#Florence Vassy

[pureanonofficial]

Though my heart is breaking I'd give the world for that moment with you When we thought we knew That our love would last But the moment passed With no warning, far too fast

currentlycryingaboutlancelot // Chess - West End (Tommy Körberg, Siobhán McCarthy // Richard Siken, War of the Foxes // Chess - Broadway (David Carroll, Judy Kuhn) // Nikki Giovanni, Mirrors // Chess - Long Beach Civic Light Opera (Robert Yacko, Jodi Benson) // lostcap // Chess - Stockholm (Tommy Körberg, Helen Sjöholm) // starpeace

#Chess #Chess the musical #Flonatoly #Florence Vassy #Anatoly Sergievsky #Tommy Korberg #Tommy Körberg #Siobhán McCarthy #Siobhan McCarthy #David Carroll #Judy Kuhn #Robert Yacko #Jodi Benson #Helen Sjoholm #Helen Sjöholm #chessedit #chessthemusicaledit #florencevassyedit #anatolysergievskyedit #broadwayedit #musicaledit #pureanonedits #theateredit #web weaving #quotes #words #HELLO I HAVE HAD A MOMENT OF MADNESS #long post

[the-muppets-present]

The Muppets Present: Chess the Musical

Chess the Musical is an underrated gem, and we absolutely love it. The concert version, considered by most to be the definitive version, can be found on youtube in this playlist, which has nearly the entire complete concert (part 12 has been removed, but the only song missing is "The Deal (No Deal)") and I highly recommend you give it a listen, because the music is honestly top tier. The concert version is what we will be referencing here, since all the various stage versions are so different from each other (this show really suffered from over workshopping). If you're new here, take a moment to review our rules for casting. NOW, onto the show.

The Show

Chess the Musical is the story of the chess world championship tournament in 1979. The cold war is raging, and the two world champions are from the US and Soviet Union respectively. The story focuses on these two players and their personal lives and dramas set against the backdrop of the political strife between the east and west, as they are unwillingly used as pawns in the conflict.

The show has a core cast of seven characters and an ensemble with a few interesting standouts who can be filled out by muppets and humans alike. These are the key players:

Anatoly Sergievsky - "The Russian": The champion from Soviet Russia—a troubled husband and father who despises the propaganda and politics of the tournament.

Freddie Trumper -"The American": The champion from the United States—a self-absorbed, fame-and-fortune-seeking, short-tempered bad boy.

Florence Vassy - Freddie's strong-willed second and possible paramour, who is strained by Freddie's brashness and begins to feel a pull towards Anatoly as the tournament progresses.

Alexander Molokov - Anatoly's conniving second who is also a manipulative KGB agent and a major force in the political games being played behind the scenes.

Walter - A financial administrator in Freddie's delegation and in some versions a secret CIA agent who serves as a political counterpart to Molokov.

The Arbiter - The coldly objective, no-nonsense referee of the championship tournament and also the president of the International Chess Federation. He is essentially the narrator, the Voice of the chorus.

Svetlana Sergievskaya - Anatoly's estranged wife who, under Molokov's machinations, must persuade Anatoly to return to his homeland and family in the second act.

The Cast

Anatoly = Kermit. Kermit usually isn't the protagonist in Muppet adaptations, because the type of character he is just doesn't fit that role as neatly, but he's the perfect fit for Anatoly. Anatoly is competent in his own work, but is really out of his depth in the situation at large, and struggles to be true to himself amidst what he feels to be his duty. An arc that Kermit himself has played out in many a muppet film. Really, the only muppet who could adequately pull Anatoly off is Kermit himself.

Freddie = Gonzo. Freddie is bombastic, abrasive, quick to speak and slow to apologize, and overall extremely selfish. He walks into a room and his personality demands the spotlight immediately. I don't think I really need to give any other reasons why Gonzo should play this character, but I'll give one anyway: imagine Gonzo banging out "One Night in Bangkok" with Camilla and the Hens as the backup singers bawking out the chorus.

Florence = Miss Piggy. Yes, she's the only female muppet of note (who can speak english, sorry Henrietta), but also she'd genuinely be a good Florence. Florence is driven, a strong independent woman who don't need no man, but that doesn't mean she don't want one, and the fact that Anatoly is played by Kermit....well, you see where I'm going with this. Also, she and Freddie have an increasingly antagonistic relationship through the show that would be great to watch with Miss Piggy and Gonzo. Again, imagine her singing "The Model of Decorum and Tranquility" and getting more and more frustrated and gravelly in her delivery. And don't forget to picture Kermit in place of Josh Groben in that scene too...again, the dynamics are top tier here.

Svetlana = Miss Piggy. I'm invoking rule 5, not only because again, the lack of other english speaking female muppets, but because I love the idea of two Miss Piggies both singing for Kermit's attention and lamenting that he'll never see her the way she sees him, that his attention will always go to his work first. "I Know Him So Well" is a duet between the two women about Anatoly, and imagine two Miss Piggies singing this in duet with each other, each knowing that the other has something to offer that she doesn't have, but also knowing that even that isn't enough, that Anatoly (Kermit) will never be able to commit to her the way she wants to to him.

