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Henry VI, Part 3 - II.5 - "This battle fares like to the morning’s war…"

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I think Henry VI part III fills out most of these on its own…

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Henry VI: what if 😳... I was a homely swain... just tending my flock 🐑.... not dealing with a single one of you...... 😅 haha just kidding.... unless?? 👀

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Read-through of Henry VI part III.

This form will be open until Friday, October 9th at 11:59pm EDT.

Two of my top five favorite lines come from this play. Of course those lines are, “I am your butt” (1.4.29) and, “thou misshapen Dick” (5.5.35) so. Take that as you will.

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Read-through of Henry VI part III.

This form will be open until Friday, October 9th at 11:59pm EDT.

Loved Richard III but wish there was a prequel? We’ve got good news for you.

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Reading 2: Sunday, October 18

The second read-through of Henry VI, Part 3.

(Most of you are double or triple cast, so double check which lines you have to read.) You can look up the lines of the characters here. The names listed below all go with the Folger Edition. If you’re in any doubt, or would like to be an understudy for this reading, please ask.

Times and time zones:

EDT (US): 2:00 PM CDT (US): 1:00 PM MDT (US): 12:00 PM PDT (US): 11:00 AM BST (UK): 7:00 PM AEDT (AU): 5:00 AM (Monday, October 19)

Leader: @captainminette

Cast:

Character: ​ Warwick: @if-you-come-a-knockin Edward IV: @sheashellronan Richard: @maplelantern Henry VI, Third Watch, Lady Bona: @paperchamomiles Margaret, Sir John, Rivers: @trashprinceofdenmark Oxford, York, Huntsman, Nobleman: @mistbastard George, Norfolk, Tutor, Soldier: @emi.rush Firsts, Exeter, Post, Mayor: @wildechild Seconds, Clifford, Hastings, Lieutenant: @captainminette Somerset, Northumberland, Father, Rutland: @actorinfluence Montague, King Lewis, Son, Westmorland: @twice-told-tales Prince Edward, Lady Grey, Montgomery, Somerville: @agoodflyting Listener: @lanternheart

Please send an ask to confirm - liking/reblogging this post does not count!

Read the Guidelines. To avoid the differences between editions that make for confusion and missed cues, please use the Folger edition of Henry VI, Part 3 during the read-through.

Be on time, be prepared, and make sure you know which lines to read. Good luck!

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Reading 1: Friday, October 16

The first read-through of Henry VI, Part 3.

(Most of you are double or triple cast, so double check which lines you have to read.) You can look up the lines of the characters here. The names listed below all go with the Folger Edition. If you’re in any doubt, or would like to be an understudy for this reading, please ask.

Times and time zones: 

EDT (US): 8:00 PM CDT (US): 7:00 PM MDT (US): 6:00 PM PDT (US): 5:00 PM BST (UK): 1:00 AM (Saturday, October 17) AEDT (AU): 11:00 AM (Saturday, October 17)

Leader: @purplemuskrat

Cast:

Character: Warwick: @laropasucia Edward IV: @ulitki Richard: @necromancy-savant Henry VI, Third Watch, Lady Bona: @lillian-sunshine Margaret, Sir John, Rivers: @tigerkat24 Oxford, York, Huntsman, Nobleman: @roguebelle George, Norfolk, Tutor, Soldier: @themusicaltrichster Firsts, Exeter, Post, Mayor: @captainminette Seconds, Clifford, Hastings, Lieutenant: @communicationissues Somerset, Northumberland, Father, Rutland: @wildechild Montague, King Lewis, Son, Westmorland: @normallyparenthetical Prince Edward, Lady Grey, Montgomery, Somerville: @purplemuskrat

Please send an ask to confirm - liking/reblogging this post does not count!

Read the Guidelines. To avoid the differences between editions that make for confusion and missed cues, please use the Folger edition of Henry VI, Part 3 during the read-through.

Be on time, be prepared, and make sure you know which lines to read. Good luck!