COMPLETE[PLAY]The Blunderer by Moliere - thw

[ToddHW]

The Blunderer, or The Counterplots by Molière (1622 - 1673).

A very early Moliere. From the Translator: "In this piece the plot is carried on ... by a servant, Mascarille, who is the first original personage Molière has created; he is not a mere imitation of the valets of the Italian or classical comedy; he has not the coarseness and base feelings of the servants of his contemporaries, but he is a lineal descendant of Villon, a free and easy fellow, not over nice in the choice or execution of his plans, but inventing new ones after each failure, simply to keep in his hand; not too valiant, except perhaps when in his cups, rather jovial and chaffy, making fun of himself and everybody else besides, no respecter of persons or things, and doomed probably not to die in his bed." ( ToddHW)

• This project is complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page at: https://librivox.org/the-blunderer-or-the-counterplots-by-moliere/
  
  
  Kitty is again our wonderful DPL. Gender neutral roles as always.
  
  
  
  
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     BC Admin ===========================================
     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: aSNlr9FF
     • Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): ( Molière) : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Baptiste_Poquelin
     • Link to title on Wikipedia (if available):
     • Number of sections (files) this project will have: 46
     • Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: No
     • Original publication date (if known): 1653
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       Genres for the project: Plays; Satire
       
       Keywords that describe the book: farce
       
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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 Blunderer, or The Counterplots by Molière. 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 [#].
       
       Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
     • AFTER recording
       Save files as 128 kbps MP3
       blunderer_[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
     Thanks, Todd

[Kitty]

putting this on my DPL list as well

Oh and I'd switch gender again for this one. Let me try one of the old men: Anselmo, please.

Sonia

[ToddHW]

I'm trying something new in the MW - listing roughly how many lines are in each part. (I say roughly cuz I may have lost count when I ran out of fingers and toes.) This does not indicate how long some of the lines are - sometimes there may be a word, sometimes a whole paragraph.

And of course regardless of length, EVERY part - particularly the uncountable stage directions - is important in giving us an excellent completed play!

Thanks, Todd

[bluechien]

Could I please claim Hippolyta?

[ToddHW]

Could I please claim Hippolyta?

Welcome aboard. Thanks.

Todd

[NemoR]

May I claim Pandolphus please.

Nemo

[ToddHW]

May I claim Pandolphus please.

Nemo

Yes, thanks.

Todd

[alanmapstone]

May I read Ergaste?

[WiltedScribe]

And may I claim Leander?

[ToddHW]

Thank you Alan and Tomas.

Todd

[silverquill]

Ah, Mascarille, will there be no wife for him?
I think I'm up for this challenge, if I may.

[ToddHW]

Ah, Mascarille, will there be no wife for him?
I think I'm up for this challenge, if I may.

Thanks.

Todd

[benderca]

Could I take Celia please?

[ToddHW]

Could I take Celia please?

Thanks.

Todd

[leanneyauyau]

May I claim Lelio?