King of Navarre: Yeah, we’re going to study, but also take time out for a social life. Oh, the Princess of France has arrived? Give her and her entourage the best rooms in the castle. And guys, just be yourself! - Love’s Labor’s Lost
Oh, I don’t see why not.
Twelfth Night
“Cross-Dressers, their twins, and the men, women, and sailors who love them”
As You Like It
“Cross-Dressers and the usurping uncles who banish them”
Two Gentlemen of Verona
“Men who try to rape their best friend’s girlfriend, and the cross-dressing women who love them”
(A go at Cymbeline, just for Dry)
“Cross-dressing women who stumble across their long lost brothers while in drag, fail to recognize each other, then are mistakenly assumed dead”
The Merchant of Venice
“Cross-dressing lawyers who foil the vengeful plans of religious minorities on behalf of their closeted clients”
Think I got em all. For the record, I’d like it to be known that I am indeed wearing pants today. I might just tuck my hair up in a hat when I get home. An ace bandage would be carrying things a bit too far I think.
Woolly, as I was at work when I read this, I couldn’t verbalize my internal reaction. So I’m going to post it instead (lucky you.) -
Ah! Ah! Ah! Yikes & Ouch!
I feel better (I suspect no one else does.)
Hey Lady!! Yea you, making noises hanging outside that window. Whats your name? – Much Ado Bout Nothing
Thanks. I was really curious as to who, if anyone here, was actually familiar with that play (Love’s Labour Lost was at least a little more well known).
[hijack] Did you see my message for you in the Best Acting Performances thread? [/hijack]
Titanic - Sorry, Jack. A royal flush beats 3 queens. Guess you’ll have to take the next boat. Sucker!
StG
“The hills are alive with the sound of . . . hey! What’s that rumbling sound? Avalanche!” -The Sound of Music
“No, Lancelot. I’m a real one-man woman.” Guinevere- Camelot
“Sorry, the Fair’s cancelled on account of rain.” -State Fair
“I don’t think I’ll take that bet. I’m on a losing streak right now.” - Guys and Dolls
“Hey, Mom! I aced that secratary exam and I’m getting married!” Laura - The Glass Menagarie
“You don’t want to marry Katisha? Sure, son that’s fine with me.” The Mikado - Prequel to The Mikado
“Hey, Sharks and Jets, Anita and I are getting married, so why don’t we all be friends?”–West Side Story
“I’ve decided not to abdicate, after all.”–King Lear
“He’s not coming, let’s go find a bar.”–Waiting For Godot
“Whew, good thing the ship didn’t wreck on that island.”–The Tempest
“I’m going to dress like a girl and take my chances”–Twelfth Night
“Magic is boring, I’m going to give it up”–Doctor Faustus
“Eh, who wants to be king? Thane of Cawdor is good enough for me.”–Macbeth
“Stella, it’s been a swell visit, but I need to find an apartment, get a job, and marry Mitch.”–A Streetcar Named Desire
“Torvald, let’s see a marriage counselor”-- A Doll’s House
ROTFLMAO!
[wipes tears from eyes]
I don’t think I can do any better than that, but how about,
“You mean you put it in the porcelain cup? But . . . [dies]” - - Aunt Abby, “Arsenic and Old Lace.”
“Inspector? I’d like to report a murder. This man upstairs runs a barber shop and . . .” - - Mrs. Lovett, “Sweeny Todd.”
“No, Stella. Your sister makes me uncomfortable. Here’s some money, put her up in a hotel.” * Streetcar Named Desire *
“Hmmm…Romeo’s kinda wimpy. Paris is hot. I might rethink all this “true love” BS.” Juliet
“I might as well give up and start making my mysogonist speach now. That way, most of my wardrobe will be saved.” Kate, * Taming of the Shrew *
“Why, I think she might pull through afterall!” * Our Town *
“You know, this stoning thing is silly. Let’s just have a picnic like a normal town.” * The Lottery *
“Goodbye, Dolly!”
“Sure, Nanette. Whatever…”
“Whaddaya mean, three spirits will visit? Screw that - I’m taking some valium!!”
Blind, deaf, AND mute? Whaddaya think I am, a Miracle Worker?
“Big Daddy’s tests came back negative, and I’m gay. Deal with it!” Brick, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
I did! I sent you an e-mail just a few minutes ago. It should be there now (assuming hotmail hasn’t decided to go on strike again.) Let me know if it doesn’t go through.
“Dorothy! Thank heaven you and Toto made it into the storm cellar in time! We’ll be safe riding out the storm down here.”
“Not my first choice of a husband for you, but if it’ll make you happy dear.” and “This play thing isn’t working out - why don’t we just Say It With Flowers.”
- Egeus and Quince - A Midsummer Night’s Dream
“Guess Iowa isn’t that good an idea - On to NEBRASKA!”
-Harold Hill, “The Music Man”
“Girls, all this play-acting and accusing people…isn’t it so elementary? Can’t we find something better to do? John Proctor is really not my type.” Abigail-The Crucible
“Jud, you’re fired.”-Aunt Eller, Oklahoma
“That was Nick calling. He said to give you his regrets, but something came up and he and Honey won’t be coming over tonight.” – Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolfe?