until you hear mine – just be consistent. Our DPL, Kitty, can help if you really want to get it correct.

    Gender neutral.

    This project is complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/the-misanthrope-by-moliere/


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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: 4nWTqFPo
      • Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): ( Molière) : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Baptiste_Poquelin
      • Link to title on Wikipedia (if available): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Misanthrope
      • Number of sections (files) this project will have: 40
      • Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: No
      • Original publication date (if known): 1666
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        Genres for the project: Plays; Satire

        Keywords that describe the book: misanthrope

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      • BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430

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        Bit Rate: 128 kbps
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        Submit one file per act.
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        If you are reading stage directions, please include for each file:At the beginning: Act [#] of The Misanthrope by Molière. Translated by Henri van Laun (1820 - 1896) 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 [#].

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        Save files as 128 kbps MP3
        misanthrope_[role]_[#].mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the act number.



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Thanks, Todd
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Post by alanmapstone »

Can I get in first and claim Oronte?
Thanks for doing my favourite Moliere play.
(Actually Alceste is my favourite Moliere character of all but that is too big a role, so Oronte has to be my choice)
Last edited by alanmapstone on June 4th, 2017, 9:38 am, edited 2 times in total.
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Post by Kitty »

Todd !!! so early another play ?

Well, I claim Eliante and DPL :) Luckily I have one week holiday right now...

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Post by RecordingPerson »

Can I have Dubois, please?
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Post by bluechien »

Could I please claim Arsinoe?

(Note to myself: :roll: :roll: :roll: )
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Post by bluechien »

RecordingPerson wrote:Can I have Dubois, please?
Just two minutes ago someones (including myself) were saying, "RP should do that role!" It's apparently a big one ...
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If not, why then, this parting was well made.
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Post by RecordingPerson »

bluechien wrote:
RecordingPerson wrote:Can I have Dubois, please?
Just two minutes ago someones (including myself) were saying, "RP should do that role!" It's apparently a big one ...
Eh? I checked that it wasn't a micro-role, but it seems very small. Dubois enters on page 234. He's quite talkative on page 235, but then has one line on page 236 and that's the end of the role. Have I got this wrong?
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Post by NemoR »

Oh Todd, you devil you!

I must claim the role of Alceste!

And I can guarantee, I will not win the "first in" award for this one! :)

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Post by bluechien »

RecordingPerson wrote:
bluechien wrote:
RecordingPerson wrote:Can I have Dubois, please?
Just two minutes ago someones (including myself) were saying, "RP should do that role!" It's apparently a big one ...
Eh? I checked that it wasn't a micro-role, but it seems very small. Dubois enters on page 234. He's quite talkative on page 235, but then has one line on page 236 and that's the end of the role. Have I got this wrong?
I doubt it ... I don't know this play really but I think he's well known for being quite funny, if not long!
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Post by WiltedScribe »

I think this time I will claim Acaste. :)
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Post by ToddHW »

Thank you all for your claims.

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Post by RecordingPerson »

https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/misanthrope_dubois_4.mp3 2m00s

Note that I added a number of 'bumbling around' sounds which aren't in the script (except as a general stage direction) but which the editor can use if they want to. I presume they won't be used but thought it best to add them just in case.
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Post by ToddHW »

Thanks. I usually use very few extraneous sounds but I'll see how these fit when I edit.

Thanks, Todd
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Post by leanneyauyau »

May I claim a female role? I believe Eliante is female?
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Post by Kitty »

Leanne, I actually already claimed Eliante, but Celimene is still available, and she is the main female lead. You get to flirt with everybody around you, although also having a mean streak mocking your lovers behind their backs. How about that ? ;)

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