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The Rivals DVD

Group Read Schedule Cheryl (2/25/2007 9:19 p.m.)

Thanks Robbin (2/26/2007 5:53 a.m.)
Thanks. Looking forward to it :-) nfm Reeba (2/26/2007 9:12 a.m.)
Thanks, sweetie JulieW (2/26/2007 10:05 a.m.)
Thank You. nfm BarbaraB (2/26/2007 5:15 p.m.)

Henry Morley's Introduction Cheryl (2/25/2007 9:22 p.m.)

Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof Robbin (2/26/2007 6:37 a.m.)
- House of Hanover Cheryl (2/26/2007 10:40 a.m.)
  - Thanks Cheryl--that helps a lot! ;D nfm Robbin (2/27/2007 7:56 a.m.)
She was quite celestial Robbin (2/26/2007 6:50 a.m.)
Thomas Sheriden's Pension JulieW (2/26/2007 1:28 p.m.)
- Thanks! Cheryl (2/26/2007 2:30 p.m.)
  - Hopefully , yes.... JulieW (2/26/2007 2:51 p.m.)

Sheridan's Preface Cheryl (2/25/2007 9:23 p.m.)

Exploded excuse Robbin (2/26/2007 7:12 a.m.)
Why it bombed.... JulieW (2/26/2007 9:59 a.m.)
- Fascinating! Cheryl (2/26/2007 11:04 a.m.)
  - Well...... JulieW (2/26/2007 11:52 a.m.)
- Lee BarbaraB (2/26/2007 9:42 p.m.)
Favorite line LaurieC (2/26/2007 11:00 a.m.)
- Preface Cheryl (2/26/2007 11:09 a.m.)
  - Sigh... LaurieC (2/26/2007 12:27 p.m.)
Sheridan's "closet-prologue" Denise S (2/26/2007 3:55 p.m.)
Favorite lines Lizzy A (2/26/2007 4:16 p.m.)
"To avoid any appearance of plagiary" Elena (2/27/2007 1:22 a.m.)

Absolute in Dramatic Personae Robbin (2/26/2007 7:19 a.m.)

Names Cheryl (2/26/2007 11:13 a.m.)
- Sheridan obviously had a wickedly satirical... Arnie Perlstein (2/26/2007 6:10 p.m.)
  - Do the names here remind any one else of Kara M (2/28/2007 5:26 p.m.)
Fun Names Lizzy A (2/26/2007 4:18 p.m.)
- How about Acres? O rus! (nfm) Elena (2/27/2007 1:26 a.m.)
  - And Mrs Malaprop? Emmeline (2/27/2007 5:34 a.m.)
    - Did Sheridan invent the term? Skylar B (2/27/2007 7:49 a.m.)
      - Malapropism Arnie Perlstein (2/27/2007 8:10 a.m.)
      - Mal a pros JulieW (2/27/2007 8:46 a.m.)
I wonder who... Reeba (2/26/2007 5:36 p.m.)
Some more funny names.. Reeba (2/28/2007 7:36 a.m.)

Background to the play JulieW (2/26/2007 8:26 a.m.)

Wow! What a great story... Robbin (2/26/2007 9:25 a.m.)
- Fascinating! JeannetteF (2/26/2007 2:51 p.m.)
- Wow, Indeed BarbaraB (2/26/2007 10:18 p.m.)
My goodness! Cheryl (2/26/2007 11:34 a.m.)
What a Tale! Lizzy A (2/26/2007 4:27 p.m.)
The newspaper ... Reeba (2/26/2007 5:40 p.m.)

Some pictures of the Sheridens and the Linleys. JulieW (2/26/2007 8:40 a.m.)

I agree! Robbin (2/26/2007 9:28 a.m.)
- Here is a description of her JulieW (2/26/2007 2:06 p.m.)
  - Very interesting… Robbin (2/27/2007 9:28 a.m.)
    - I find the comparisons very... Reeba (2/27/2007 5:42 p.m.)
- The picture of the sisters is my favoutite too! (nfm) Denise S (2/26/2007 4:00 p.m.)
What a handsome family Cheryl (2/26/2007 11:36 a.m.)
Charming JeannetteF (2/26/2007 2:59 p.m.)
Attractive Lizzy A (2/26/2007 4:30 p.m.)
They are all handsome and... Moni (2/27/2007 8:51 a.m.)

