The Love Talker
Heidi Fischer for Irene
Accent: Appalachian / Southern US
Background:
Irene (late teens, early 20s) has become obsessed with the man she loves so much that all she can do is think of him. She must be restrained else she will wander off or harm herself. This role requires some hummed singing.
The first lines here are singsong, absent and distant. It’s a traditional rhyme she heard growing up. Make up your own tune.
IRENE
(singsong)
Go ye about o'er icy creeks
In winter blight is when he sleeps
Ere summer's sun, he sheds his skin
And walks among the world again
Women strong and maiden fair
Must go with sage wove in their hair
Else gancanagh take you unaware
And hook your heart e'ermore.Irene is heading out into the woods alone when someone asks where she's going.
IRENE
(distantly, dreamlike)
I'm going to meet my beautiful man. He's promised me gardens of flowers, sweet flowing water, and a bed where we'll lie together forever and ever.
