COMPLETE[PLAY]The Torch-Bearers by George Kelly - thw

Post by **ToddHW** » May 8th, 2020, 1:54 pm

DrewStarmer wrote: ↑May 8th, 2020, 12:59 pm https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/1_Minute_Test_DrewStarmer.zip

You need to post this in the Listener's Wanted forum - as an mp3 - to get it assessed.

Thanks, Todd

reecedawg · Post by **reecedawg** » May 9th, 2020, 10:23 pm

Here's Mr. Twiller...

Act I (1:55)
https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/torchbearers_twiller_01_128kb.mp3

Act 2 (6:28)
https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/torchbearers_twiller_02_128kb.mp3

Post by **ToddHW** » May 10th, 2020, 6:23 am

Thank you.

Todd

DrewStarmer · Post by **DrewStarmer** » May 13th, 2020, 7:45 pm

Working on it still! Some tech difficulties

benderca · Post by **benderca** » May 14th, 2020, 5:05 am

A lady must never be rushed. And Nelly Fell is a lady worth waiting for...

https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/torchbearers_nellyfell_3_128kb.mp3

Post by **ToddHW** » May 14th, 2020, 7:57 am

Thank you.

Todd

Post by **mightyfelix** » May 16th, 2020, 10:32 am

Just got finished listening to Mr. Twiller. Very well done! I like the down-to-earth tone he has. I think our "light and shade" and "gestures" dialogue will come off very well. There is only one missing line, in act 1. I have a few notes on spacing for act 2, but I think Todd will be able to work with it no problem, so I'll go ahead and mark it PL ok. You might want to take a look, though, for something to keep in mind next time.

Act 1:

0:41 Missing line (It was hidden inside stage directions): "Hello, Teddy!"

Act 2:

0:17 Need more space for stage directions in between "Yes?" and "Excuse me, Nelly."
1:14 Need more space for stage directions between "No!" and "What are you trying to do?"
2:07 Need more space for stage directions between "damned annoying" and "even if you don't."

Post by **mightyfelix** » May 16th, 2020, 8:21 pm

Nelly Fell, Act 3 is PL ok!

There is a longish silence at 0:09 that's not necessary and that should be cut, but nothing you can't manage. (after "close that door, if you will.")

So that means that Act 3 is ready for the final edit!

Post by **ToddHW** » May 18th, 2020, 5:11 am

Completed assembly of Act 3; now have to stack some lines and adjust volumes and gaps throughout..... And, finally get chance to hear it all too!

Thanks, Todd

reecedawg · Post by **reecedawg** » May 18th, 2020, 11:01 pm

mightyfelix wrote: ↑May 16th, 2020, 10:32 am Just got finished listening to Mr. Twiller. Very well done! I like the down-to-earth tone he has. I think our "light and shade" and "gestures" dialogue will come off very well. There is only one missing line, in act 1. I have a few notes on spacing for act 2, but I think Todd will be able to work with it no problem, so I'll go ahead and mark it PL ok. You might want to take a look, though, for something to keep in mind next time.

Act 1:

0:41 Missing line (It was hidden inside stage directions): "Hello, Teddy!"

Act 2:

0:17 Need more space for stage directions in between "Yes?" and "Excuse me, Nelly."
1:14 Need more space for stage directions between "No!" and "What are you trying to do?"
2:07 Need more space for stage directions between "damned annoying" and "even if you don't."

Here's act 1 with the missing line inserted... now 2:02 total.
https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/torchbearers_twiller_01_128kb.mp3

Thank you for the heads-up on line spacing. I will keep that in mind to ease the editing process as much as I can.

Post by **ToddHW** » May 19th, 2020, 5:55 am

Thank you.

Todd

larryhayes7 · Post by **larryhayes7** » May 22nd, 2020, 5:56 pm

Question I am putting my script together to start reading and I came across this and not sure on this.

Mrs. Fell. He’s the leading man. [Hossefrosse raises his right hand toward Nelly and laughs deprecatingly.] Unfortunately, there isn’t a place in the play where he can use that perfectly gorgeous singing-voice of his. [Hossefrosse is quite overcome, and crosses, with hand extended, to Spindler.] It’s true.

Where it says: Hossefrosse raises his right hand toward Nelly and laughs deprecatingly

Even though I do not have a line there am I to laugh and then that is just inserted?

A little confusing to me

Post by **mightyfelix** » May 22nd, 2020, 9:11 pm

larryhayes7 wrote: ↑May 22nd, 2020, 5:56 pm Where it says: Hossefrosse raises his right hand toward Nelly and laughs deprecatingly

Even though I do not have a line there am I to laugh and then that is just inserted?

A little confusing to me

You can if you like. It's not required. I consider those little moments kind of "bonus" lines. It can never hurt to record it, when something like that is specified in the stage directions, even if we don't end up using it. Sometimes there's no good place to stick it in, but there are other times when it really adds a lot of charm!

DrewStarmer · Post by **DrewStarmer** » May 23rd, 2020, 8:10 pm

Hey Todd, so I've finally got completed my proof listen with adrianstephens. Am I ready to begin recording for Teddy?

Drew

Post by **ToddHW** » May 24th, 2020, 5:19 am

Okay. Thank you. Welcome. Any questions, post in here.

Todd