The "old" Special Topic on the Theatre JulieW (2/26/2007 8:50 a.m.)

Thank you! partly acclimatised & a question! Denise S (2/26/2007 4:14 p.m.)
- The Principals JulieW (2/27/2007 5:11 a.m.)

Two articles of interesting background to The Rivals... Arnie Perlstein (2/26/2007 10:33 a.m.)

Please adhere to the schedule Myretta (2/27/2007 9:18 a.m.)

Sheriden JulieW (2/26/2007 1:07 p.m.)

Thanks JeannetteF (2/26/2007 3:04 p.m.)
Thank You Lizzy A (2/26/2007 4:33 p.m.)
To be so vain .. I thought it was a nice Susan L (2/27/2007 1:30 a.m.)
- Three biographical connections of Sheridan to JA I've read abou Arnie Perlstein (2/27/2007 8:43 a.m.)
  - A fly on the wall… Robbin (2/27/2007 10:00 a.m.)
    - Look here JulieW (2/27/2007 11:44 a.m.)
      - Thanks for that... Arnie Perlstein (2/27/2007 12:23 p.m.)
        
        Jane Pope JulieW (2/27/2007 12:57 p.m.)
Wanted to see what he... Moni (2/27/2007 10:37 a.m.)

Covetn Garden-Scene of the First Performance of" The Rivals& JulieW (2/26/2007 3:34 p.m.)

Thank you for theatre information and sketches Denise S (2/26/2007 4:27 p.m.)
- I am just amazed and breathless. Susan L (2/27/2007 1:28 a.m.)
So interesting! Lizzy A (2/26/2007 4:37 p.m.)
Scale plan of Covent Garden Robbin (2/27/2007 8:30 a.m.)
- The lights must have... Reeba (2/27/2007 8:36 a.m.)
  - Yes, I agree Robbin (2/27/2007 9:51 a.m.)
    - Look here at JulieW (2/27/2007 9:55 a.m.)
      - Absolutely fascinating... Moni (2/27/2007 10:24 a.m.)
      - I am then an unabashed flip-flopper on the subject… Robbin (2/27/2007 10:35 a.m.)
        
        Yes, the heat would have... Moni (2/27/2007 10:41 a.m.)

Let's meet the cast...... JulieW (2/27/2007 6:54 a.m.)

Certainly :-) Reeba (2/27/2007 8:32 a.m.)
- More of Mrs Green...... JulieW (2/27/2007 8:38 a.m.)
  - Mrs. Malaprop/Green puts me in mind of Aunt... Tanya Virginia (2/28/2007 8:58 p.m.)
Impish grins and gleaming eyes Robbin (2/27/2007 10:59 a.m.)

Drury Lane Theatre Royal JulieW (2/27/2007 8:39 a.m.)

Sparkle Glass… Robbin (2/27/2007 9:49 a.m.)
- I have no idea what ... Reeba (2/27/2007 5:29 p.m.)
  - It was coloured glass JulieW (2/28/2007 2:49 a.m.)
    - Thanks, Julie :-) nfm Reeba (2/28/2007 4:53 p.m.)

The Prologues Cheryl (2/27/2007 11:37 a.m.)

The Penguin Classics edition I have... Arnie Perlstein (2/27/2007 12:11 p.m.)
"Primly Portray'd on Emblematic wood" JulieW (2/27/2007 4:38 p.m.)
- The sentimental Muse Elena (2/28/2007 12:32 a.m.)
  - Nicely argued, Elena Arnie Perlstein (2/28/2007 7:08 a.m.)

The First Prologue JulieW (2/27/2007 3:16 p.m.)

I **love** the wigs! LOL (nfm) Laurel (2/27/2007 4:55 p.m.)
- My favouite - Black Scratch!! :-D nfm Reeba (2/27/2007 5:39 p.m.)
Loved this bit! LaurieC (2/27/2007 11:45 p.m.)
Decent sprig of bays Elena (2/28/2007 12:47 a.m.)

Act I: Cast of Characters Cheryl (2/27/2007 11:37 p.m.)

Servants Elena (2/28/2007 3:16 a.m.)
- Servants, yes!! Reeba (2/28/2007 6:50 a.m.)
Lydia Languish (Act I, scene ii) Emmeline (2/28/2007 5:41 a.m.)
- List of Books Lizzy A (2/28/2007 12:59 p.m.)
Faulkland Monique C (2/28/2007 6:34 a.m.)
- Faulkland's needs Cheryl (2/28/2007 10:12 a.m.)
  - Yes Monique C (2/28/2007 10:57 a.m.)

