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Ned Kynaston is a 17th century English actor made famous by playing exclusively female roles. In this early Act One scene, Kynaston (an inveterate perfectionist) tries to determine what is “off” about his death scene in Othello. His co-star, Betterton, quickly becomes exasperated with him.
Meanwhile, Samuel Pepys (pronounced “peeps”) joins the men backstage. He is a frequent theatergoer, and is friends with all the actors. He and Villiars, the Duke of Buckingham, cheerfully congratulate
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START: Kynaston: Damn! Betterton: What? Knyaston: It’s not working!
Betterton: What do you mean, not “working”? I’m trying to get through to the end and they’re shouting “Kynaston! Kynaston!” Haven’t even finished the show in three fucking weeks!
END: Villiars: Mr. Kynaston, if you insist on something more graphic, show a tit, the King won’t complain. Kynaston: And how would you suggest I do that? Villiars: Surprise me.
Hatcher, Jeffrey, Compleat Female Stage Beauty, Samuel French, 1999. Pp. 14-15.
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