MEMBER OF THE WEDDING by Carson McCullers - Drama: 7 women, 6 men
posted by Greg at 3:00 PM
Oct 25, 2019
Contributors
Previous Posts
- CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN by Christopher Sergel - Comed...
- MURDER BY POE by Jeffrey Hatcher - Drama/Mystery: ...
- NIGHT OF THE IGUANA by Tennessee Williams - Drama:...
- DAY IN HOLLYWOOD, A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE by Vosbur...
- RIPCORD by David Lindsay-Abaire - Comedy: 3 women,...
- MY COUSIN RACHEL by Diana Morgan - Drama: 2 women,...
- GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS by David Mamet - Drama: 7 men
- ROSE TATTOO by Tennessee Williams - Drama: 14 wome...
- CAMPING WITH HENRY AND TOM by Mark St. Germain - C...
- SPOILS OF WAR by Michael Weller - Drama: 3 women, ...
8 Comments:
I think this is a wonderful play. It evokes that moment between childhood and adulthood so poignantly, the strange mixture of innocence and understanding, of yearning for safety and family and yearning for something larger. I could certainly see it playing in the arena without significant technical problems. Casting may be a challenge as it call for both children and a strong African-American lead. The most controversial aspect may be a white playwright trying to express the black experience in mid-century America. A white man, in a play written by a white woman, using the "N word" is, today, provocative in a totally new sense.
Stu
I have wanted us to tackle this for years. Here I am again.A great piece from the theatrical canon that needs to be done so why not put it out there for directors to think about. Sure there will be some on both sides of the fence but I would like to hear what is said. If we could do it before why be afraid now.
I didn't care for it. I vote no.
I agree with Steph. I don't have a desire to sit through it.
I really wanted to like it, but it didn't hold my attention. I think casting could be an issue since there are kids and African Americans. And it is three acts! No for me.
The play is essentially a Berenice and Frankie show. Honey Camden's story was not fleshed out enough, and made me question including this story line. The play did hold my attention from start to finish. I have just started reading the novel. Don't know if reading the book will change my mind. My vote is Yes.
I love this play. I remember seeing the Alfred Woodard and Anna Paquin production. The language is lyrical and heartbreaking at times. I agree with Stu and Dwight. We should at least put it out there for our directors to consider. If any of them are in love with it and believe they can cast it, we should go for it.
Stupid auto correct - that’s “Alfre” Woodard.
Post a Comment
<< Home