Molokov = Uncle Deadly. Honestly I don't have a lot to say about this choice, it's just Perfect. Molokov already borders on cartoonishly evil, he is an immediately untrustworthy character and everyone knows it, he's the world's worst spy. Uncle Deadly is a shoe in for the role and I'll hear nothing else about it. (Also, while generally irrelevant in casting muppets in a musical, since you can re-key as needed, Uncle Deadly already fits Molokov's voice type)

Walter = Sam the Eagle. While Walter is not as overtly patriotic as Sam, in adaptation, there should be a muppet who is equally as enthusiastic for his country as Molokov is for the Soviet Union. Walter is in some ways the least emotionally complex character aside from the Arbiter, he exists to serve the plot and the ways the plot creates character conflict for Anatoly, Freddie, and Florence, so Sam (who is generally a one note patriot character) fits the role nicely. Also, just like Uncle Deadly, he fits the voice type perfectly.

The Arbiter = Daniel Craig. I call upon the power of the One Human Celebrity. Daniel Craig would be perfect for a muppet adaptation of The Arbiter, he is the type of human actor who could be surrounded by muppets and you'd 100% believe it. The Arbiter's songs require some gusto, but Craig can carry a tune and if you give him a vocal coach and 6 weeks (and re-key his solo), I think he'd be great. However, this casting ONLY works if there are NO OTHER HUMANS in the chess federation. Daniel Craig must be surrounded by muppets at all time. Just look at his solo, and tell me that it wouldn't be the best thing ever to watch Daniel Craig do this while flanked by dancing muppets.

Additional Bit Parts:

Statler and Waldorf as The Consulate. When Kermit's Anatoly is speaking to them about defecting to the UK, imagine them having this exchange. You could either rewrite the song to be a duet OR have two Statlers and two Waldorfs to fill out the quartet.

Non-Celebrity Human as The Soviet Machine. This must be a big, nondescript burly man who can sing one glorious falsetto note. He must stand stoically as evil muppets dance around and sing the Soviet Machine. Moopets can fill out the Soviet chorus line.

The Ensemble: Merano and Bangkok both have human backup dancers and chorus members as well as muppet, because these are location setting songs, and you want to establish that humans are here in this world. Mike Tyson can have a celebrity cameo in Bangkok for old time's sake.

Chess Dancers: the Hens and the Penguins supplement the human chess dancers that take stage during the two chess matches.

Reporters: a mix of humans and muppets, but no cameos during this scene, it's Gonzo's first big solo and the spotlight needs to be on him.

Fozzie Bear as the governer of Merano and as an authority figure in Bangkok: his presence in Bangkok is commented on and he loudly says "Oh no, you must be thinking of my brother!"

And that's The Muppets Present: Chess the Musical!

What other celebrity cameos would you add to the show? We'd love to read your thoughts! Also let us know if you have another musical or movie you'd like to see a muppet fancast of, we love doing these!

#the muppets present #the muppets present: chess the musical #chess the musical #anatoly sergievsky #freddie trumper #florence vassy #kermit the frog #gonzo the great #miss piggy #uncle deadly #fozzie bear #sam the eagle #daniel craig #statler and waldorf #musicals #muppets #jim henson's muppets

[shag0hod]

It felt like such a final act.

In a way, it was.

My commission for @sibella !!! and of her story dreams of a secret paradise ! PLEASEEE go read it ITS SO GOOD!!!

#mine #my art #chess musical #freddie trumper #florence vassy #comm #GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH #DUDE SMILE #THIS CAME OUT SO GOODDDD UAGHHHHH #IM SO SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG!!!!!!!!!

[aldenhan]

she’s a lesbian, he’s gay, and their 33 year marriage will change your perception of love

#so sure someone has said this before #but it should be said again anyway #freddie trumper #florence vassy #chess the musical #chess in concert #idina menzel #adam pascal

[frosty-fern]

Here’s some chess everyone. Freddie was very much inspired by @awesomesaurous character design cause it’s iconic.

#my art #chess the musical #florence vassy #freddie trumper #anatoly sergievsky #svetlana sergievsky #Freddie trumper fanart #chess the musical fanart #chess fanart #digital art #artists on tumblr #I tried to make anatoly look kinda like Josh groban #kinda. #it’s in the eyes.

[warthoong]

I'm giving you no context

#chess the musical #florence vassy #freddie trumper #anatoly sergievsky

[libraryfag]

Happy Pride from chess

#my posts #chessposting #chess #chess the musical #chess in concert #florence vassy #svetlana sergievskaya #queens #anatoly sergievsky #anatolence #fanatoly #??? whats their ship name #freddie trumper #kings #??? again what r they called #frantoly #chess memes #the arbiter #queer #my memes #my edits

[should-have-been-at-the-club]

Round 1 Match 6: They Should Have Been At The Club Tournament

Propaganda below cut.