Act I: Disguise theme Cheryl (2/27/2007 11:38 p.m.)

Books in disguise Elena (2/28/2007 3:29 a.m.)
- Books Emmeline (2/28/2007 5:48 a.m.)
  - Obviously JA knew and loved this scene very well indeed! nfm Arnie Perlstein (2/28/2007 7:12 a.m.)
  - The names of the books Lydia... Reeba (2/28/2007 7:31 a.m.)
    - Reminiscent of... BarbaraB (3/2/2007 12:07 a.m.)
- It's a great scene Cheryl (2/28/2007 10:29 a.m.)
- Curious minds want to know Robbin (3/1/2007 1:13 p.m.)
  - Not a water closet. JulieW (3/1/2007 1:33 p.m.)
    - Ok, knocks head, and thanks! ;D Robbin (3/2/2007 12:45 a.m.)
  - Smollett was by 1778..... Arnie Perlstein (3/1/2007 1:33 p.m.)
Maybe Fag could be considered as ... Reeba (2/28/2007 6:29 a.m.)
The world of this play... Arnie Perlstein (2/28/2007 7:48 a.m.)

Indemnify the Malapropism: Act I Cheryl (2/27/2007 11:42 p.m.)

Malapropism or not? Elena (2/28/2007 3:48 a.m.)
- Unintended meanings Arnie Perlstein (2/28/2007 7:35 a.m.)
Malapropisms Monique C (2/28/2007 6:27 a.m.)
Words I think might be the ones. Reeba (2/28/2007 6:55 a.m.)
Funny Lizzy A (2/28/2007 1:08 p.m.)
My attempt to indemnify...and more Skylar B (2/28/2007 2:28 p.m.)
Mine Also... BarbaraB (3/2/2007 12:28 a.m.)

Bath- setting the scene JulieW (2/28/2007 7:56 a.m.)

Thank You Lizzy A (2/28/2007 1:11 p.m.)
Rules of conduct Elena (3/1/2007 2:18 a.m.)
- I think JulieW (3/1/2007 5:00 a.m.)
  - I know they don't mention Bath... Moni (3/1/2007 5:34 a.m.)

"Polishing" Thomas(Act I,scene i) JulieW (2/28/2007 8:02 a.m.)

I think you're right about setting the tone... Arnie Perlstein (2/28/2007 8:19 a.m.)
Carrots! Cheryl (2/28/2007 10:53 a.m.)
Excuse my glove... Robbin (3/1/2007 9:32 a.m.)
- That, and a couple of others... Reeba (3/1/2007 2:35 p.m.)
  - "Odd" JulieW (3/1/2007 3:32 p.m.)
    - Oh ! and the joke with Fags name JulieW (3/1/2007 4:11 p.m.)
      - Oh, so that... Reeba (3/2/2007 4:44 a.m.)
        
        *snort* ;-) nfm. JulieW (3/2/2007 5:22 a.m.)
- Fag JulieW (3/1/2007 3:19 p.m.)

What does Lucy put in the" Whole Duty of a Man?"(Act I, JulieW (2/28/2007 8:07 a.m.)

Excellent catch! Arnie Perlstein (2/28/2007 9:31 a.m.)
- And sorry I didn't think of it before I sent that message... Arnie Perlstein (2/28/2007 9:36 a.m.)
Blonds Cheryl (2/28/2007 10:57 a.m.)
- Agree they are lovely... Moni (3/4/2007 8:46 a.m.)
Those are beautiful! (nfm) Emmeline (3/1/2007 5:43 a.m.)
Absolute parental authority… Robbin (3/1/2007 12:23 p.m.)

Circulating Libraries. JulieW (2/28/2007 8:11 a.m.)

Thank you... Skylar B (2/28/2007 2:03 p.m.)

Fordyce's sermons JulieW (2/28/2007 8:21 a.m.)

Ick Cheryl (2/28/2007 11:02 a.m.)
- The best use so far JulieW (2/28/2007 2:41 p.m.)
  - LOL nfm Susan L (3/1/2007 12:04 a.m.)
  - Hilarious...ick... Moni (3/1/2007 5:13 a.m.)
  - Snort! nfm ;D Robbin (3/1/2007 8:58 a.m.)
  - Hilarious! LaurieC (3/1/2007 9:26 a.m.)
"Good old Fordyce!" Denise S (3/1/2007 6:07 a.m.)

