The Calaveras Cheat
Banjo Boy for Dan'l Webster
Dan'l Webster is the heroic main character of the story. Horribly wronged in the past, he seeks revenge on those responsible. More than anything ,he wants to put an end to it once and for all.
He's also a frog. He doesn't need to sound like a frog necessarily, but if you want to try to work that in, go for it!
VOICE IS OPEN TO INTERPRETATION, but here are some pointers
- Western/ Southern Accent
- Medium to low tone of voice (could be higher if you think you can pull it off)
Examples
Sam Elliott - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aW8QnLYxY4
Sam Elliott - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rVTueRoszU
Russel Crowe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpGbOaBMZQQ
Val Kilmer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1SINNWPZzs
(Addressing a shocked, but dangerous adversary right before a fight) (Cool and confident with an ominous undertone)
"The name's Dan'l Webster. I suppose you mightn't have heard of me. Well, you have now."
(Consoling a dying man) (Maintaining a strong and determined face, but deeply sympathetic)
"Shhh, lay still now. Just point me in the direction of the men who did this and I'll put an end to their cruel games.".
(Looking at the splattered corpse of his life-long enemy) (Satisfied, but with some pity in his voice)
"Cheaters never win."
