Send in the Clowns: A story of Numenorean theatre by Himring
Fanwork Notes
This, I believe, fits the following Block Party prompts:
- Create a fanwork with a prompt from Legendarium Ladies April.
- Hiding in Plain Sight (fanwork created featuring Tar-Alcarin)
- Make a fanwork about a woman who is also a mother (upcoming prompt)
Originally triggered, however, by hearing Stephen Sondheim's song "Send in the Clowns", which provided the title. I knew little of the original context in the musical, until later when I read up on it, but I hope it will seem fitting anyway.
Now added: an extra drabble for the Middle-earth Olympics Challenge
Fanwork Information
Summary: Tar-Vanimelde's last performance turns out more dramatic than her son expects. Major Characters: Númenóreans, Tar-Alcarin, Tar-Vanimeldë Major Relationships: Challenges: Block Party Rating: Teens Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
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Chapters: 3 | Word Count: 1, 925 |
Posted on 2 May 2020 | Updated on 1 May 2023 |
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Warning: May not be suitable for Herucalmo fans!
I realized that in the story, I was so focused on the dancers and the dancing that I said nothing about the music.
Here is a theme song that may suggest or hint what it could have sounded like.
I went back to the original poetry prompt for more imagery to write it.
A missing scene: Tar-Vanimelde considers her co-conspirators, before the evening of the performance.
Written for the Middle Earth Olympics Challenge (Table Tennis: insta-drabbling).
The four prompt words were: artistic - rings - balance - tumble.
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