LOL Lines Cheryl (3/1/2007 12:48 a.m.)

More LOL lines Elena (3/1/2007 2:34 a.m.)
More... Robbin (3/1/2007 9:49 a.m.)
- Conjuring Arnie Perlstein (3/1/2007 10:11 a.m.)
A couple more :-D Reeba (3/1/2007 2:24 p.m.)
a couple more fav's Ellen (3/1/2007 7:21 p.m.)

Lucy's "haul" JulieW (3/1/2007 5:48 a.m.)

Lucy is quite the mistress of manipulation... Arnie Perlstein (3/1/2007 8:49 a.m.)
Am I understanding Lucy's last few lines in Act I? Tanya Virginia (3/2/2007 6:03 a.m.)
- Exactly! nfm Arnie Perlstein (3/2/2007 7:24 a.m.)
Love the Paduasoy... Moni (3/4/2007 7:59 a.m.)

Act II: The suitors Cheryl (3/1/2007 11:50 p.m.)

LOL!! Cheryl. :-D You are also providing us... Reeba (3/2/2007 5:03 a.m.)
I adore Bob Acres JulieW (3/2/2007 5:41 a.m.)
- And he even quotes a well known comment by Pope.. Arnie Perlstein (3/2/2007 7:30 a.m.)
- So oblivious Cheryl (3/2/2007 10:33 a.m.)
- I adore Acres and his sentimental swearing :-D Reeba (3/2/2007 2:39 p.m.)
  - Oh, there's one more. Reeba (3/2/2007 3:22 p.m.)
  - Incapable Leather Breeches JulieW (3/2/2007 4:37 p.m.)
The Men Lizzy A (3/2/2007 12:03 p.m.)
Monkey-led for a night Robbin (3/3/2007 11:18 p.m.)

Indemnify the Malapropism: Act II Cheryl (3/1/2007 11:51 p.m.)

Malapropisms... Lizzy A (3/2/2007 12:09 p.m.)
commotion=emotion? nfm Reeba (3/2/2007 4:07 p.m.)
- That's it Lizzy A (3/2/2007 4:59 p.m.)

Act II: More disguises Cheryl (3/1/2007 11:52 p.m.)

Faulkland is the only one with heart on sleeve Tanya Virginia (3/2/2007 5:45 a.m.)
- I agree JulieW (3/2/2007 5:54 a.m.)
  - I almost get the idea that Acres (like Lucy).... Arnie Perlstein (3/2/2007 7:41 a.m.)
  - Clueless Bob Myretta (3/2/2007 8:33 a.m.)
- Oops! Cheryl (3/2/2007 10:38 a.m.)
Truthfulness Lizzy A (3/2/2007 12:15 p.m.)
- The good son… Robbin (3/3/2007 11:57 p.m.)
  - LOL Lizzy A (3/4/2007 3:21 p.m.)
Sir Lucius O'Trigger. Reeba (3/2/2007 2:23 p.m.)

Fag has Lucy's number Tanya Virginia (3/2/2007 6:38 a.m.)

Fag is a really complicated character Arnie Perlstein (3/2/2007 8:31 a.m.)
- The great tradition Elena (3/3/2007 1:39 a.m.)

An "eccentric planet", indeed JulieW (3/2/2007 6:54 a.m.)

The Mall Cheryl (3/2/2007 10:48 a.m.)
- Yes,ma'am that's right :-) JulieW (3/2/2007 11:51 a.m.)
I've traveled like a comet... Robbin (3/3/2007 11:45 p.m.)

"Julia's" Songs JulieW (3/2/2007 8:29 a.m.)

I love it Cheryl (3/2/2007 10:55 a.m.)
I think Absolute's suggestion of... Reeba (3/2/2007 2:54 p.m.)
My hearts own... Robbin (3/3/2007 11:38 p.m.)
Songs BarbaraB (3/4/2007 2:10 p.m.)

Ancient Madam's Voice JulieW (3/2/2007 8:41 a.m.)

I think I am beginning to... Reeba (3/2/2007 3:03 p.m.)
- Oh, yes! Elena (3/3/2007 1:46 a.m.)

