Irene Podcast - Constantine V - Anxious Dying Emperor - English

Hannah Eakin

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Podcasting

Description

I played Constantine V in The Byzantine Choral Project's 12-part iTunes Podcast, ICONS/IDOLS: Irene. Constantine V is Emperor, slowly dying of an excruciating skin disease. The role called for a mixture of authority, anxiety, aggression, despair, and for singing in a high mix-belt and legit soprano.

Language

English

Voice Age

Middle Aged (35-54)

Accents

North American (General)

Transcript

Note: Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and may contain errors.
My doctor wants me to spend some time resting away from the palace. My limbs seem already dead. I am meant to feel this punishment for being weak. I can feel her hands on my legs. I have an oath Irini a promise I ask of all. I worship no images. I wish harm on those that do. How strange to have two bodies. My own and the Emperor's. So remember the Eunuchs are your tutors for President and Dance. But don't cultivate closeness or favor with them. Don't ever ask the Eunuchs about my health. It is treachery to have my name so carelessly, so viciously on your father. We think she is growing. Oh, good. Don't talk to the Eunuchs. Irini. Teresa keeps her dignity in silence, loyalty keeps you safe. I want them to wash my face in front of you so you can see this is what the idol worshippers have done to me. My son urges me to rest. He urges me to pray, but to escape weakness. You have to fight. Who will hunt the iconic files with me? Where is my first wife's son? Where is my leo? I will hunt you for your I need help. Lay me down, lay me down, lay me down. Mhm