Boy fishing, voices in head, speech script
Here are my current ideas on the speech script. These are independent items, so they could be voiced independently and posted on the Laundra site. One mp3 file would be best.
The order here is not relevant. I will use (and reuse) the clips to arrange the audio track. These are all voices in the man’s head. He is recalling or imaging what the people (might) say. Note that these voices are prominent as he drives up. They diminish (volume down as at distance) and vanish as he goes on the bridge. The are not heard as he returns, except for the one about prompt reply, which is heard just before the letter toss.
Business voice (reading from letter): We believe this offer is a substantial advance in your career.
Business voice (reading from letter): We have been impressed by the work you have been doing in your current position.
Business voice (reading from letter): We will need a prompt reply.
Business voice (reading from letter): We hope you will find this an attractive offer.
Man’s voice (informal, worried): It’s a long commute. I wouldn’t get home till late.
Man’s voice (informal, worried): Maybe we could move closer.
Man’s voice (irritated): Damn! Why can’t they keep their hay on the truck?
Man’s voice (irritated): Damn! Why do they let those rock haulers on this raod?
Man’s voice (informal, worried): I’m still in the middle of the Benton project. Who could take over?
Man’s voice (informal, worried): Joe could take over. But I don’t think he’s really ready.
Man’s voice (informal, worried): Nobody around Saturday. Maybe I can get the project in shape for Joe to take over.
Man’s voice: (dragging from memory) I’ve been here before. (wistful, hint of regret) But it’s been a long time.
Wife’s voice (concerned): If we move there, we’ll be in a different school district.
Wife’s voice (concerned): If you commute you’d be an hour later. I’d have to feed the kids earlier.
Boy’s voice (probably done by female): When can you play catch with me, Dad?
Boy’s voice (probably done by female): When can we go fishing, Dad?
Teen girl’s voice (matter of fact): Dad, can you help me with an algebra problem now?
I think these will tell the story. But I am open to more suggestions. And I understand that actors work their own phrasing. Repeats with variation are fine.
The order here is not relevant. I will use (and reuse) the clips to arrange the audio track. These are all voices in the man’s head. He is recalling or imaging what the people (might) say. Note that these voices are prominent as he drives up. They diminish (volume down as at distance) and vanish as he goes on the bridge. The are not heard as he returns, except for the one about prompt reply, which is heard just before the letter toss.
Business voice (reading from letter): We believe this offer is a substantial advance in your career.
Business voice (reading from letter): We have been impressed by the work you have been doing in your current position.
Business voice (reading from letter): We will need a prompt reply.
Business voice (reading from letter): We hope you will find this an attractive offer.
Man’s voice (informal, worried): It’s a long commute. I wouldn’t get home till late.
Man’s voice (informal, worried): Maybe we could move closer.
Man’s voice (irritated): Damn! Why can’t they keep their hay on the truck?
Man’s voice (irritated): Damn! Why do they let those rock haulers on this raod?
Man’s voice (informal, worried): I’m still in the middle of the Benton project. Who could take over?
Man’s voice (informal, worried): Joe could take over. But I don’t think he’s really ready.
Man’s voice (informal, worried): Nobody around Saturday. Maybe I can get the project in shape for Joe to take over.
Man’s voice: (dragging from memory) I’ve been here before. (wistful, hint of regret) But it’s been a long time.
Wife’s voice (concerned): If we move there, we’ll be in a different school district.
Wife’s voice (concerned): If you commute you’d be an hour later. I’d have to feed the kids earlier.
Boy’s voice (probably done by female): When can you play catch with me, Dad?
Boy’s voice (probably done by female): When can we go fishing, Dad?
Teen girl’s voice (matter of fact): Dad, can you help me with an algebra problem now?
I think these will tell the story. But I am open to more suggestions. And I understand that actors work their own phrasing. Repeats with variation are fine.
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