Turnspit Dog- not for the sqeamish....... JulieW (3/2/2007 9:01 a.m.)

Oops- the dog's payment JulieW (3/2/2007 9:24 a.m.)
Poor puppies Cheryl (3/2/2007 11:02 a.m.)
Ugh! Enna M (3/2/2007 8:43 p.m.)
Poor pups; I am giving mine extra love tonight and real chicken! Robbin (3/3/2007 11:26 p.m.)

Eyes rolling like Bulls in Cox's museum JulieW (3/2/2007 10:14 a.m.)

The Silver Swan Cheryl (3/2/2007 11:10 a.m.)
- Dash it JulieW (3/2/2007 11:59 a.m.)
  - Here's the fish JulieW (3/2/2007 12:10 p.m.)
    - Gorgeous! Cheryl (3/2/2007 12:27 p.m.)
      - Yes, gorgeous. Reeba (3/2/2007 3:15 p.m.)
    - Lovely! Thanks! nfm ;D Robbin (3/3/2007 11:36 p.m.)
    - What a treat. These are lovely!(nfm) Moni (3/4/2007 7:44 a.m.)
    - Truly Stunning, Thanks nfm BarbaraB (3/4/2007 2:46 p.m.)
    - I too keep hearing the Gibbons song! nfm Ellen (3/5/2007 1:43 p.m.)
- Aussies might have seen this... Carey (3/2/2007 11:36 p.m.)
Aha! Elena (3/3/2007 1:54 a.m.)
- Ther were many JulieW (3/3/2007 5:31 a.m.)
  - Just beautiful! nfm ;D Robbin (3/3/2007 11:53 p.m.)
  - Thanks! I really feel special :) (nfm) Elena (3/4/2007 1:17 a.m.)
  - The Wow Factor... BarbaraB (3/4/2007 2:51 p.m.)

LOL lines - Act II Cheryl (3/2/2007 11:17 p.m.)

Most of what Fag says!! Reeba (3/3/2007 6:07 a.m.)
All v funny, but Fag's given me lots of laugh too! Denise S (3/3/2007 11:17 a.m.)
Very Funny Lizzy A (3/3/2007 2:49 p.m.)
Loved this line Golda (3/3/2007 5:59 p.m.)
- I agree. nfm :D Robbin (3/3/2007 7:28 p.m.)

Who are all the rivals of this play? Arnie Perlstein (3/3/2007 12:37 p.m.)

Well... Robbin (3/3/2007 11:50 p.m.)
- You're absolutely right... Arnie Perlstein (3/4/2007 6:52 a.m.)
  - And now as I have read along in Act III.... Arnie Perlstein (3/5/2007 9:34 a.m.)
    - Oops! That's my mistake, it's Jack speaking, not his father! nfm Arnie Perlstein (3/5/2007 9:37 a.m.)

The First and Second Sir Lucius JulieW (3/3/2007 3:20 p.m.)

Looks like it was personal and the matter... Robbin (3/3/2007 11:33 p.m.)

Act III: Character names Cheryl (3/3/2007 11:54 p.m.)

Faulkland equals always at fault? nfm ;D Robbin (3/4/2007 12:53 a.m.)
I rthink in part Sheridan means to allude to the gravedigger .... Arnie Perlstein (3/4/2007 6:57 a.m.)
Faulkland JulieW (3/4/2007 7:35 a.m.)
- I wondered... Cheryl (3/4/2007 5:28 p.m.)
And Lydia Lizzy A (3/4/2007 3:28 p.m.)
names Emmeline (3/5/2007 5:42 a.m.)

Act III: Faulkland needs a SUTH Cheryl (3/3/2007 11:55 p.m.)

Yet if you loved me as I wish… Robbin (3/4/2007 12:45 a.m.)
- Sensibility Elena (3/4/2007 1:36 a.m.)
  - Yes! Robbin (3/4/2007 2:00 a.m.)
    - And he also functions as a foil to... Arnie Perlstein (3/4/2007 7:02 a.m.)
  - I agree Lizzy A (3/4/2007 3:31 p.m.)
  - Too much sensibility Emmeline (3/5/2007 5:46 a.m.)
Rather Wearing BarbaraB (3/5/2007 6:53 p.m.)
- What a Nutter Tanya Virginia (3/5/2007 7:41 p.m.)