Propaganda for Florence Vassy:

Florence has been working for her boss/friend for seven years, and they are both strongly implied to be in their late twenties or early thirties. Freddie, her boss, is an an impetuous manbaby who has constant outbursts at the press, and always leaves Florence to clean up his messes. She is overworked and needs to have some fun.

Propaganda for Lex Foster:

Takes care of her younger sister because their mom is, well, Not Great Okay every thought in my head for propaganda has disappeared even though there was plenty so I'm just going to hope another started fan who is better with words also submits her but yeah

#should have been at the club tournament #round 1 #florence vassy #chess the musical #chessposting #lex foster #hatchetfield #starkid

[pureanonofficial]

Happy Valentine's Day from Chess the musical! <3

#Chess #Chess the musical #Anatoly Sergievsky #Tim Rice #Florence Vassy #Freddie Trumper #Frederick Trumper #Svetlana Sergievskaya #Molokov #Alexander Molokov #Walter de Courcey #Walter Anderson #Ivan Molokov #pureanonedits #pureanonmemes #Valentine's Day #Valentines #fandom valentines

[yuribracket]

MALIGNED YURI BRACKET: Round two

How is Katya Michailov/Sofia (Goncharov) maligned?

"Well, they're from a movie that doesn't actually exist, so they get no attention in canon. Since, you know, there literally is no canon."

How is Svetlana Sergievsky/Florence Vassy (Chess) maligned?

"MISOGYNIST FANDOM! They would rather ship the two men in their lives who are HORRIBLE to these women. At least fandom sometimes acknowledges that Anatoly cheated on Svetlana but I have NEVER seen anyone acknowledge this line from Florence when she’s leaving Freddie: 'you’d be lost without me to abuse like you’re used to' HELLO??? But he’s the fandom’s golden child their uwu babygirl IT MAKES ME SICK!!! Also Florence and Svetlana are perfect for each other and the misogynist WRITER doesn’t let them talk!! They get ONE duet about a man which is CRAZY because if you analyze their solo songs…they are SO compatible. But alas. Tim Rice sucks and fandom would rather blorboify men than pick up the slack and remember women exist…"

#goncharov #chess musical #katya michailov #sofia goncharov #svetlana sergievsky #florence vassy #malignedyuribracket #tournament poll #round ii

[shag0hod]

#mine #my art #chess musical #chess the musical #freddie trumper #oh god i gotta tag all of these things #anatoly sergievsky #florence vassy #svetlana sergievskaya #alexander molokov #walter de courcey #sui #ANYWAYSSSS SMILE #the arbiter

[aldenhan]

Chess in Concert (2008) | The Winner Takes It All by ABBA

#my friend told me to post this #so here u guys go #this is my masterpiece btw #chess the musical #chess in concert #idina menzel #josh groban #adam pascal #abba #anatoly sergievsky #florence vassy #freddie trumper #video editing

[porciaenjoyer]

[id: a digital drawing of three polaroid photos of freddie trumper and florence vassy. in the first photo, labelled “1972”, they are shown from the chest up. florence has her arm around freddie and they are both smiling. in the second photo, labelled “merano - 1979”, they are standing together in formal attire in front of three american flags. they both have serious expressions. in the third photo, labelled “1984”, florence and freddie are shown from the chest up. they are both smiling slightly and are inside a house. end id]

best friends or something…….

#you like my art? you like me? you want to tell me you like it? #chessposting #porciaenjoyer art #chess musical #freddie trumper #florence vassy #EEK!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lystful]

“How do you think, comrade Molokov, in what my ear something is buzzing?“

Another one Florence from Moscow chess musical production. Idk this one was my… second art (alright, alright, sketch) for chess? (I found it out only in March or April ‘23💀💀💀)

Just was giggling about the „Quartet“ with Olga Beliaeva as Florence. She is so…. Sorry mommy sorry.

#sorry for spamming #mommy? sorry. mommy? sorry. mommy? #florence vassy #anatoly sergievsky #alexander molokov #chess #chess musical #chess the musical #olga beliaeva #kirill gordeev

[four-of-them-showdown]

Count Olaf, Violet, Sunny, Klaus:

No propaganda!

Anatoly, Frederick, Florence, Svetlana:

No propaganda!

#a series of unfortunate events #chess the musical #count olaf #violet baudelaire #sunny baudelaire #klaus baudelaire #anatoly sergievsky #frederick trumper #florence vassy #svetlana sergievskaya #four of them showdown #polls #round 1

[ekp0133f]

I don't know how Molokov kept his composure during Florence and Molokov. If a real hot woman called me a plutocratic throwback I'd bawl my eyes out and defect immediately. He must be one of those gays. I've seen how he looks at Walter.

#chess the musical #Florence and Molokov #florence vassy #alexander molokov #Walter de courcey #That may be his name but I have no idea how to spell it there's no consistent answers I've found