Housekeeper Flashcards
Main role, Top priority (22 cards)
When does ‘ HOUSEKEEPER leads MR and MRS GARDINER, and ELIZABETH onto the stage’ occur?
beginning of act 2, scene 4, after Jane Austen leaves the stage.
Who does housekeeper lead around the house?
Mr & Mrs Gardiner, Elizabeth
First Line:
‘And this is…
…the dining parlor’
First Line blocking
Walking through the group towards middle right edge of the stage
Second line Cue-
Elizabeth: The family is not down for the summer?
Second line-
HOUSEKEEPER: No madam. But we expect him tomorrow, with a large party of friends.
Second Line Blocking
Not Known Yet
Third Line Cue-
ELIZABETH sighs with relief. HOUSEKEEPER waves in a FEW SERVANTS who bring in an artwork of Mr Darcy.
Third Line-
HOUSEKEEPER: And that is my master – and very like him. It was drawn about eight years ago.
Third Line Blocking
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Fourth Line Cue-
MRS GARDINER: It is a handsome face. Is it a good likeness, Lizzy?
Fourth Line-
HOUSEKEEPER: Does that young lady know Mr Darcy?
Fourth Line Blocking
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Fifth Line cue-
ELIZABETH: A little.
Fifth Line-
HOUSEKEEPER: And do not you think him a very handsome gentleman, ma’am?
Fifth Line blocking
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Sixth Line cue-
MRS GARDINER: And is Miss Darcy as handsome as her brother?
Sixth Line-
HOUSEKEEPER: Oh! Yes – the handsomest young lady that ever was seen; and so accomplished! She plays and sings all day long. In the next room is a new pianoforte for her – a present from my master. He is most generous with his sister – and his staff!
Sixth Line blocking
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Seventh Line Cue-
ELIZABETH: It is very much to his credit, I am sure, that you should think so.
Seventh Line-
HOUSEKEEPER: I say no more than the truth. I have never known a cross word from him in my life, and I have known him ever since he was four years old.
Seventh Line Blocking
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Eighth Line Cue-
MR GARDINER: You are lucky in having such a master.
Eighth Line-
HOUSEKEEPER: Yes, sir, I know I am. Some people call him proud; but I am sure I never saw anything of it. Let us continue through to Miss Darcy’s sitting room.
Eighth Line Blocking
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Ninth Line Cue-
HOUSEKEEPER enters with the party from another entrance.
Ninth Line-
HOUSEKEEPER: And from this path, you can follow through the entirety of the gardens.
Ninth Line Blocking
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Tenth Line Cue-
MR GARDINER: How splendid! Tell me, what date was this built? From the stonework, I imagine it has stood for some time.
Tenth Line-
HOUSEKEEPER: [Leading the group to the opposite stage exit] You have quite the eye sir! These stones were purchased many years ago …
Tenth Line Blocking
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