Indemnify the Malapropism: Act III Cheryl (3/3/2007 11:56 p.m.)

These are the best so far… Robbin (3/4/2007 1:07 a.m.)
- At last my favorite pine-apple Elena (3/4/2007 1:46 a.m.)
  - Pineapples as Pinnacles JulieW (3/4/2007 7:44 a.m.)
    - I love the whimsy of this building! ;D nfm Robbin (3/4/2007 9:27 a.m.)
  - And it only adds to the joke... Arnie Perlstein (3/5/2007 9:26 a.m.)
    - Yes! Very clever of you. (nfm) Elena (3/6/2007 1:22 a.m.)
      - This thread illustrates Sheridan's subtlety & depth! nfm Arnie Perlstein (3/6/2007 9:38 a.m.)
    - Specious Myretta (3/6/2007 5:28 a.m.)
      - Yes, I agree JulieW (3/6/2007 5:57 a.m.)
        
        Thanks for that... Arnie Perlstein (3/6/2007 9:33 a.m.)
Derangement of epitaphs Louise H (3/4/2007 11:38 a.m.)
- More Lizzy A (3/4/2007 3:39 p.m.)
reprehend= comprehend? nfm Reeba (3/5/2007 1:16 p.m.)
A few guesses BarbaraB (3/5/2007 7:30 p.m.)

Quizzical brow here… Robbin (3/4/2007 1:19 a.m.)

Why Devon? Elena (3/4/2007 1:53 a.m.)
The Devon-Monekroni JulieW (3/4/2007 6:58 a.m.)
- Whence also comes the well known Revolutionary War... Arnie Perlstein (3/4/2007 7:11 a.m.)
  - Obviously. nfm. JulieW (3/4/2007 7:20 a.m.)
- Poor Bob… Robbin (3/4/2007 9:13 a.m.)
  - That is how JulieW (3/4/2007 11:12 a.m.)
    - Snort! Robbin (3/4/2007 1:52 p.m.)
- Well, I've read... Elena (3/5/2007 1:44 a.m.)

Which is to be mine, sir; the niece or the aunt? Robbin (3/4/2007 1:29 a.m.)

Sir Anthony and Lydia Cheryl (3/4/2007 5:46 p.m.)
- Julie is right, Sir Anthony's passion... Arnie Perlstein (3/5/2007 9:18 a.m.)

Dancing Bob with his Engish Legs and Antigallican Toes JulieW (3/4/2007 9:56 a.m.)

Poor Bob Acres Cheryl (3/4/2007 5:51 p.m.)
- I foresee... Elena (3/5/2007 1:55 a.m.)

"We wear no swords here" JulieW (3/4/2007 10:17 a.m.)

Small Alexander JulieW (3/4/2007 10:44 a.m.)

The duels Cheryl (3/4/2007 11:52 p.m.)

Lucius' Duel Mystery (longish) Tanya Virginia (3/5/2007 6:32 a.m.)
- Irish slur Cheryl (3/5/2007 9:33 a.m.)
This is one of the changes that Sheridan JulieW (3/5/2007 6:35 a.m.)
- Oops! Our posts must have crossed, Julie Tanya Virginia (3/5/2007 6:38 a.m.)
  - LOL JulieW (3/5/2007 8:51 a.m.)

Act III LOL Lines Cheryl (3/4/2007 11:56 p.m.)

More Elena (3/5/2007 2:05 a.m.)
- snort Cheryl (3/5/2007 9:35 a.m.)
Some more... Robbin (3/5/2007 7:00 a.m.)
Giving a SUTH to Faulkland , and LOL at this... Reeba (3/5/2007 1:43 p.m.)

Beverley's letter Cheryl (3/5/2007 12:07 a.m.)

Sweeter taste of love making... Denise S (3/5/2007 9:44 a.m.)
He not only abuses her in the letter... Arnie Perlstein (3/5/2007 12:56 p.m.)
- Hmm, I missed that. (nfm) marks (3/6/2007 1:45 a.m.)

question re use of dashes in text Ellen (3/5/2007 7:17 p.m.)

How peculiar Cheryl (3/5/2007 8:17 p.m.)
- publication date Ellen (3/5/2007 10:23 p.m.)

Act IV: Jack's disguise revealed Cheryl (3/5/2007 11:57 p.m.)

