I didn't experience this production, but can can't help but think there is something kind of brilliant in McDonald's inability to belt the score. Success as a performer eludes the character, and feeling the actress/character fall short of the musical mark may layer in some context about why she has to pursue the dream through her children.
I love that interpretation! I’ll almost certainly see the production again this spring—it will be my fourth time—and I’ll try to view it through that lens.
I re-read this after seeing the show (which I thoroughly loved), and it added even more depth to my experience of it. Thank you for your words, your enthusiasm, your nuanced take, and for how you see.
I didn't experience this production, but can can't help but think there is something kind of brilliant in McDonald's inability to belt the score. Success as a performer eludes the character, and feeling the actress/character fall short of the musical mark may layer in some context about why she has to pursue the dream through her children.
I love that interpretation! I’ll almost certainly see the production again this spring—it will be my fourth time—and I’ll try to view it through that lens.
This is such a brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing this!
I re-read this after seeing the show (which I thoroughly loved), and it added even more depth to my experience of it. Thank you for your words, your enthusiasm, your nuanced take, and for how you see.