A funny scene, and... Elena (3/6/2007 1:18 a.m.)
Lydia Emmeline (3/6/2007 5:37 a.m.)
His plan backfired… Robbin (3/6/2007 7:57 a.m.)
- How did they meet? Cheryl (3/6/2007 3:29 p.m.)
  - Speculations on how Jack and Lydia met Arnie Perlstein (3/6/2007 5:08 p.m.)
    - Ensign's uniform. Reeba (3/6/2007 6:09 p.m.)
      - I bet they were not overlooked, and that someone with... Arnie Perlstein (3/6/2007 8:27 p.m.)
    - A brief followup... Arnie Perlstein (moved by moderator (3/7/2007 10:06 a.m.)
      - Thank you for moving my message, that was where I wanted it! nfm Arnie Perlstein (3/7/2007 12:34 p.m.)
I think maybe... Reeba (3/6/2007 5:28 p.m.)
- I don't fault her for being angry.... Monique C (3/6/2007 10:15 p.m.)
Of course Lizzy A (3/7/2007 11:01 a.m.)

The Rivals and Shakespeare Cheryl (3/5/2007 11:59 p.m.)

Those are wonderful, Cheryl...... Arnie Perlstein (3/6/2007 10:55 a.m.)
A few more JulieW (3/6/2007 12:22 p.m.)

Indemnify the Malapropism: Act IV Cheryl (3/6/2007 12:00 a.m.)

Indemnifing… Robbin (3/6/2007 8:36 a.m.)
- Malapropisms and Allusions Arnie Perlstein (3/6/2007 11:08 a.m.)
  - I agree Deborah d'Bajor (3/8/2007 4:36 a.m.)

LoL lines Act IV Robbin (3/6/2007 8:09 a.m.)

More Cheryl (3/6/2007 4:38 p.m.)
- All the ones quoted... Reeba (3/6/2007 5:00 p.m.)

I thought you might like to see JulieW (3/6/2007 9:46 a.m.)

*snort* It is the scene... Reeba (3/6/2007 5:05 p.m.)

More Acres love Cheryl (3/6/2007 11:45 p.m.)

Fighting Bob JulieW (3/7/2007 4:54 a.m.)

Act IV: Faulkland Cheryl (3/6/2007 11:52 p.m.)

Faulkland Monique C (3/7/2007 6:31 a.m.)

Bedlam JulieW (3/7/2007 6:35 a.m.)

Oh dear! Robbin (3/8/2007 11:20 a.m.)
- I agree nfm BarbaraB (3/8/2007 9:22 p.m.)

Act V: Faulkland's Test Cheryl (3/8/2007 12:25 a.m.)

Faulkland Emmeline (3/8/2007 5:37 a.m.)
- Trajedy Cheryl (3/8/2007 10:36 a.m.)
  - These are all excellent comments... Arnie Perlstein (3/8/2007 2:59 p.m.)
  - Perhaps... Reeba (3/9/2007 4:05 a.m.)
  - Julia/Faulkland Emmeline (3/9/2007 5:38 a.m.)
  - I kept wondering if it would play funnier on stage? Tanya Virginia (3/9/2007 8:10 p.m.)
- I agree Lizzy A (3/8/2007 12:27 p.m.)
The two couple’s fates Robbin (3/8/2007 10:29 a.m.)

Act V: Preparing for the duel Cheryl (3/8/2007 12:27 a.m.)

My Valour is certainly going… Robbin (3/8/2007 8:46 a.m.)
I thought Lizzy A (3/8/2007 12:30 p.m.)

Indemnify the Malapropism: Act V Cheryl (3/8/2007 12:28 a.m.)

The Maligned Mrs. M Robbin (3/8/2007 8:08 a.m.)
- And as with many of these malapropisms... Arnie Perlstein (3/8/2007 3:15 p.m.)
  - Fine rolling words Elena (3/9/2007 1:30 a.m.)
    - Thanks! Sheridan must have been drunk on words... Arnie Perlstein (3/9/2007 10:41 a.m.)
perpendiculars= particulars?? Reeba (3/9/2007 3:29 a.m.)
- exhort - escort? nfm Reeba (3/9/2007 3:56 a.m.)
Some Possibilities BarbaraB (3/9/2007 10:20 p.m.)

LOL Lines Act V Robbin (3/8/2007 8:53 a.m.)

Some more Cheryl (3/8/2007 11:32 p.m.)
A few more. Reeba (3/9/2007 3:53 a.m.)

Epilogue Cheryl (3/8/2007 11:34 p.m.)

Perhaps the best actress Elena (3/9/2007 1:50 a.m.)
I agree, Robbin (3/9/2007 7:16 a.m.)
Women guide the plot. Reeba (3/9/2007 12:44 p.m.)
Yes Lizzy A (3/9/2007 2:22 p.m.)

Disappointed Lovers Cheryl (3/8/2007 11:44 p.m.)

I agree Lizzy A (3/9/2007 2:26 p.m.)
- I seem to recall Mrs. Malaprop ends... Tanya Virginia (3/9/2007 8:32 p.m.)

Sir Anthony's Song(Act IV) JulieW (3/9/2007 5:32 a.m.)

Hogarth's painting of the play... Mandy N (3/9/2007 7:12 a.m.)
- Well I have JulieW (3/9/2007 7:30 a.m.)
You are on the money... Arnie Perlstein (3/9/2007 10:39 a.m.)
I am rather amused by... Reeba (3/9/2007 12:38 p.m.)

And so...to the Upper Rooms JulieW (3/9/2007 10:11 a.m.)

Fighting Bob’s party Robbin (3/9/2007 12:06 p.m.)
I was wondering what New Rooms were, Julie. Thanks. nfm Reeba (3/9/2007 12:33 p.m.)

Act III, Sc. 4 (I know I'm a bit late with this question Tanya Virginia (3/9/2007 8:44 p.m.)

I think... Reeba (3/10/2007 10:19 a.m.)
- Ohhh, those New Rooms Tanya Virginia (3/11/2007 1:48 a.m.)

The Rivals DVD Cheryl (3/10/2007 1:40 a.m.)

I think this is a very good production of the play JulieW (3/10/2007 5:54 a.m.)
I had a good time watching it,. Reeba (3/10/2007 9:38 a.m.)

Overall impressions? Cheryl (3/10/2007 1:57 a.m.)

More answers Elena (3/10/2007 2:26 a.m.)
It was great… Robbin (3/10/2007 8:58 a.m.)
My impressions. Reeba (3/10/2007 9:59 a.m.)
I really Lizzy A (3/10/2007 5:55 p.m.)
Throughly Enjoyed It BarbaraB (3/10/2007 7:41 p.m.)
My favorites, etc... Tanya Virginia (3/11/2007 3:59 a.m.)

Mirror or painting? Elena (3/10/2007 2:16 a.m.)

Interesting post, Elena. Reeba (3/10/2007 10:33 a.m.)
A distorted fun-house mirror IMO… Robbin (3/10/2007 12:34 p.m.)

Mrs Inchbald's verdict JulieW (3/10/2007 6:04 a.m.)

Mrs. Malaprop Robbin (3/10/2007 9:26 a.m.)
Faulkland. Reeba (3/10/2007 10:08 a.m.)
Bob Acres looks so young in that drawing! Tanya Virginia (3/11/2007 3:32 a.m.)

Similarities between The Rivals and JA Robbin (3/10/2007 1:01 p.m.)

Maybe S&S too. Reeba (3/10/2007 1:30 p.m.)
- Teach me to speak from memory only! LoL Robbin (3/10/2007 2:44 p.m.)

Potential FUPs! ;D Robbin (3/10/2007 2:57 p.m.)

I have just one ;-) Reeba (3/10/2007 4:30 p.m.)
- I like it! ;D nfm Robbin (3/10/2007 5:13 p.m.)

Thank you! Cheryl (3/10/2007 4:14 p.m.)

Thank you ,dearest! JulieW (3/10/2007 4:22 p.m.)
- P&P GR will be incredible!... Moni (3/10/2007 9:57 p.m.)
Thank you Cheryl and Julie and everyone taking part :-) Reeba (3/10/2007 4:34 p.m.)
It’s been fun… Robbin (3/10/2007 5:16 p.m.)
It's been great! Lizzy A (3/10/2007 5:59 p.m.)
Thanks BarbaraB (3/10/2007 7:52 p.m.)
Many thanks! Louise H (3/10/2007 10:39 p.m.)
Thanks! Why, or why so short... Elena (3/11/2007 1:56 a.m.)
Thanks Cheryl, JulieW and Fellow Posters Tanya Virginia (3/11/2007 3:22 a.m.)

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